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Mel Gibson apologizes for DUI arrest
AP ^ | 7/29/06 | SANDY COHEN

Posted on 07/29/2006 2:12:15 PM PDT by Vision

Mel Gibson apologizes for DUI arrest

LOS ANGELES - Mel Gibson issued a lengthy statement Saturday apologizing for his drunk driving arrest and saying he has battled alcoholism throughout his life.

Gibson also apologized for what he said were "despicable" statements he made to the deputies who arrested him early Friday morning on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.

"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested," he said in a statement issued by his publicist. "I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry. I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse."

Publicist Alan Nierob declined to elaborate beyond the statement.

Gibson, 50, was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol after deputies stopped his 2006 Lexus LS 430 for speeding. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said deputies clocked him doing 87 mph in a 45 mph zone.

A breath test indicated Gibson's blood-alcohol level was 0.12 percent, Whitmore said. The legal limit in California is 0.08 percent.

The actor was released early Friday after posting $5,000 bail.


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To: rcocean

Following your logic...you say you only care about the USA. So why don't YOU put down your keyboard and go to Iraq where Americans are dying everyday.


181 posted on 07/29/2006 10:04:22 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: sakic

SO what.

You charactors have so over used the phrase "hates the Jews" or "anti-semite" it means nothing.

Even Jews think its a joke. Which is why Rick Kaplan, hired Pat for MSNBC.


182 posted on 07/29/2006 10:05:06 PM PDT by rcocean (Copyright is theft and loved by Hollywood socialists)
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To: rcocean; OldFriend; Hildy; All
BTW, Jews in Lebanon are risking their lives, while you babies like you whine about a few words.

It is worth noting that Jews in the United States are risking their lives.

Mel's "despicable" comments will be echoed around the country and will be heard by many people, some of which will whole-heartedly agree with him (even though he now says he did not mean what he said) and will be inspired to take action- similar to the article linked above. Perhaps you have some understanding for how it must feel. Were I Jewish, I'd have a little trouble sleeping tonight.

183 posted on 07/29/2006 10:07:39 PM PDT by new cruelty
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To: Sam Cree
Last time I looked, us freepers criticise and judge the behavior of one hell of a lot of people.

Exactly.

184 posted on 07/29/2006 10:07:42 PM PDT by Howlin (Pres.Bush ought to be ashamed of himself for allowing foreign countries right on our borders!!~~Zook)
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To: cyborg
You'll have to explain what "seed blood" means.

I just find it laughable that so many USA Jews love Israel but from a distance.

They'll fight anti-semites from the comfort of Miami Beach while real Jews are risking their lives in Lebanon.
185 posted on 07/29/2006 10:08:28 PM PDT by rcocean (Copyright is theft and loved by Hollywood socialists)
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To: Minutemen
"Mel Gibson is a good egg and I believe he will own up to his mistake. Let's give him a chance and see if he does.
God Bless, Mel. Let 'em go and let 'em think it through. He's much better than the words that the beers brought out.
186 posted on 07/29/2006 10:09:03 PM PDT by AlpineWest
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To: rcocean

Miami Beach??? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL have you watched the news lately? Jews are getting shot up HERE you fool.


187 posted on 07/29/2006 10:10:22 PM PDT by cyborg (No I don't miss the single life at all.)
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To: Scotsman will be Free
Two beers will get you a max of .04.

Don't bet your freedom and/or net worth on that.

188 posted on 07/29/2006 10:12:23 PM PDT by elkfersupper
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To: rcocean

>>>You charactors have so over used the phrase "hates the Jews" or "anti-semite" it means nothing.<<<<

Very true. Just like Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton playing the race card, it means absolutely nothing at this point.


189 posted on 07/29/2006 10:12:31 PM PDT by Greg Weston
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To: new cruelty

THANK YOU for understanding. This year has been the first year in my 47 years that I have felt fear solely based on being Jewish. I posted earlier that I put an Israeli flag, along with a US flag, on my patio and I was called a name. I took it down because I fear for my family. Is that what America's come to? IT'S OPEN SEASON ON JEWS thoughtout the world and for some reason, that's ok with some here.


190 posted on 07/29/2006 10:15:59 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: Greg Weston
GO PAT GO!!

Here's Pat with his Jewhating Commie pal Lenora Fulani.

191 posted on 07/29/2006 10:17:48 PM PDT by veronica (Clown Posse - bear-ly sane...)
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To: Greg Weston
Excellent point.

The overuse of these phrases have drained them of meaning.

In the ancient times, when I was a kid, 'Racist' meant something. It was used to describe someone like Wallace who believed in Segregation. Now it means anyone that the speaker disagrees with.

Same with Fascist. Anyone to the right of Michael Moore is a "fascist'.
192 posted on 07/29/2006 10:18:31 PM PDT by rcocean (Copyright is theft and loved by Hollywood socialists)
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To: Hildy

Its open season on Africans. More of them die each day than Jews. Where's the outrage?


193 posted on 07/29/2006 10:19:51 PM PDT by Greg Weston
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To: Greg Weston

Rat Buchanan and his Commie buddy...

194 posted on 07/29/2006 10:21:33 PM PDT by veronica (Clown Posse - bear-ly sane...)
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To: veronica

Typical


195 posted on 07/29/2006 10:23:20 PM PDT by Greg Weston
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To: Greg Weston
Typical

Yes, it is typical of the kind of people Pat Buchanan associates with.

He's a political whore.

196 posted on 07/29/2006 10:25:34 PM PDT by Howlin (Pres.Bush ought to be ashamed of himself for allowing foreign countries right on our borders!!~~Zook)
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To: Greg Weston

A paleo-CON hooking with up with the loony left. It's the new political axis of evil.


197 posted on 07/29/2006 10:26:19 PM PDT by veronica (Clown Posse - bear-ly sane...)
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To: All; OldFriend; Vision; LS; Sic Luceat Lux; Calpernia; fatima; Carl/NewsMax; Alamo-Girl; StarCMC; ..


.


MEVER FORGET


MEL's current long day's journey into night is all about his longtime ambivalence about WAR and its ability to bring about change, ...sometimes for the better.

After the Attacks of 9/11 President BUSH promised to bring Freedom to the entire Middle East ...as America's own best self protection against future terrorist attacks here at home ..one way or another.

What MEL has been witnessing these last 3 weeks on TV, along with the rest of us, is a Free Isreal actually fighting to make things better for itself ..thru WAR. In the process this WAR has more clearly defined for all to see how Anti-Freedom terrorists in Lebanon are supplied and backed by Freedom's enemies ..Syria and Iran. And they are next in line to be held accountable ..thru WAR, if necessary, by the Forces of Freedom. Because Free People are not inclined to attack other people, bottom line.

In his youth young American MEL was taken to Australia to be raised by his Anti-Vietnam War father who wanted to avoid the Vietnam War draft in the United States for his sons.

Later a mature MEL went on to portray my victorious in WAR Vietnam Commanding Officer Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE in "WE WERE SOLDIERS."

http://www.WeWereSoldiers.com

I was a Radioman/Driver/Orderly for Lt. Col. MOORE in Vietnam. "WE WERE SOLDIERS" is about our Battle in the Valley of Death known as the IA DRANG Valley of November 1965, the WAR's 1st major battle between American Forces and Communist North Vietnamese Army Regulars.

http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set1.htm

http://www.RickRescorla.com

In his promotional Network TV Interviews before "WE WERE SOLDIERS" was released in theaters MEL was ambivalent about WAR in general, while being very supportive of now retired Lt. Gen. HAL G. MOORE's battle role in Vietnam. An undercurrent WAR ambivalence you could slightly sense on TV that was not seen in his movie screen portrayal.

Our 1965 IA DRANG Valley Battle, again the Vietnam War's 1st Major Battle, was a defining moment in my life. It taught me first hand that there really is such a thing as hate in this world and people who hate the Free for being Free. It also taught me that there are winners and losers in WAR. As in ..our communist enemy was out to flatten us in that valley long ago, but was stopped instead by our skillfully fighting for ourselves under the expert direction of Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE.

See:
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set2.htm
(Picture-Lt. Col. MOORE's actual IA DRANG Victory Smile)


All this helped me realize immediately on the morning of Septmenber 11, 2001 that if our new terrorist enemies in this new century had had nuclear weapons at their disposal on 9/11 ...all of New York City would have been flattened that infamous day ...instead of its World Trade Center.

MEL now sees BUSH backing WAR in the Middle East as only the President's perceived correct instrument of change for the better there ...and MEL deeply resents what he sees.

I sense MEL's current outbursts, fueled by alcohol as they were last Friday morning, are reflective of his own feelings of impotence in being able to have any affect on this current world situation. Outbusts that are thus fueled by his resulting rage at the one man he cannot control, affect or change in all this ...President BUSH.

MEL's warm loving heart shows through magnificiently in "WE WERE SOLDIERS" & his "PASSION of the CHRIST" Motion Pictures. The latter being sparked by the sacrificies depicted the former.

See Thread:
http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1085111/posts


But...

...Victory in WAR comes only from CLARITY and unswerving committment.

...Defeat in WAR comes from their absence.



I know, 'cause I've been there.



And the Free always seem to have a LOT more to lose..?





Signed:.."ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer
Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965, Landing Zone Falcon


See Photo Collection:
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm


NEVER FORGET

.






198 posted on 07/29/2006 10:27:39 PM PDT by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: Hildy
Truely sad.

Can you sleep at night?

Maybe you can talk to an Israeli thry have lived with death for almost 50 years without whining.
199 posted on 07/29/2006 10:28:41 PM PDT by rcocean (Copyright is theft and loved by Hollywood socialists)
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To: veronica

Boy, the crazies really come out here after midnight, don't they?


200 posted on 07/29/2006 10:29:27 PM PDT by Hildy
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