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Gibson links anti-Jewish rant with Lebanon war
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Published: 13.10.06, 23:29
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1. As they say in gibnazi's homeland
Arie ,   Afula   (10.13.06)
BULLSHIITE
2. He has not changed
Sam Weinstein ,   USA   (10.13.06)
He used a interesting phrase based on your article "The Jews were not entirely blameless" This regarding the Mideast. I was prepared to forgive him before he said that. He has not changed he is still an a anti semite.
3. Gibsons remource
Simon ,   London GB   (10.13.06)
I have never heard such a lot of "Clap Trap". I hope the American Jewish Community is not taken in by any of this spin. Mel Gibsons father makes no secret of his Holocaust denile or his exreme right wing views. Mel Gibson is on record as saying my farther has never lied to me. Therefore can you really trust anything that he has said. He has one and only one objective and that is to rehibilitate his very tarnished image so as to rescue his career. I'm not impressed
4. MadMan Mel
Joey Boots ,   NYC, USA   (10.14.06)
Mel is an outrageous, drunken a-hole. Even before everyone found out what an anti-semitic imbecile he was, I knew all along that this ass-clown was a real wack-job, crack-pot, nut-bag, screwball.
5. Hey Mel
Dore ,   Israel   (10.14.06)
Yeah yeah, we've heard it all before, you cant change your colours so we will no doubt hear it all again from you next time you have a few drinks so why bother to apologise now do it in a few years to time
6. Mel Smells
Preston ,   USA   (10.14.06)
Cut the crap Mel. Let's see. You just said that it's the Jews fault for your drunken episode -- because... we criticized the stated concept and mission of your hate-filled onscreen passion play (it was a ridiculous evil movie -- no apologies needed from Jewish critics),,, and because we defended ourselves against terrorists. How about your bad haircut, which Jew is responsible for that? Go to hell Mellie. That special hell reserved for anti-Semities like you. Enjoy!
7. Mel is right - Good man - Go Mel
Real Semite ,   Not Jew - USA   (10.14.06)
"I don’t believe that Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world" - that's true, they're responsibility is for most of the wars, but not all.. Hehehehe Anyway, good man Mel. Keep up the good work. I can't wait for your next movie (I heard you're playing Nasrallah - and gonna kick some israeli ars just like you did their forfathers the British) Hehehehehehe
8. Americans are intimated , no free speech about Israel
jay ,   usa   (10.14.06)
9. #2 Sam
Dr. Joji Cheria ,   Aluva India   (10.14.06)
So you wanted Gibson to say Jews were entirely blameless.and so you wont forgive.So you want him to go to every Jew and individually explain himself and seek forgiveness? Congrats. That is ti
10. The True Gibson's Remarks
walldizo ,   damas   (10.14.06)
Why would one wants to exract an excuse for something Gibson believe to be correct.Jews should feel free to accept critisism when critisism is due,to shun those who may differ in prospects of how Israel conducts its affairs is not only impolite but also inhumane.So pls remove this hanging sword and let those express their true feelings. It is realy improper to lable critics of Israeli attitudes as Ant-semites .
11. Some One Has to Tell the Naked King..
walldizo ,   damas   (10.14.06)
ho said Israel was not to blame for the Middle-East crisis.Israel had all along provoked Arabs into wishing its destruction because of what she is doing to the hapless Palestinians,which is totally not a show of bravery or nobalty.Gibson's statment should be considered along the lines with the global condemnation to Israeli daily violations of Lebanese air space and its provocative inccursions into its territories.Its a criminal act to terrorize people into appeasing Israel at all cost.
12. Did I heard that while drunk the inner mind talks
Assim ,   Lebanon   (10.14.06)
You cannot think well while drunk and you talk directly what you feel, but you still have the chance to explain after return to stability. Anyway who cares of sayings of a men getting drunk even his wife do not care of him.....
13. Mel's lack of follow up on who started the war
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (10.14.06)
in Lebanon really lead us to wonder about the authenticity of any of his historical film masterpieces. Will his new film on the Israeli Lebanese war, start with blood thirsty Jews crossing the border into Lebanon, and killing eleven Lebanese soldiers, while taking two other Lebanese soldiers hostage? Will this be the straw that broke the camels back? Those nasty Jews started that little ugly war? I'd have more respect if he just came out and said he was pissed off at all the crap he heard about " The Passion of the Christ." I personally believe the screaming about the film was very over rated. Most of the Christians in the USA have a good outlook towards the Jews. The Americans to fear, are the ones who go to a secular colleges, and are told the world's problems are caused primarily by Jews and the United States. Most of the hate the Jew rhetoric is being spewed on college campuses from liberals in bed with their Muslim instructors. They have'nt taught the College students to strap a bomb on for Allah yet. That's in the masters degree course.
14. WE LOVE YOU MEL
USA ,   USA   (10.14.06)
No one with a brain or a heart liked the israel attack on lebanon bombing their airports-seaports-CHILDREN. it was HORRIFIC. the world woke up though! not good new for israel..lolol
15. How do you say "scum bag" in Hebrew?
David ,   Marietta USA   (10.14.06)
It's a pleasure knowing that as an American born, this SOB is circumcised. Think of the torture and self loathing he has to deal with every morning when he wakes up.
16. This is bullsh**t!
Rick ,   California USA   (10.14.06)
I can't believe he's using that excuse. I have lost all respect for him even though I used to enjoy his acting.
17. Interview is proof that, phony Catholic, Gibson is a psycho.
Daisy ,   USA   (10.14.06)
Mel Gibson is a charlatan. He acts like a devout Christian when in fact he has cheated on his wife numerous times. There is something seriously wrong with Gibson. His facial expressions that give him away. He is a nutcase. Gibson's father is responsible for his anti-semitic views. How can he not be affected by the Jew-hating thoughts of his crazy father. Mel Gibson needs some time in a mental hospital.
18. Oh, Ok, so we aren't responsibile for ALL wars then?
DWOLF ,   california   (10.14.06)
Mel, Have another drink! You're as racist as they come.
19. mel mel mel
yossi rahamim ,   norwwood .mass   (10.14.06)
you know mel, you are a drunkard and a sot who for some reason holds a grudge against everything jewish . you think that we are not going to take care of ourself in cases of verbal attacks.we are strong and we can handle any resentful person like you.i hop you will get some help and see the lights.
20. He has rights and we have rights
Leroy F. ,   Des Moines   (10.14.06)
This pathetic alcoholic and rage- filled bigot shouldn't have appeared on TV because he made matters worse. Only an idiot would believe the crazy explanation that he continued to give that the devil rum made him say such antisemitic slurs. Alcohol does loosen inhibitions but does not make a non-bigot into a hateful racist. The feelings have to be there before alcohol loosens the tongue. Like all antisemites, Gibson blames the Jews for his inadequacies. Poor Mel, he only made a half billion dollars from The Passion despite the big bad Jews criticizing him. Note that no one physically attacked him and that there were no organized boycotts against him or his picture. Others, like Martin Luther King were spat upon, arrested, attacked by police and their dogs and did not become haters; but a little criticism made Melvin hate Jews. If that weren't enough BS, he also blames Israel for his drunken rant . Not that his nazi father, the demented and poisonous Hutton Gibson, could have filled Melvin's mind with hate. Just as he has the right to say what he wants, I have the right to avoid spending any of my money on any movie or product that is associated with him.
21. Mel Gibson
Connie ,   VA, USA   (10.14.06)
I really like his movies and the Passion of the Christ, brought me to tears. But I still think he is under the effects of growing up and hearing his fathers' anti-semitic opinions over and over again. That's an issue he needs to face head on. That it left a lasting and terrible impression on his soul.
22. Poor attempt but shows the obvious connection between
Adam ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (10.14.06)
anti-Israelism and antisemitism
23. RE #7
Adam ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (10.14.06)
Oh well we always get mentally ill antisemites on any Jewish messageboard. They just come in and take a crap from their head.
24. So now the lefties will revive his career.
Adam ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (10.14.06)
Antisemite in the guise of Israel critisism.
25. Walldizo is also an antisemite
Adam ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (10.14.06)
No one said that critisising Israeli govt. policy is antisemitism. However when someone like Gibson says that "Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world' quoting 19th century German philosophers, he is an antisemite you ignorant antisemite retard Walldizo.
26. Hollywood Has-Been - A Loser
Z....   (10.14.06)
A washed-up drunken loser - the Jews are even a bit to blame for wars? Has he forgotten about the Crusades and the Inquisition? He's delusional - can't someone find him a good rest home for psychotics and leave him there?...kick him out of Hollywood and send him back to the trailer park from whence he came.
27. To Mel Gibson
(10.14.06)
So, now your Jew-baiting tirade was engendered by the the war between Israel and Hezbollah? I thought you said it was because of resentment over Jewish criticism of your anti-Semitic snuff film. Make up your mind, shithead.
28. you are one bastered who has not changed
REUVEN ,   beverly hills, usa   (10.14.06)
dont bulshit us , we know who you are and how you think.tell these stories to your dead dad who was a as mad and foolish as you are.
29. Mel is agreeing with most of us
Steve G ,   Kew Gardens,NYC   (10.14.06)
Gibson says his anti-Semitism is linked to opposition to whatever Israel does to defend itself. I'd certainly agree with that. He's a living example of how anti-Semites use Israel's existence to advance their own racist attitudes and actions. Mel is in the wrong part of the media. He should be working for Al Jazeera . . . .or the BBC.
30. Drunken Mal
EVA   (10.14.06)
An antisemite is an antisemite is an antisemite Booze makes you say out loud what one thinks
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