Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Posted by:
Kevin McCullough
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8:32 AM
Kim Basinger, through her lawyers, has released a statement in which she denies leaking the tape of her ex-husband's angry voice-mail message to their daughter Ireland: Kim Basinger did not release the voicemail. Additionally, the voicemail was not sealed under a court order.Everybody is always asking why this custodybattle has been going on for so many years, and now they have theanswer. The issue is not about Kim or the alleged alienation that Alecconstantly refers to; it is about his ongoing aggressive behavior. Kim's sincerest wish is for him to finallyaddress his unstable and irrational behavior so he, at some point, canpotentially create a relationship with his daughter. Until then, Kim will continue to protect and safeguard herchild's well-being as any parent would.
Call me less than convinced. Basinger may in fact be walking a technically legal definition as to whether or not she "released the voicemail." If what she means is that she was not the one who physically handed the tape, mp3, etc to the TMZ website personally, then so be it. However... ultimately Basinger was the one who had control of who heard the recording, where the recording was accessed from. The voice mail had to be accessed by a specific access code, the service provider could in fact shed some light on whose code was used and how often it was used. Ultimately though she may not have personally put a tape in someone's hand and said, "run it," there is NO QUESTION that it did not get released without at least a wink and a nod from Basinger - and on that level the act is repulsive. And don't forget - Basinger is standing trial for 12 counts of violating the custody agreement that a court established between Basinger and Baldwin for access to their daughter's time.
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I saw Stephen Baldwin on Larry King last night and thought he did a good job and handled himself very well. He made it seem that Alec was doing exceptionally well. I find it a little surprising that Alec would be doing well in light of the circumstances. The only thing I can hope he meant by that is that Alec has turned his life over to Christ. |
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I admit that I do not know all the details about the Baldwin's ongoing battles, but I can't understand all the sympathy I'm hearing for Mr. Baldwin. I've seen perspectives from both sides of these fences. The message that he left for his daughter was completely unexcusable. A dad who would degrade a child like that has no right to be in the childs life. I don't blame that little girl one bit for not answering his calls and I don't blame her mother for trying to keep her away from him. Let's don't forget that she lived with this guy and she probably knows him better than any one else. As far as the public airing of this tape embarrasing the daughter, I can't beleive this little girl has not lived in embarrassment and fear her whole life. |
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On your radio show today, do you think you might possibly address your perception of Stephen Baldwin's appearance on Larry King last night? |
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If you’re interested in showing your support for “deadbolted dads,” Alec Baldwin has a court hearing scheduled for May 4 at 8:30 a.m. at the Stanley Mosk Court House, Department CE60, 110 Grand Avenue, LA 90012. Members and supporters of NCFM, CRISPE, California Men’s Center and others will be there! |
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You don't know. How do you know that Ireland didn't release the tape? Don't assume that Baldwin is like you. Would you scream on national TV to stone someone to death because you didn't like his politics? And then scream to kill their wives and daughters? Don't forget that Baldwin has been accused of physical, verbal, and mental abuse. Is that what you want to defend? |
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I agree that we should often suspend judgment -to some degree or other-more or less--
when we are coming to decisions about others, or their behavior.
This is especially true with issues involving friends and family, because it's too easy for strangers to make judgments, and come to false weights and measures, about others'lives, and other people.
I can imagine it feels kind of odd for the Baldwin's to have all sorts of strangers come to sundry determinations about their family members, when they, likely, don't even know them..On the other hand, being a public figure-and having others know something about one's business, can make a person more open to public scrutiny..
Personally speaking, regardless of the details of the situation, Ms. Basinger's fault or not, Mr. Baldwin was behaving in an offensive manner when he left the message for his girl.
Now-it was wrong for anyone to make a conclusive determination about him as a Father, because it is possible we are talking about one incident. Although, in situations like this, it is generally more likely that this is not one isolated incident.
There are just too many variables that make this bad behavior for all involved.
Ms. Basinger should not have exposed her child, or the public, to this-whether it was her daughter, her lawyer, or she herself who did this..Mr. Baldwin may need anger management. But the more pressing concern would be the salvation of his soul-this goes for all of them! Life's a lot different when each Spouse has a higher authority to be accountable too
As for the disinherited Dad issue, this is a very wicked phenomena that has been going on for the last decade or so, and not just in the United States, but in Canada, and the U.K.
I have read websites by authors from both locations-these guys were speaking out against the damaging ravishes of Feminism, and they shared that the Dad is often, and almost always, lied about, schemed against, and terribly reviled, and left in the lurch in marital woe situations, and with lawyers, it only gets worse.
The system is set up, by local authorities, and Feminists, from what I can perceive, to use code words like "abusive" and "abuser", so that the man can be hauled away by the police, whether he has battered his Wife or not.
The nod to this evil unjust system, set up by Feminists in leadership, receives its political nod from large-scale pied-pipers, who advocate for Feminism, and against men, in lots of their readings.
These folks include parties like Oprah Winfrey, and certain "women's" issues academes, and all those who portend to speak out, or "educate" about "women's issues".
Look for words like "control", "abuse", and "patriarchy", as well as "girlpower"..
Sites like savethemales, the author of the site is the maker of the board game "Scruples". I do not agree with his conspiracy theories about our country, "the Jews' , or our President. BUT, his insights, and feedback from disgruntled ex-Husbands and males shows a lot about a tragic dynamic against Dads and Husbands, that has taken it's toll of them, via Feminism. Mr. Makow's insights about Feminism, the disintegration of families, and about the homosexual agenda are especially insightful.
Another site, one out of the UK, is also a bit off base and controversial, but seems to be going the same way..The man there authors a site written by a disenfranchised man who is tired of the toll that a skewed police and legal system has had on him, and other males, and his family.
His frustration bore the fruit of a website called angryharry.com
I don't really frequent these sites much anymore, because the man in the UK has gotten so angry, his site can be offensive to women..The former has gotten so vulgar, I haven't seen it in years, and ever so rarely..As a Christian, not a place I'd like to be..but it does record men across the globe who have had serious familial discrepancies.
Whereas the other man is just talking a lot about things we don't agree on that don't make sense..
But, for both of them, their input on the destructive nature of Feminism, gender tampering, and the resulting problems in society, is quite informative and instructive.
For Mr. Baldwin, only a tape in context is a fair tape to hear when others are coming to conclusions about what he did..
I think he is a gifted actor-I especially liked him in "Prelude To A Kiss"-one of my favorite films..who should be given more chances..and God's grace and mercy...
The man was -obviously- in a stressed, hurt, and frustrated state -when he was trying to get time with his little girl.
It's too easy for those who may have had some similar mistreatment to just stack the deck against him-if they don't like Mr. Baldwin, personally, or his work-to just come down hard on him for all of this..But I don't think that's fair..
This man is a parent and a human being..
The humiliating incident had him admit his wrong..
It's too easy, and unfair, for vocal and opinionated strangers to be the judge of him..
Let them work it out-privately-between themselves..
And let God reign..as He does in any case..
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I just wanted to add this for anyone following this story.
I just read this article about Alec Baldwin, and the man seems to be going through A LOT!
I think every Christian who hears this story about Mr. Baldwin, his ex-Wife and his daughter, should be overcome with a feeling of pity and compassion for him.
Let us not forget God's good grace to rescue us from a life of sin and perdition.
The most vulnerable, soul-searching times in life are generally the times when a soul is saved.
I know that his brothers are praying for him.
And I thank God this young girl has saved Uncles too!
I even imagine that miracles can occur-they occur daily-we are all miracles..and maybe this family can reunite someday, who knows.
In any case, I ask you to take this moment and place yourself in his shoes.
Imagine how excruciatingly painful it must be to know you have messed up in a royal, large and humiliating way-
And to know you did it with -not just a stranger-or one who does not mean as much to you-but publicly-in a vast and loud way-with your own child..your ex Spouse..and your son or daughter.
I pray this man's penalty will be less painful, more swift and full of mercy.
I pray he and his Wife Kim will finally forgive one another, and that Christ will reveal Himself to the entire family in a real, powerful and unforgettable way.
I pray that God will save this young girl, Ireland, and that the end of this story will be a tale of God's grace, forgiveness and overcoming love.
With man, this is impossible.
Fortunately, we have a miracle working God.
And let us not forget my friends,
With God, nothing is impossible!
http://today.reuters.com/misc/PrinterFriendlyPopup.aspx?type=domesticNews&storyID=2007-04-27T005831Z_01_N26163506_RTRUKOC_0_US-BALDWIN-APOLOGY.xml
Pray for them and ask your church and prayer groups to. And ALL the marriages being assaulted by separation, and divorce proceedings, that GOD'S will may be done!
And don't forget to pray for celebrities..
We've been on this mailing list for years..
http://www.mastermediaintl.org
http://www.mastermedia.org/
They have souls too :-)
God BLESS you Mr. Baldwin and family
and His peace and mercy to you!
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