perfidy

Drudge has posted the transcript of his appearance on Crossfire, and its some interesting stuff. Arianna Huffington possibly jumping in the California governor's race, politics and what not. But what was really interesting is the discussion of Mel Gibson's new movie. Drudge, and apparently most of those attending the small screening at Jack Valenti's place, were in tears at the end of it. Drudge said it was:

This is the ultimate film. It's magical. Best picture I have seen in quite some time, and even people like Jack Valenti were in the audience in tears at this screening. There was about 30 of us. It depicts a clash between Jesus and those who crucified him, and speaking as a Jew, I thought it was a magical film that showed the perils of life on earth.... those of us, every single person in there, and I'm not talking about tears, I'm talking total tears. It is something Mel Gibson stood back at the end and took questions for about an hour, and he is -- he told me he's tired of Hollywood. That this is it. He's going to do it. He's going to do it his way, and this film, I tell you, is magic. It's a miracle. It's a miracle...

Effusive praise. Drudge also didn't think it was anti semitic. But another interesting quote at the end was this, after the mention of Huffington in CA:

Well, it's going to be progressive with her and Schwarzenegger. I vote for Mel Gibson, however, to run for the governor of California, and he will correct that state in a heartbeat.