Sick of Oprah

I think that she has been abandoned by many of her loyal followers, libertarianfreedom, since she came out in support of Obama. She seems to always have an agenda on one thing or another. I much prefer Tyra Banks, who has had all of the major candidates appear on her talk show. Now, that's what I call diplomacy!

yes I agree if i had a tv show and decided i wnated to show the canidate i like I would show all b/c its only far. and I know that all the ppl that watch my show may not agree with me so here all of them chose who you want. Thats the one thing I hate about tv shows when they only explote one or two of the canidates and none of the others

I am not attempting to take away any of her contributions to society, lindalinda. It's hard for me to explain what I see in her that many people do not.

I don't quite get that "...She does a lot of wonderful things for people in her community," carolbee. I would have to ask, "Which community is that?" Maybe all of those including the many homes that she owns.

Doing things for her community is primarily around the Chicago area. She has built homes for the needy. I do give her credit for that. I turn her show on everyday, if I'm home, and if the subject is boring, off she goes. I do admire her for what she's accomplished in life.

it seems to me you have a problem with super wealthy people? but look beyond that to the person she is, she could be superwealthy and not give anything back to anyone, she can be like the big business tycoons that are greedy and take take take from the common people to make more money because you are super wealthy does not make you less great, or more great when I look at oprah and I don't think she is the greatest thing since slice bread, I see a good person a good soul, a person who has helped thousands of people and that is great, the kindness that she does, helping poor people because she did not get so big that she forgot her own humble beginnings. the charity work she does, the institutions she has set up all over the world for underpriveledged people, school, literacy programs, etc, these are all good things. and if she was poor and did what ever she could like give her last slice of bread to someone else that is what is important the character of the person not the money and dismiss every good a person does just because she has money, she could have money and keep it all for herself but she doesn't and that is what makes her great and so are many other people, she is not the only one thank god for that. britney spears on the other hand is a spoiled rich self indulgent brat

I am with you winterrose. When I read all the negative I have to think it is just ignorance. Oprah gives more than any other person I know and she does it here and in other countries. I thank god she does help the children of Africa. Who else will? I know I am a better person because of how much she has inspired others to do good and help others. To count our blessings daily...it is endless good information and inspiration. Ribbon1226

While I do respect your opinion, winterose, I am not among the admirers who consider Oprah to be great. To me she is just super-wealthy.

Very true. The only time I watch her show now is when she has Dr. Oz as the guest. I get a kick out of way he talks about health issues.

If you ask me, whiteheather, I would say that they belong to a mutual admiration society since they have been practically glued at the hip lately.

Oprah's just full of good works, MG. That's one thing we can't take away from her.

Touche, Stiletto! You are, of course, entitled to your opinion.

I think, cblackink, that many people are unaware of just how much power this woman wields. That is scary to me.

That's very complimentary, Ohara. I'm sure Oprah would be pleased to hear it.

Well, TerryZ, I would have to say that you are among a majority here on myLot-and I think that's perfectly OK.

Yes, I'd rather admire a dog that saved their master's life instead of her helping or atleast trying hard to help others. For me, helping a person or even the whole world are the same. It's not about number's game, but how you put the effort in doing it. I hope that people would come to realize the difference in it, I am glad that you've seen it and so does the other's who have the same thought about this topic of your's!;)

You seem to grasp the situation very well indeed, raijin. A modest person is much more honorable than a publicity-seeker.

Well, sarah, I guess we'll show her, lol!

Your response is noted, cher.

The only time I watch her show now is when Dr. Oz is her guest.

Great wealth has much power, polachicago, and it is up to the person who is blessed with that wealth to determine the best ways in which to disperse it for the good of mankind. I don't believe this woman understands that at all.

I find it difficult, maddysmommy, to understand so many using the phrase, "her own community." She does not live in any community that I would ever be privy to. I think you are erroneously referring to the Black community. That is so stereotypical.

Seems to me, naty, that any unselfish person would demand the spotlight be taken off them -at least some of the time.

I appreciate your response, mummymo, and your right to your opinion.

Like I stated, cynddvs, she sure doesn't bother to hide her light under a bushel. I am leery of anyone who gains too much power. It brings to mind that saying, "Power corrupts; and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Ahh, livintx, I see you get my drift! It's not her money, but her name that is so bankable.