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Hey! FR. Veronica and I were Quoted in VARIETY!!!
VARIETY ^ | July 31, 2006 | Hildy

Posted on 07/31/2006 4:43:47 PM PDT by Hildy

On Saturday, Gibson released a statement apologizing:

"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the L.A. County Sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person. I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said, and I apologize to anyone who I have offended. Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry." <> He went on in the statement to say that he has had substance abuse problems in the past. "I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health," Gibson said.

The ADL's Foxman, however, was unmoved by the apology. In his own statement, released Sunday, he said, "Mel Gibson's apology is unremorseful and insufficient. It's not a proper apology because it does not go to the essence of his bigotry and his anti-Semitism. His tirade finally reveals his true self and shows that his protestations during the debate over his film 'The Passion of the Christ,' that he is such a tolerant, loving person, were a sham. ... It is unfortunate that it took an excess of booze and an encounter with a traffic cop to reveal what was really in his heart and mind. We would hope that Hollywood now would realize the bigot in their midst and that they will distance themselves from this anti-Semite."

And there were signs that even Gibson's conservative Christian fans were not moved by the response. Reaction in the popular conservative online forum FreeRepublic.com, was also largely negative. In response to the statement, one commenter posted, "Gibson showed his true colors last night during his arrest. I argued with you about 'The Passion of the Christ' and his portrayal of Jews. I stood up for Gibson to you and a number of my Jewish friends. Now, I'm sorry I did."

Another, responding to hopeful comments that Gibson can still change his views, wrote, "Lots of denial going on here. It's difficult when your hero falls so far."


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To: stands2reason

Having fun? There's a headache in the morning.


241 posted on 07/31/2006 7:12:11 PM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: Cinnamon Girl

Did I ever say he was off the hook for his drunk driving...he'll be punished.


242 posted on 07/31/2006 7:12:12 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: stands2reason
Exactly so.......except that with Mel's current outrage, they are uncovering themselves, on these threads. And some of them have lately been outing themselves on Pat Buchanan threads too.
243 posted on 07/31/2006 7:12:49 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Mo1

Where are people calling for criminal prosecution for a hate crime?


244 posted on 07/31/2006 7:13:23 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: Mamzelle
I have been posting here for years, and I've never seen such a "rule." It is something that people who feel like doing it, do it.

Quite a bit of arrogance going on with these vanity threads, I see. Prancing egos on parade.

245 posted on 07/31/2006 7:13:42 PM PDT by KellyAdmirer
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To: SoCar

Spot on!


246 posted on 07/31/2006 7:14:16 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Peach

Yeah, no "nutjob" posts on these threads, nosireee...

;-)


247 posted on 07/31/2006 7:14:39 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: Peach

AMEN and in spades!


248 posted on 07/31/2006 7:15:15 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Mamzelle; onyx; Peach; cyborg; All

I just thought of something....people here at FR weren't so sensitive to the disease of alcoholism when Patrick Kennedy had his little run in with some traffic cones a few months back. What a bunch of hypocrites!


249 posted on 07/31/2006 7:15:21 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: KellyAdmirer
I think it's like Mel and booze, a bit of attn and all the resentments and hatred come pouring out like vomit. I guess we know how they really feel about us, now. It's all in their offal.
250 posted on 07/31/2006 7:15:52 PM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: Peach
..well..maybe so though the WMD is a national security issue with ever evolving side bars etc.....this is a single issue event...and I could see a few threads...and maybe a few threads is warranted....but it just seems some are taking more pleasure in this.....maybe they should..I am not judging them...but I feel there are a few here that take pleasure in his outing....ok....they can have their day in the sun I guess
251 posted on 07/31/2006 7:16:45 PM PDT by NorCalRepub
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To: SJackson

Do it for me too.

Too much nuttiness on these threads for me to know what's serious or not.


252 posted on 07/31/2006 7:16:48 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: NorCalRepub

Well, I just know that I'm really interested in freeper reaction to the story more than the story itself, if that makes sense :-)


253 posted on 07/31/2006 7:17:36 PM PDT by Peach (Prayers for Israel and all who love her.)
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To: Mamzelle
LOL, that hildy and some of these other nuts are just drunk on the attention.

Oh wait, I didn't ping here, I better RUN FOR MY LIFE.

254 posted on 07/31/2006 7:18:05 PM PDT by KellyAdmirer
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To: JeanS
Come on, do you really want Hildy and veronica to represent Free Republic?

I don't quite get your displeasure here. My impression is that a considerable number of posters regret their prior defense that of Gibson to the effect that Gibson's portrayal of the circumstances of Christ's crucification did not evidence anti-Jew sensibilities on his part, and that the charge was unfair. That strikes me as a reasonable response. Would you please help me with this, when you get time?

255 posted on 07/31/2006 7:18:17 PM PDT by Torie
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To: SJackson
I think his anti-liberation of Iraq stand is easier to understand now. He didn't want to liberate Iraq because of the Jooos.
256 posted on 07/31/2006 7:18:44 PM PDT by elhombrelibre (Knowledge is power, so the MSM makes sure the terrorists have our classified info.)
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To: SJackson

I'm so sorry. I've read so many ridiculous claims, exactly like yours, that I wasn't sure you were kidding. But I was pretty stunned, coming from you, so I should have known you were sarcastic.

BTW - we've talked about this subject (Gibson) before? I'm terrible at remembering freeper names and who I posted what to; sorry.


257 posted on 07/31/2006 7:20:00 PM PDT by Peach (Prayers for Israel and all who love her.)
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To: Peach
It's not so much the Gibson story that interests me, it's freeper response to the story that is fascinating.

Exactly, I'm not feeding on MG's problems; I'm here for the tapdancing performances.

258 posted on 07/31/2006 7:20:43 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: Peach
I am as serious as a heart attack.

But since that poster tried to imply that it was a Canadian, until it was beaten to a bloody pulp over posting what "she" does, as a Canadian, it then went into a full tirade, saying that "she" really is an AMERICAN.

It took longer, but after years of flying under as a male, "she" then went crazed on a thread and said that "she" is a "SHE"!

What the truth is, I don't know, but I'm telling you everything I know about this poster's history. And WHY he/she/it is allowed to stay here, is beyond me!

259 posted on 07/31/2006 7:21:37 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: stands2reason

ROFL. It is fascinating. I try not to come to these threads, but I'm seeing a side of human nature that intrigues me.


260 posted on 07/31/2006 7:21:59 PM PDT by Peach (Prayers for Israel and all who love her.)
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