Mel Gibson Takes on Obama in a War of the Words

By PopEater Staff Posted Jan 29th 2010 05:10PM

Whether it's throwing game at his arresting officer or speaking out publicly against feminism, Mel Gibson is not a man to mince words. This time, the actor is voicing his opinion on President Barack Obama, saying that the politician is not capable of providing America the type of assistance the country needs.

At the premiere of his latest film, 'Edge of Darkness' on Tuesday, the actor gave his two cents to a Pop Tarts reporter, saying, "[Obama] is a man with an impossible task on his hands... He got left a mess and I wish him all the best but I don't think he's going to fix it in five minutes and probably not in his entire tenure."

This is not the first time the actor has spoken out against U.S. politicians. In a 2006 interview with Time Magazine, Gibson accused then-president George W. Bush of "fear mongering," comparing Bush and his political allies to corrupt leaders of the ancient Maya.

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Mel Gibson poses for a picture at the Australians In Film screening of 'Edge Of Darkness' held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. More photos >>

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Paloma Felisberto and Mel Gibson pose for a picture at the Australians In Film screening of "Edge Of Darkness" held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paloma Felisberto;Mel Gibson

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Vivian Flitton and Mel Gibson pose for a picture at the Australians In Film screening of "Edge Of Darkness" held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Vivian Flitton;Mel Gibson

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Vivian Flitton (L) and Mel Gibson pose for a picture at the Australians In Film screening of "Edge Of Darkness" held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Vivian Flitton;Mel Gibson

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Renee Colette and Mel Gibson pose for a picture at the Australians In Film screening of "Edge Of Darkness" held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Renee Colette;Mel Gibson

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Andrew Warne, Sophie Scarf, Mel Gibson and Susie Dobbs pose for a picture at the Australians In Film screening of "Edge Of Darkness" held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Warne;Sophie Scarf;Mel Gibson;Susie Dobbs

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Mel Gibson poses for a picture at the Australians In Film screening of "Edge Of Darkness" held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mel Gibson

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Mel Gibson particiaptes in a Q&A at the Australians In Film screening of "Edge Of Darkness" held at the Landmark Theatre on January 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mel Gibson

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Saturday 30 January

By marcus

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Well, Hook, wrong on both counts. American citizen. And as such, he has as much to say about it as you do.

Friday 29 January

By ron levine

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it seems gibson's predjudices are just that unsubstantiated & widely biased. ...Go chase a kangaroo

By Jim

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It amazes me that there are so many idiots in this world. If you left wing braniacs would just think back, the government was run by a Democratic Senate and House, who makes policy. All you idiots can do is blame it on Bush. It is a shame.

By flash

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Check the national archives where American history is recorded for the future. The Clinton years are clean and full of prosperity. Then check the Bush years and the effects of eight years of neocon policy. Recorded clearly for eternity. No matter what you say, the Bush years are recorded as some of the worst in American history. Where the blame falls is perfectly clear.

Sunday 31 January

By Bryan L.

Thats because they are either brainwashed to say its Bush's fault or they are a paid blogger by the obama admin.

By Darlene

Since you liberals still insist on blaming Bush for the mess we are in what I do notice is that you libs will not face the facts that Clinton was to busy with his sex life ..hence he allowed the terriosts to bomb this county and kill over 3,000 people when he had the chance to capture Bin Laden and he blew it THREE times! There hasnt been a good Democrat in office since TRUMAN.

By Big B

Finally some one who knows and reads Truman was the man!

By billy

For your info TRUMAN was a progressive just like Obama

By dee

G W was a lousy Republican President for sure! Even Sr Bush tried to tell jr not to do many of the things he did.. Father knows better or knew best in G W's case..

Monday 01 February

By Dee

If I remember correctly 9/11 happened on Bush's watch. Idoit

By theresa

What he meant to say, obummer is not smart enough.

By Janice

LOL! You're another of those illiterates who can't read.

By Dottie Ann

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Oh goodie...MEL GIBSON giving advice. (gimme a break!) he isnt saying anything a thousand other people have said...but it MEANS something when he says it? Get your own life straightened out and get back to us you back stabbing lil weasle.

By alba

MG is not afraid of saying the truth like other celebrities,always praising obama, scare of losing jobs since all the movie tycoons are democrats

By gail

Mel Gibson is looking so old...He use to be so cute...I think the cigarette smoking has caught up to him...I am glad he quit, maybe he will start to feel better........

By Jamie

Umm... the title of this article: very misleading. Don't you think?

Trash journalism.

Oh, I can read, just know how to read between the lines. Obama is not smart enough to run this country, and if you had a brain, you would realize that too.

By max james

Mel Gibson is an anti-Semitic, homophobic alcoholic misogynist who should keep his big mouth shut, especially when discussing the leadership of a country which his father moved his family from so that his eldest son could avoid going to Vietnam.

THE FOREIGNER IS OBAMA that's why his failure,, he only care about his real own people...what ever good for Africa and muslims but nothing for Americans

By Jenna

People need to learn that the mess we are in is Obama;s mess. He lied and cheated to get into office and has only made things a hell of a lot worse. Our grandchildren will be paying for what Obama has done in just one year.
Stop blaming President Bush and put the blame where it really belongs, on Obama. He is a liar and a fraud.
I would take President Bush any day over Obama.

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