Why Oprah is a phony.

[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.