Posted on 08/03/2006 4:46:43 AM PDT by pinochet
Which gentile here has never had an anti-semitic thought, or said an anti-semitic thing in private? Which Jewish poster here has never made an anti-Christian comment? Which white poster here has never said anything that disparages African-Americans?
If any of the above applies to you, then you may join the Gibson-bashing with a clear conscience. We all admire your moral purity on racial and ethnic issues, which makes you a better person than Rev. Billy Graham.
But for the rest....Mel has apologized twice. IT IS TIME TO LEAVE HIM THE HELL ALONE!
This is the way the MSM can show they are on the right side of this issue while still smashing Israel for their invasion.
It's ready made for them.
So you think posting this thread will somehow accomplish that?
For the most part I agree with you...but.....
I am sure Mel would be getting a lot more sympathy from Freepers if he hadn't trashed Bush a couple of weeks ago.
I thought he was one of us. But he seems to be a double agent.
What if Mel Gibson were a porn star?
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51362
I'm sure actor Mel Gibson is relieved, and I'm glad.
Abraham H. Foxman, National Director of The Anti-Defamation League, has accepted Gibson's apology for railing about Jews during his recent drunk driving arrest. Foxman magnanimously said:
''This is the apology we had sought and requested. We are glad that Mel Gibson has finally owned up to the fact that he made anti-Semitic remarks, and his apology sounds sincere. We welcome his efforts to repair the damage he has caused, to reach out to the Jewish community, and to seek help.''
Then, speaking like someone who really knows about weakness, Foxman generously adds that once Gibson gets the alcohol under control, ''we will be ready and willing to help him with his second rehabilitation to combat this disease of prejudice.''
Now, that is touching, really touching!
But who will rehabilitate the ADL for its ''disease?'' The disease of aiding and abetting in the spread of hatred of women and children; a disease that creeps across our nation day-by-day?
Who, if not pornographers, has been spreading the disease of sexual pathology to our most vulnerable and innocent children for decades?
And, who legitimizes, encourages, and patronizes pornographic hate mongers, giving them credibility and honor?
Mel Gibson? Or Foxman and his Anti-Defamation League?
Despite his money and success, Mel Gibson nearly killed himself and others in a drunken-driving spree.
Tragic I'd say.
"VANITY".
I am a recovering alcoholic myself so I can fully understand the low points man man reach.
I like Mel Gibson a lot and believe he will survive this. But some in Hollywodd have already seemed to transmit the message that slurs against Jews make a sin that cannot be forgiven.
A few ideas on how we might find humor in all this and the difficulties of others is below....
Certain alarming and deplorable news stories concerning the way Americans sometimes seek to attain “the edge” over their competitors or just their own weaker selves, remind us that the pharmaceutical, alcohol, and drug “industry” (not us) in America may be out of control.
First, as last weekend kicked off, we were faced with a news story featuring Mel Gibson. Mel, the only Hollywood big shot to recently produce a major motion picture about Jesus, was picked up and charged with Driving Under the Influence (of alcohol) (DUI) in Malibu. If that wasn’t bad enough, Mel, according to the arresting officer and his recorded audio tape of every word, may have gotten a tad vocal during the arrest and booking.
A family newspaper cannot print the exact words Mel used to berate the arresting officer, but let’s just say it was a four letter word that started with an “F” and ended with a “k.”
Mel only used this word about 150 times during his short though wonderful association with the arresting officer.
Mel also imprudently opined that he owned Malibu and would use all his money to get even with the arresting officer and his force.
To top off a terrible acting outing, Mel threw around a bunch of racial insults that will keep him from working in Hollywood forever unless he really can do some magic!
To make bad into worse, Mel also went into an anti-Semitic tirade. Mel apparently blames Jews for killing Jesus and just about everyone else.
Wherever Mel was before he drove into Hollywood legend last week, we sure hope it was a GREAT party.
We were told that Mel called Nick Nolte to help him make bail.
But Mel’s conduct is hardly bizarre by modern American standards. A few weeks ago, the multi-millionaire heir to the Coors beer fortune was arrested for DUI in his driveway. He had slowly eased through a “stop” sign without coming to a complete halt while going home from a wedding.
Performance enhancing, or just plain “fun inducing” substances are a part of American life. Barry Bonds is now the poster child for steroid use and abuse, even though he has been charged with nothing and we have little to go on as evidence: unless you count his remarkable growth, girth and homer record.
Just last night, Justin Gatlin, the world and Olympic 100 meter champion, the “fastest man in the world,” faced a life ban after admitting he had failed a drugs test. WOW! At least this guy can run from the law if necessary.
Cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, the bicycle “wunderkind” that the French love to hate, has also been under a cloud of suspicion for his evil habits. The French say Lance has been shooting steroids forever. Sac le bleu! Lance denies all the French accusations. But his girlfriend was Sheryl Crowe so I’ve decided whatever he is using is O.K. with me!
Lance’s successor in the American Bicycle Hall of Fame was also accused by the French and others of using too much, let us say, “male hormone.” But he says he is naturally packed and I saw his wife on TV smiling BIG time when he won the Tour de France and I suspect that wasn’t all about bicycling.
Finally, Senator Norm Coleman of Minnesota was informed last week that his 81 year old Dad was caught naked in a car with a 38 year old woman. She was also naked. The car was parked in “broad” daylight next to Red Savoy's Pizza. Red said he had no idea what was on the pizza but he offered to sell us a “slice.” Norm’s Dad could not be reached for comment but his wife, Norm’s Mom, Beverly, said she was shocked by the entire “affair.” Norm’s Dad is now the poster child for the little blue pill…in old peoples’ homes everywhere.
So next time you find a friend, coworker or family member having just too much fun, remind them that this happens now and again. Blame the pharmaceutical, alcohol, and drug “industry.”
But addiction and drug abuse are serious matters so get help. We intend only to educate and inform here in the Examiner.
And if you have any aspirations about making a film about Jesus we suggest you do that before you end up arrested like Mel Gibson.
When Mel is sober and has worked a program of honesty for at least 1 year, I may begin to accept his apologies. Until then... he's a hateful, lying, self-centered MF who will say anything at this time.
Yes. Gibson's anger at the Jews in Hollywood is probably money related, his expressionof it the ravings of a drunk.
I have yet to see a posting blaming illegals for "all of America's ills".
Can you cite them?
"I am sure Mel would be getting a lot more sympathy from Freepers if he hadn't trashed Bush a couple of weeks ago"
Actually, many freepers frequently call Bush as a RINO because of his failings on the immigration issue. But I understand your point. It is just that dissent on the Iraq war is not tolerated.
And many liberals blame Christians Conservatives for all the wars and all of America's ill.
Of course, there was no shortage of native-born politicians willing to pander to them. And the suffragists, can't forget them. Until those folks came along, most American socialists seeemed to be utopian socialists who advocated their own separate communities, rather than imposing their views on everyone else.
I may be wrong factually, as I am no expert, but, oh well...
Does that count?
And you don't even have to substitute "Jew"... substitute "Mel Gibson" with "Hezbollah."
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Illegals don't post here.
I agree. Time to leave Mel alone. But the MSM won't because they want to see him ground down to nothing. Just a thought: As to why Mel said those things, anger or frustration, or being drunk puts us in the state where we're no longer rational and instead revert to the deepest rut in the brain...what we heard as children. (You sound like your mother and yell something ridiculous.) "Stop that! Your face will freeze like that!" Or "Do you want a spanking?" (Back when it was okay to spank!)Out it comes without rational thought. Mel's father was a rabid Anti-Semite, so dinner conversation must have been quite something.
Oh, come on. You're not serious.
If they did, they got the zot
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