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."
Calling that a disease is way off the mark. However, Pat lied about using dope. He lied about whatever the traffic incident was.
BTW, Fidel Castro is getting his guts cut tonight.
There, I said it again ~ dispells the depression induced by considering the Kennedys.
I've mentioned I'm Jewish a thousand times...but that's not the point. There were probably a thousand posts about the subject yesterday. There's a possibility they didn't really read them all. I have to confess that out of the thousand posts, I probably posted a third of them. I'll admit it...so it's not surprising they picked up on something I said...plus...I'm so darn articulate! :)
That's an interesting take...what do you suppose the "other" side of the story is?
As to "trigger words", though I shan't repeat any, the majority were blatantly anti-semitic; sadly.
And there's no point in either of us looking through the archives, now, because I think that ALL of those threads have been removed.
I assumed they must have been solicited for their quotes, as why else would anyone want to publicize such quotes in the context of "Christian fans at FR"?
Variety believes that conservative = Christian. Of course, they are led to believe that and it suits their purposes.
It's too bad that Hildy has supported Mel Gibson for months and defended him. Sadly she's turned out to be wrong about him.
The W-N word?
I am assuming so because the quote in this article is the same as in the first link I posted
IMO .. Variety mentioned her being christain .. because of the far right angle and not about her being jewish or not
Peach .. my point is .. many liberals have said many nasty nasty things about jewish people and there is hardly a peep from the media about it
Yes, Gibson should take alot of heat for his comments .. and so should the liberals .. but the hypocrites from Variety won't do that
Remind me of your post reprimanding everyone who derided Patrick Kennedy when he relapsed...I'll wait your reply.
You don't have to think Mel has a cute hiney - I won't hold that against you.
I'm sorry, I haven't been paying attention. Needles to say, others have.
You know, this whole conversation, who's a Jew, is sick. But it's part of the forum, isn't it. Someone need to clue Variety in.
Maybe it was Variety that got solicited, rather than doing the approaching.
People like me???
Gee ... are you going to tell me to go to hell too????
It is incorrect to call free speech advocates "antisemites".
Actually, those who want to punish speech under so-called "hate crime" laws are Islamofascists, leftwingnuts and Nazi sympathizers for the most part.
Few such people post here for any length of time ~ 10 minutes tops until a ZOT.
white -igger. Someone who sympathizes with -iggers of a different skin color I presume. A famous Byrd pronouncement four or five years ago, I'm thinking on CNN in the morning. Got some attention, not a lot. I don't remember the exact context, other than he's known some.
Neither should they be posted; he is irrelevant.
If they had read at least half of the thread .. they would have known because she stated she was
And yes .. I do think they ignored it
If you keep saying insulting things I will.
My head is spinning.
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