Why Oprah is a phony.

[Catty1]

Apparently Oprah asked the girls themselves what they wanted - and they wanted a school.

I imagine the greater amont of money also goes towards maintenance, hiring and maintaining professional staff - considering the future of the building and programs, not just the short term.

[wombat2u2004]

I'm with Richard on this one, as I believe that it's the silent achievers who make a difference to this world.
Oprah is for Oprah, she makes sure that she gets super media coverage for all of her so called charitable actions.
It's interesting that I had an epal a few years ago from Mexico, she told me a number of times how great Carlos Santana was to her countrymen, how he helps out with the poor and sinks money into schools, anything is not too hard for him when it comes to helping those most needy. I suppose tho that the problem is so great that one can't do everything, but still those silent achievers try their very best.
Oprah is a typical American, she just wants the rest of the world to know how great she is......and that my friends is from an Australian, who is not involved in the madness, and who can sit back and observe from a distance.
Wombat

[wombat2u2004]

This is not a sad , sad thread you have created here, it's been really good reading peoples views on this subject, certainly not sad.
Nor do I think you are angry, actually you are a ball of fun, and I'm sure that MOST people would agree with me.
Ignore the type who would pick an argument based on " I am a woman therefore smarter than you as a man ". You just never know, with any luck they may simply go away....LOL
Wombat

[Edwina's Secretary]

This is not a sad , sad thread you have created here, it's been really good reading peoples views on this subject, certainly not sad.
Nor do I think you are angry, actually you are a ball of fun, and I'm sure that MOST people would agree with me.
Ignore the type who would pick an argument based on " I am a woman therefore smarter than you as a man ". You just never know, with any luck they may simply go away....LOL
Wombat

Sorry Wombat...I am not smarter because I am a woman....I am just smarter.

[caseysmom]

Sorry Wombat...I am not smarter because I am a woman....I am just smarter.

I am not smarter because I am a woman I am smarter because I am an American

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I am not smarter because I am a woman I am smarter because I am an American

ha ha ha.........that was meant to be funny, right?

[caseysmom]

ha ha ha.........that was meant to be funny, right?

Yes of course! I was being sarcastic because of wombat's typical american remark.

[mruffruff]

I rarely post on this type of thread, but this one time I feel that I must.

Oprah will get publicity for what she does (or doesn't) whether she wants it or not. She wants to help and make a difference and she can afford to do whatever she wants wherever she wants. I don't care who she helps, it beats spending money on a new boat, house or villa. She earns it, she can spend it. The paparazzi keep a close eye on her every move and report it all.

Maybe the publicity will get the other gazillionaires to look at what they could do to improve world conditions. Too many of them are doing so little. Yes. I know some of them are quietly helping, but they could do so much more.

Oprah came up the hard way. She had to work hard to be ready for the opportunities that came her way. I'm sure she sacrificed some things to get where she is. I admire what she has done with her life. She isn't any more perfect than anyone else. But I do think she tries to use her wealth as best as she can.

Sorry, Richard. I love you a lot, but I have to disagree on this one.

[gini]

Richard, I just couldn't leave this one alone.

After reading this thread and the comments, what immediately came to mind is our own wonderful Belmont High School right here in Los Angeles.

We have spent $238,000,000 on a school that will never house one student.

http://www.fulldisclosure.net/belmon..._and_LAUSD.htm

How many of Oprah's schools could we have built for that money that was wasted in Los Angeles?

Yes, $40,000,000 is a lot of money. Did you know that the girls live on campus at Oprah's school? They are given uniforms, food, housing, healthcare as well as an excellent education. They have been provided the top of the line in educational equipment - computers etc. Did you see the "homes" these girls are coming from? They have next to nothing - but now a huge opportunity has opened up for them.

This school is just one of Oprah's accomplishments with her money. Do you have any idea WHAT ELSE she has done for people from all backgrounds - not just blacks?

For all of the people out there with money that we could kick around - I just don't see Oprah as one of them. She had a vision and had made a promise - and she stood by her word. More than you can say about a heck of a lot of people.

[lvpets2002]

Thank you Gini & Very Well Put.. I admire & adore Oprah for all she has done..

Richard, I just couldn't leave this one alone.

After reading this thread and the comments, what immediately came to mind is our own wonderful Belmont High School right here in Los Angeles.

We have spent $238,000,000 on a school that will never house one student.

How many of Oprah's schools could we have built for that money that was wasted in Los Angeles?

Yes, $40,000,000 is a lot of money. Did you know that the girls live on campus at Oprah's school? They are given uniforms, food, housing, healthcare as well as an excellent education. They have been provided the top of the line in educational equipment - computers etc. Did you see the "homes" these girls are coming from? They have next to nothing - but now a huge opportunity has opened up for them.

This school is just one of Oprah's accomplishments with her money. Do you have any idea WHAT ELSE she has done for people from all backgrounds - not just blacks?

For all of the people out there with money that we could kick around - I just don't see Oprah as one of them. She had a vision and had made a promise - and she stood by her word. More than you can say about a heck of a lot of people.

[wombat2u2004]

Sorry Wombat...I am not smarter because I am a woman....I am just smarter.

Well that is a very fine opinion of yourself.
Perhaps somebody told you that ???
Wombat

[Edwina's Secretary]

Well that is a very fine opinion of yourself.
Perhaps somebody told you that ???
Wombat

Nope...don't need anyone to tell me...I know cuz I'm smarter...remember?

[wombat2u2004]

Nope...don't need anyone to tell me...I know cuz I'm smarter...remember?

I know you are.