Smart Alec? Baldwin Does "The View"

61. Of course she has sympathy, they are just alike, mean and hateful and self-centered. What a couple of icky people.

Posted at 1:39PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Ick

62.
ALEC HAS ALWAYS BEEN A MENTAL CASE.
WHEN HE AND KIM COME HOME WITH THERE
NEW BABY 11 YEARS AGO HE WENT AFTER A
GUY TAKEING PITCHERS FROM A VAN IN
FRONT OF THERE HOUSE.

Posted at 1:44PM on Apr 25th 2007 by AL CARSON CA.

63. I think that as one of the comments said,there is two sides to every story,
and i am sure it is not a picnic for either of them,my only gripe is that he
is taking his anger and frustration out on his child. She did not make this
mess between her parents, they did it all by themselves,and Ireland is
paying for it.It is hard enough to be a kid, and in most cases divorced
parents use their most precious gift,their children, as pawns to hurt one
another.,and ultimately it is the children who suffer.I sincerely hope that
they will grow up and realize that it is Ireland who needs their LOVE and
attention and nurturing.Hey guys, GROW UP!....Linda

Posted at 1:45PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Linda Heidari

64. Although the message was despicable, I understand how Alec is this girl's father and will always be her father. Personally, I admire Kim Basinger but I find both actors entertaining. I hope that thay can all engage in family therapy, or at least Alec and his daughter. Good luck to them all.

Posted at 1:51PM on Apr 25th 2007 by D. Ann A. de la Coeur

65. I guess I shouldn't be shocked.
After all, NBC's release of the Virginia Tech killer's video was shown nonstop. People couldn't get enough of his monster face and rants.
So, Alec's appearances and quotes will probably be sucked up and enjoyed by the same folks who got addicted to a killers most greatest wish -- exposure. Morbid Suckers. They sold you a killer, now they're selling you an abuser.
Alec is a bully abuser that wants exposure and sympathy.
Hopefully, his anger is capped before he goes totally bonkers on himself or some innocent victim.

Don't let Alec seduce you into his game. You think he gives a crap if any of your support him? He'd probably knock you on your asses if you even tried to approach him on one of rapidly growing 'bad days'. Sadly, people like Alec have a few 'nice guy' days; enough to fool the vapid general public, at least.
I also see the Father's Rights groups are onboard. Why how surprising is that? Think how guys like Alec hurt the chances of fathers who have legitimate claims? If I were one, I'd be cringing at the sight of Alec Baldwin, definitely no poster boy for Fatherhood.

Posted at 1:52PM on Apr 25th 2007 by CJ

66. It's interesting that he wouldn't appear on Larry King last night (he sent his cowed never-been brother Steven instead) but he's willing to have Rosie devour him.

Interesting blurb from Steven on last night's show. He said he could not comment on anything about the phone call or about Alec and Ireland because he was afraid Alec would kick his a**. Less than interesting interview though but he managed to plug his new book.

Posted at 1:54PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Balderdash

67. Go Alec!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:55PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Jessa

68. If you were his daughter, would you want to take his phone calls? No wonder she was out! Brainwashed or not, she has a mind of her own and, if he were truly a good father without the ranting and control freak nature, the kid would have said "Oh no, I don't want to miss Daddy's call" because she would ENJOY talking to him. It's obvious that this has happened before. I wouldn't be home either, to take his calls, I'd be out, anywhere but home! Ask the daughter what she really wants herself and get him to anger management!

Posted at 2:03PM on Apr 25th 2007 by stormy

69. Msg to the Baldwins!
It's OK to love him...
HE IS Still YOUR DAD!!!
Telling my sons this made me sad.
It made me forget that I was so mad.
Hardened hearts were ringed by a wall.
Deadened to feeling that could not recall.
Laughter of loving, smiles of the past.
Frightened forever loving won't last.
From all of the heartache mixed with the pain.
Brown eyes were watching and hearing the game.
Torn by their loving and shattered with fears.
They had no feeling for anger and tears.
Toe headed wonders, gifts from above.
Made me take notice.
There once had been love.

Copyright ©2006 Velma J Champion

Posted at 2:03PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Vel Champion

70. The media have been TERRIBLE on Ireland. The media should have had the integrity to not air this tape. They have inflicted far more pain on this child.

Posted at 2:05PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Bob

71. first of parental alnation syndeome has been proven to be bogus. Second Rosie is on effexor which causes irrational behavior and rage. I assume she rages at her kids. And when a mother is trying to protect her daughter she is vilified. Why should Kim let her daughter be abuses by Alex. He is showing signs of a master manipulator that winning matters the most to him. And if the view gives him a stage they should be ashamed of themselves. Letting Alex spew his lies. I have been trying so hard and kim won't let me be a father. Bull he will not get help because he is unable to admit he is at fault, He will get what he wants without having to change himself. even if it means destroying and blaming his ex and child for what he is doing. Manipulating friends and family and The View into thinking he is the victim


Parental Alienation Syndrome Leading
Child Care Articles
Contributed by Charles Pragnell
Friday, 01 December 2006

An unsafe and unsound theory of human behaviour which is leading to Perverse Reversal of Child Custody placing children at serious risk of harm

Introduction

Parental Alienation Syndrome [PAS] and PAS-type thinking has gained gradual credence in some Courts and among some psychologists and social workers in the U.K., the U.S.A, and in Australia. It has led to a large number of children being legally removed in Family Court proceedings from the care and custody of protective parents and being placed in the care and custody of the other parent against whom the child has made reports/disclosures of abuse.

This has often occurred without a full and comprehensive investigation of the child’s allegations of abuse, or after investigations which have not been competently carried out, and even in circumstances where the abuse is proven and accepted by the Courts and Court officers but the child’s protestations and distress have been ignored. In such circumstances children are continuing to be abused with the collaboration and condonation of those Courts and Court officers.

Posted at 2:08PM on Apr 25th 2007 by mymy

72. It will be a great show. Alec has been through a lot to get with Kim and the lawyers. The case speaks of how hard it is in this country for a father to gain parental visitation. It's a serious issue. Both parents should be looked at equally.

Posted at 2:14PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Dean

73. Who is Rosie O'Donnell? Who is Alec Baldwin?
Gone and already forgotten.

Posted at 2:14PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Liz

74. "IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD, ALEC WILL DO WHAT THE MOTHER IS PATHOLOGICALLY INCAPABLE OF DOING.....KEEPING HIS MOUTH SHUT AND OBEYING THE COURT ORDER"

What happened to this ^^^

Posted at 2:18PM on Apr 25th 2007 by BARBARA

75. Good fathers get joint custody all the time and abusive fathers should not. So stop using this against a mother who is trying to protect her daughter, hould we give the daughter over to a raging narcissists because you feel father's don't get enought rights. Please.think even if you are a man some men are abusive as heck,And by the way most children want to live with mom. so sad to bad.
ses of Perverse Reversal of Child Custody [PRoCC] are :

1 The abuse has usually been evident prior to the separation and is one of the major reasons (usually the final straw) for the protective parent deciding on separation from the abusive parent. Such abuse and violence has taken the form of sexual, physical, or mental abuse or a combination of these forms of abusive behaviour. The abuse of the child(ren) has often followed on from violence by the abusive parent to the protective parent.

2 The abusive parent is most often, but not exclusively, the male parent/partner.

3 The forms of abuse are extremely painful to the children but sometimes do not leave physical evidence e.g. severe nipping, tight grasping of arms or shoulders, crushing of the chest from behind preventing or severely restricting breathing by the child, forms of sexual abuse such as digital manipulation or oral sex, constant verbal abuse of the child that the child is worthless/unwanted.

4 The (usually male) parent has personality characteristics of being highly plausible and manipulative, and often have substantial financial resources (which assists in the engagement of the most competent legal representatives) and with a position of power and influence in the community, and a reputation of respectability.

5 The abuse has been reported prior to the separation and disclosures have been made by the children to several professionals e.g. teachers, health visitors, doctors, police officers and social workers, who are convinced of the veracity of the child's testimony.

The Perverse Reversal of Child Custody usually occurs after the contact visits with the abusive parent and the child complains to the protective parent who then refers the matter to child protection professionals. In his defence, (and it is easy to see why a respected, respectable person would wish to vigorously and vehemently oppose a child abuse accusation), the abusive parent counters with an application to the Courts for a Residence Order or Custody of the children and alleges that the protective parent has been coaching or indoctrinating the child(ren) [PAS] in the disclosures of the abuse or, if the child is chronically ill or disabled, that the protective parent suffers from Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy and is fabricating or inducing the child's illness or disability.

In some cases the abusive parent is able to convince a key professional of the veracity of these allegations (often despite vehement opposition by the professionals who have received the disclosures) and this key professional supports the arguments of the abusive parent in the Courts. In several cases it is apparent that this key professional has abandoned professional principles of maintaining objectivity and impartiality and is gullibly persuaded by the plausibility of the abusive parent. The evidence of professionals who have received the initial disclosures and are convinced of their veracity are disregarded in evidence presented to the Court or are withheld or ignored.

Alex is trying for this I have seen his kind before.

Posted at 2:21PM on Apr 25th 2007 by mymy