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\nAfter Mel Gibson lost his California home to the LA wildfires, online users are now saying the Academy Award-winning actor is \u201closing his marbles\u201d for suggesting that the deadly blaze was \u201ccommissioned\u201d to force people from valuable property.<\/p>\n
The recent Palisades fire in Los Angeles has left behind devastation and heartache, affecting thousands of residents.
\nThe LA wildfires, which ignited on January 7, has scorched over 40,660 acres, destroyed almost 12,500 structures and taken at least 24 victims, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.<\/p>\n
Among those deeply impacted is actor Mel Gibson, who \u2013 while recording an episode of Joe Rogan\u2019s podcast on January 10 \u2013 learned his $23.5 million Malibu home had been destroyed in the fire.<\/p>\n
Since then, the star of Braveheart has shared his experience and feelings about the tragedy in a conversation with Fox host Laura Ingraham.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy son grabbed like three things and took off and those are okay, stuff like passports and a couple of papers\u2026[but] it\u2019s tragic, it makes you really sad,\u201d Gibson told Fox News.<\/p>\n
Among the items he lost were priceless pieces of artwork, photographs, and rare books dating back to the 1600s. While reflecting on these irreplaceable treasures, Gibson described the tragedy it as \u201cpurification.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s \u201ca strange mixture of sadness and almost kind of an elation,\u201d , adding that the house and possessions they lost in the blaze were just \u201cthings\u201d that \u201cmay or may not be replaceable but they\u2019re only things.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Mad Max star then compared the cataclysmic destruction of his property to the bombing of Dresden, a city in Germany that was flattened during World War II.<\/p>\n
He adds, \u201cWe\u2019re still here and I just kind of look at it almost in a weird kind of way as purification.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hidden agenda
\nDuring his appearance on the show, the 69-year-old actor discussed his theories about the devastating fire that claimed thousands of homes, including his own, and questioned the possibility of foul play in its origins.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know they were messing with the water, letting reserves go for one reason or another. They\u2019ve been doing that a while. California has a lot of problems that sort of baffle the mind as far as why they do things,\u201d the actor shared of a possible hidden agenda. <\/p>\n
Gibson\u2019s theory stems from his belief that certain powerful individuals or entities could be behind the wildfire, suggesting it was intentionally started for financial or political gain.<\/p>\n
Hinting that the fires were \u201ccommissioned\u201d and intentionally set, Gibson tells the host, \u201cI can make all kinds of horrible theories up in my head, conspiracy theories and everything. And that the wind conditions were right and that there are people ready and willing and able to start fires.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Lethal Weapon star later questioned if the alleged fire starters were \u201ccommissioned\u201d or \u201cjust acting on their own volition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gibson says it\u2019s \u2018fact\u2019
\nSwiftly explaining his \u201cinsane\u201d theory, Gibson told Ingraham, \u201cIs it on purpose, which is an insane thing to think. One begins to ponder whether or not there is a purpose in mind. What could it be? You know, what do they want? The state empty? I don\u2019t know.\u201d
\nTaking the bait, the host responded: \u201cAnd obviously there\u2019s a great need for high density housing in California and across the country. That\u2019s a big push by the climate folks.\u201d<\/p>\n
She adds, \u201cAnd you\u2019re already hearing rumblings of that. In this case, like goodbye single-family homes. Hello high density housing!\u201d<\/p>\n
Saying it\u2019s a \u201cpretty scary\u201d idea, Gibson then referenced \u201ccattle barons,\u201d a term from the 19th century used to describe powerful landowners who cleared the land for ranching.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt reminds me of the old cattle barons, clearing people off the land. I don\u2019t know\u2026it just seemed a little convenient that there was no water.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe wind conditions and the fact that there were people ready, willing and able to start fires. And are they commissioned to do so or are they just acting on their own volition?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018Words of truth\u2019
\nAs expected, Gibson\u2019s statements have drawn mixed reactions. Some supporters on social media hailed him as brave for speaking out about what they perceive as overlooked truths.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has the guts to tell the truth,\u201d writes one netizen in the comments section of the Fox clip. Cheering on the actor\u2019s claims, a second shares, \u201cFabulous words of TRUTH from Mel Gibson \u2013 AGAIN!!!\u201d<\/p>\n
Praising the star as a truth speaker, a third offers, \u201cMel is one of the very few courageous entertainers with morals, conscience, that speaks truths others dare not.\u201d And another writes, \u201cKeep kicking the system in the guts Mel, the world needs to hear the truth!\u201d
\n\u2018Conspiracy zombie\u2019
\nHowever, critics have been quick to label his claims as baseless and irresponsible, some saying he\u2019s gone too far.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely crazy. This is not an appropriate time to spread conspiracy stories about such a horrible situation. Not even sure any time is really appropriate, people losing lives and homes, is a time for compassion, not a time for conspiracies,\u201d shares one displeased cyber user.
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