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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: conservativebabe

There should be a handle you turn to the backwash postion. Push down on the handle and turn it to the right notch, let it flow a minute or so, and return it to regular filtering.

Do you have a sand or DE (diatomaceous earth - white powder) filter? Either way, the process is the same, but you may want to recharge the DE a little if you backwash it hard.

If you can find a make # model, i'll be able to explain it a lot better.

Are you using chlorine or a substitute stuff?


621 posted on 08/01/2006 11:35:32 AM PDT by Toby06 (True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
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To: juliej
"under Pontius Pilate" - not BY Pontius Pilate. Check the prepositions. The episodes preceding the crucifixion are the most poisonous in the NT and Gibson did his best to explit it. The worse, of course, is in St. John and its assertsions about the "Jews". (as in "they were afraid of the Jews").

Do you see anyone else named? That was my point. If early church fathers had wanted to blame the Jews, they could have said the Jews.

This is the worst?

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. John 20:19-20

Jesus was Jewish. Jesus' disciples were Jewish. Jesus' followers were Jewish. They weren't antisemitic. But after having their Lord crucified, and being concerned about suffering the same fate because of their association with Him, they were afraid. Is that so hard to understand?

622 posted on 08/01/2006 11:35:46 AM PDT by Chanticleer (Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point. Lewis)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

I hate it when that happens!


623 posted on 08/01/2006 11:36:15 AM PDT by Toby06 (True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
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To: Toby06

Pass the beer!


624 posted on 08/01/2006 11:37:11 AM PDT by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Tagline removed per Admin. Moderator.)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

LMAO!!!


625 posted on 08/01/2006 11:37:34 AM PDT by conservativebabe
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

I thought you were bringing it. OK, where'd the beer money go?


626 posted on 08/01/2006 11:37:49 AM PDT by Toby06 (True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick; Chanticleer

Exactly.


627 posted on 08/01/2006 11:39:05 AM PDT by phantomworker (Live life so completely, when death comes like a thief in the night, there is nothing left to steal.)
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To: Chanticleer

You're being baited by a newbie who just wants a stick to beat a Christian with...that's what all this Mel stuff has been the past few days, anyway. Boy, have my loyalties been misplaced. To think, how they really felt!--and all it took to find out the truth was a little tequila. You shall know the truth, and the truth shall inform your political opinions.


628 posted on 08/01/2006 11:39:32 AM PDT by Mamzelle (in vino, veritas)
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To: Toby06

You mean you drank what I brought already.....


629 posted on 08/01/2006 11:39:36 AM PDT by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Tagline removed per Admin. Moderator.)
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To: Toby06

It's a sand filter, we think since we found a bag of it in the garage. The farthest we have gotten is checking the ph and chlorine and we did put in the chlorine tablets last night. Ph seemed pretty good. Tonight we are going to add shock and algaecide. However, we don't even know what valve is the backwash valve?

We need a crash course bad.


630 posted on 08/01/2006 11:39:39 AM PDT by conservativebabe
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

Moose will steal your cheese and bite my sister.

Oh, and rain falls down.


631 posted on 08/01/2006 11:39:43 AM PDT by confederacy of dunces (Workin' & lurkin')
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To: phantomworker

LMFAO!


632 posted on 08/01/2006 11:40:08 AM PDT by Toby06 (True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
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To: conservativebabe

Does it look like a fat tan colored R2D2? Is there a handle on the top?


633 posted on 08/01/2006 11:41:04 AM PDT by Toby06 (True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
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To: phantomworker

It is just that simple, and it amazes me that people have to fight about such silliness.


634 posted on 08/01/2006 11:41:42 AM PDT by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Tagline removed per Admin. Moderator.)
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To: confederacy of dunces

It is not difficult....


635 posted on 08/01/2006 11:42:15 AM PDT by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Tagline removed per Admin. Moderator.)
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To: Toby06
OK, where'd the beer money go?

I know who has $11.84 of it......

636 posted on 08/01/2006 11:42:59 AM PDT by confederacy of dunces (Workin' & lurkin')
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To: Toby06

yes


637 posted on 08/01/2006 11:43:23 AM PDT by conservativebabe
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To: confederacy of dunces

But,will the sun rise in the east tomorrow?


638 posted on 08/01/2006 11:45:25 AM PDT by carlr
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To: conservativebabe
?
639 posted on 08/01/2006 11:45:25 AM PDT by Toby06 (True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
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To: Toby06

Also, there are like 3 or 4 beige colored pipes with valve shut offs. Those need to be replaced because a couple are broken, but will still turn with a wrench. However, we have no idea what they are for.


640 posted on 08/01/2006 11:46:06 AM PDT by conservativebabe
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