"Mooooooon river!"
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."
DAMNIT!!!
Yeah, kinda like that. It has positions for, open, close, etc. if I remember correctly.
MAX!!!!
I guess.
Do you think it might set in the west, too?
Awesome.
There is probably 2 intake lines, one from the bottom drain, and another from the skimmer. You definitely need valves on those so you can choose to pull all your suction from the bottom if it's really cloudy, or the top if it's pollen season.
Then there is likely 2 discharge lines, and you can have, but don't absolutley need valves on those. The water will go back to the pool as long as the lines aren't obstructed. Tehre should be a 5th line somewhere, the waste line, where the water goes when you backwash. there may be no line, it may just dump, or there could be a blue hose rolled up that the waste water splashes out of.
I was taught years ago that the Jews were/are/always will be Gods Chosen people and woe to any nation that sets themselves against them.
As a Christian that does not bother me one bit.
I still don`t understand why so many follow the dems,who would do away Israel in a second,if given the chance.
SHOW ME! Quote me! Where is your proof? Have you even read my posts?
What I originally wrote, and what sums up my feelings on the matter, is this:
To: Hildy
I am saddened and disappointed by the story. Alcoholism is a serious problem; drunk driving is a dangerous action. What he spouted in a drunken stupor may truly speak what is in his heart.
However, I don't choose to write him off as a human being. If God shines the light on our sin, it is not to create a clearer target for stoning. It is to give us the opportunity for repentance, healing and restoration.
I can't condone or excuse the behavior of anyone who spouts hatred of the Jews or any nation. It is clearly wrong. However, my prayer for Mr. Gibson is that he will take the opportunity to get help both for his alcoholism and for any anti-semitism that he may harbor in his heart.
The Passion of the Christ is a beautiful, moving film which will remain a part of our family's Holy Week tradition. Will I go see Apocalypto? I guess that will depend on how this story unfolds in the weeks ahead.
Shalom.
137 posted on 07/31/2006 9:09:54 PM EDT by Chanticleer
(Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point. Lewis)
When a Christian brother is in sin, and I clearly believe he was, his brothers and sisters in Christ must pray for his repentence and restoration. We don't rejoice in his downfall. I don't want him to continue in his sin. In no way do I find his behavior acceptable. But Christians believe that God can change hearts through His Holy Spirit working in man. We are all works-in-progress.
You have to watch him every minute.
I will have to think on that for a bit.....
OK, makes sense
Filter = it's sucking in and running water through the filter
Open means it's just pumping around, no filtering (good for adding lots of chemicals)
Waste means it's just dumping out water without filtering or backwashing.
Backwash will run the water backward through the filter and hopefully reduce schmutz on the media (sand)
Once your pressure gets high enough (say 10 pounds or so above where it was with new sand) you should backwash.
Here's an owners manual that should help you some. It may not necessarily be for your system, but they are all pretty much the same.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.pool-filters.com/images/hayward-s200-sand-filter.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.pool-filters.com/pool-filter-sand-hayward-s200.htm&h=250&w=215&sz=16&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=JJCNY4zXx0_haM:&tbnh=111&tbnw=95&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhayward%2Bsand%2Bfilter%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D
You know your stuff. Holy cow! I have a lot to learn. I hope it's not as complicated as it sounds.
I have a call in to the pool guy, he gaves us an estimate at inspection for the valves and we need to repair a small rip in the liner. Hopefully, he'll give us a quick crash course.
Thanks so much for your help.
When do you open or close those lines?
Awesome, thanks bunches!!!!!!!
I open them in the spring, close them in the fall!
Kidding, that was wiseass. I never had valves on the outlet side, I only close thebottom drain valve when vacuuming.
It may seem daunting, but you'll pick it up quickly. It's not that hard at all. Read the manual, it's only 4 pages, and ask other pool owners lots of questions!
I resemble that remark.
And I think Gibson is cool. First of all, his last name is awesome.
Secondly, he was good in Lethal Weapon and Max movies. He's a good actor and entertainer.
He must have done something right to make $1000000000000000000000000 dollars. I want to do whatever it is that he's doing.
How did the bible get thrown in here? He made a movie. He made alot of money off of it. The End
No anything about "saltwater" pools?
We were always told not to backwash. Now you are doing it on purpose?
Well thats just nasty.
Ugh, KNOW anything about saltwater pools. Brain officially fried now.
Oh yeah!
Chevy pic, please.
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