Hey! FR. Veronica and I were Quoted in VARIETY!!!

VARIETY ^ | July 31, 2006 | Hildy

[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."

[confederacy of dunces]

Imagine you're a little deer.....

[Toby06]

You didn't catch the part about the .22 rifle, trying to shoot the cans to sink them? How about your furry little critters, now, missy? Bring 'em on!

[Toby06]

Lisa, I don't need this. I swear to God I don't need this right now. Okay? I've got a judge that's just achin' to throw me in jail! An idiot who wants to fight me for $200! Slaughtered pigs! Giant loud whistles! I ain't slept in five days! I've got no money! A dress code problem! And a little murder case, which in the balance holds the lives of two innocent kids. Not to mention....YOUR biological clock! My career! Your life! Our marriage! And let's see...what else can we pile on? Is there any more shit we can pile on to the top of the outcome of this case?! IS IT POSSIBLE?

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Picture you're a deer......Bam a bullet rips off part of you head.....Now I ask you would you give a sh*t what kind of pants the $%$%(^(& who shot you was wearing?

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

THE TWO YOOTS!!

[Toby06]

You think I'm hostile now, wait till you see me tonight.

[Toby06]

http://161.58.5.90/vinny/pants.wav

[Chanticleer]

You guys made me smile. Thanks!

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

That is the most classic woman quote, EVER!!!!

[Toby06]

Smooch./

[tpaine]

Hildy:

So, who made you spokesman for FreeRepublic?

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H-rup:

Nothing I've written suggests that, so your answer further encourages me to suggest you take some measure of your behavior.
Sloppy drunks are just sloppy. Dry drunks are ugly mean and nasty.
Talk to your sponsor.


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Hildy.. -- Believe h-rup about intemperance.. -- Vast experience in the medical effects of both alcohol & zealotry have made him an expert in delusions.

[Toby06]

OK, I'm outta here, I gotta do something about a tuna boat at the sausage factory.

[Maximus of Texas]

Is this the OFST?


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[Maximus of Texas]

Hildy, Do you think we should send in about a million of these to help Mel?

[StephenTX]

The Romans won the war, they got to write the history

Are you saying this is why some blame the Jews for Christs crucification? The Romans were a brutal lot and vicious. Anyone that blames the Jews for Our Lords death is sadly misinformed regardless of who wrote history

[StephenTX]

There is no evidence that Pilate every showed mercy anybody in his entire life.

I'll agree with you on that I also believe he did it for show and could of cared not once cent for Jesus

[StephenTX]

once=one

[harrowup]

...Vast experience in the medical effects of both alcohol & zealotry have made him an expert in delusions.

The photo you saw with the lampshade on the Kelvinator was photo-shopped.

This is the funnest needle I've been on in years...how often do we get a chance to take a whack at the princess and her yenta?

[tpaine]

Gotta love being on the side of truth, justice and the right to drive at .012.

[Donna Lee Nardo]

"The 'Jews' in the Passion were a perfect portrayal of Jews. The Jews were supporting Jesus and opposing Jesus. In short, they were just people."

Exactly! Took the words right out of my mouth. That is how I see it, too. Jews are portrayed as NORMAL folks in the flick. Just like gentiles: NORMAL.