And his website, were he actually is talking about Mel, is http://www.armyarcherd.com
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."
Do you remember Michael Horowitz? No relation to David, but he was a vocal defender of Christians persecuted abroad. I don't know what's happened to him (MH).
gey shlofn -
My Mom used to say that to me everynight. I miss her so much.
I didn't mean to suggest he'd been in Virginia jails already.
Based on what?
You are right but since when does media/print need a basis for anything? They twist and use quotes that fit their agenda.
I'm doing a wiki search on Army Archerd...very interesting. Before this thread, I'd never even heard of him.
He's been around forever...it was a joke...he's one of those old time gossip guys...very liberal and very annoying.
I had heard of Sheilah Graham, but I didn't really follow who replaced her.
Oh, but I do freely admit to keeping lists and boycotting the ones who come out publicly, against America/are screaming lefties and anti-war. Have done that since the 1960s. It's just that he never was on any such ad, I remember seeing.
It now appears that he has a lot to seek help for; both spiritually and physically.
Well I remember him now. Mark Levin is another one. We are up to two. It's only the TRUE conservatives ones, not the CINO's. Most are liberal, anyway.
Maybe you should try to only engage someone at your own level, if you can find someone else in such a low strata, that is.
David Horowitz is three. Mark Steyn? I do hope he doesn't jump on this vulgar bandwagon. Now, that would be disappointing. Rabbi Lapin? (I think I have his name wrong, surely it's not french for rabbit...)
And his website, were he actually is talking about Mel, is http://www.armyarcherd.com
Nat Hentoff. See? I'm encouraged. The whole world isn't like this thread.
Except for being french for rabbit. I guess that's how I recalled the name.
Didn't we read a few months back Castro bragging what good health he is in? I was surprised to read that news today.
Yes, we did, but then, he also keeps claiming what a "paradise" Cuba is. He LIES!
:^)
That's true. He said he will be dictator for many many years because he was in such good health. That's should have been a clue - the opposite was true!
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