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Poor Oprah- Shocked by backlash and 'online attacks'
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:06 am
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:06 am
She's just trying to help you.
Nearly two weeks after Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched their fund to help Maui wildfire victims, Oprah is responding to the backlash.
Both Winfrey, 69, and Johnson, 52, committed $5 million each to get the People's Fund of Maui started, stating in a video that the money would be directly distributed to those in need who were affected by the fires in the historical town of Lahaina.
However, many were angered that Winfrey - with a reported net worth of $2.8 billion - and Johnson - reportedly worth $800 million - are still asking for fans to chip in.
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Oprah reflected on one of the lessons of her new book, adding, 'Well, this is a really great point about being happier in the midst of an onslaught of being terrorized and vilified online.
'I will say this. I came out of this experience with so much more compassion for young kids, because I was thinking, what if I didn't really know who I am? It will take you out.
'So all of the online attacks, lies, conspiracy theories, really took the focus off of what was the most important thing, which is the people of Maui,' Oprah explained.
...
She said "Listen, I'm trying to sell my book to those foolish white women. Can we just move along?" J/K
Nearly two weeks after Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched their fund to help Maui wildfire victims, Oprah is responding to the backlash.
Both Winfrey, 69, and Johnson, 52, committed $5 million each to get the People's Fund of Maui started, stating in a video that the money would be directly distributed to those in need who were affected by the fires in the historical town of Lahaina.
However, many were angered that Winfrey - with a reported net worth of $2.8 billion - and Johnson - reportedly worth $800 million - are still asking for fans to chip in.
..
Oprah reflected on one of the lessons of her new book, adding, 'Well, this is a really great point about being happier in the midst of an onslaught of being terrorized and vilified online.
'I will say this. I came out of this experience with so much more compassion for young kids, because I was thinking, what if I didn't really know who I am? It will take you out.
'So all of the online attacks, lies, conspiracy theories, really took the focus off of what was the most important thing, which is the people of Maui,' Oprah explained.
...
She said "Listen, I'm trying to sell my book to those foolish white women. Can we just move along?" J/K
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 9:09 am
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Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:08 am to ItzMe1972
Self important and narcissistic celebrities think they are awesome but are really tone deaf. News at 10
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 9:08 am
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:09 am to ItzMe1972
She owns about a quarter of a percent of the island of Maui. Must be nice.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:11 am to ItzMe1972
quote:This is so dumb, since when did we start doing this?
However, many were angered that Winfrey - with a reported net worth of $2.8 billion - and Johnson - reportedly worth $800 million - are still asking for fans to chip in.
This is just people who don't want to and won't donate anything whining about others who are actually donating.
After 9/11, there was a huge thing on TV with a bunch of famous people asking for donations, I don't recall 1/1000th of the complaining about that as compared to this. It's just what society has devolved into, just complain about everything no matter what.
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 9:12 am
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:12 am to shel311
Shel shilling for billionaires. Well the ones that align with his world view anyway
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:12 am to ItzMe1972
Frick that cow.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:13 am to ItzMe1972
They are democrats, they always want your money.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:13 am to CAD703X
quote:What? You gotta make sense, start there.
Shel shilling for billionaires.
quote:What's my world view?
Well the ones that align with his world view anyway
This is the part where you disappear without answering my question like the other 100s of posters I've taken to task and not a single one has ever provided a correct answer.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:14 am to ItzMe1972
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:14 am to shel311
quote:
just complain about everything no matter what.
So what is oprah doing? oh yeah, complaining.
And now you are complaining about anonymous people and shilling for the billionaire.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:14 am to dgnx6
quote:Was it all democrats that wanted your money after 9/11? Why didn't anyone complain then but everyone is freaking out about the exact same thing being done now?
They are democrats, they always want your money.
And actually, not the exact same thing. For 9/11, a bunch of celebrities asked you to donate money, and you had no clue if they donated, and the masses still didn't care but all of a sudden it matters now.
It's just a case of people being told what to believe and following along, 100%.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:15 am to dgnx6
quote:Again, you're not making sense, just like the other guy.
And now you are complaining about anonymous people and shilling for the billionaire.
Both of you just keep repeating that without even trying to address the facts I laid out, because you can't do so logically. You know that, feel free to admit it.
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 9:16 am
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:17 am to ItzMe1972
On Amazon for those interested.
100% of proceeds goes directly to Oprah's grocery bill and wig makers.
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 9:23 am
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:19 am to ItzMe1972
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:21 am to SUB
Stout started a thread judging Oprah and the rock for not giving enough of their money, and the OT jumped in in unison
When I pressed stout on why he doesn’t give more of his money to people in need, he and others said that was extremely rude and ignorant to judge him for what he chooses to do with his money
It was awesome to watch hypocrisy like that in warp speed
When I pressed stout on why he doesn’t give more of his money to people in need, he and others said that was extremely rude and ignorant to judge him for what he chooses to do with his money
It was awesome to watch hypocrisy like that in warp speed
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 9:26 am
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:21 am to ItzMe1972
quote:
However, many were angered that Winfrey - with a reported net worth of $2.8 billion - and Johnson - reportedly worth $800 million - are still asking for fans to chip in.
look, i'm no fan of Oprah (or celebrities in general), but this is stupid. she isnt obligated to donate a red fricking cent, and $5 million dollars is a lot of money regardless of how big the denominator is.
that said, i'm still all-in on the conspiracy theory that she actually started the fires.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:21 am to ItzMe1972
She's Megan Markel's mentor.
No wonder Megan is so disliked.
No wonder Megan is so disliked.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:22 am to lsupride87
quote:A bunch of people who donated $0 are complaining about someone who donated.
Stout started a thread judging Oprah and the rock for not giving wnough of their money, and thr OT jumped in in unison
They're arguing with emotion, I'm talking facts and logic.
quote:They are no different than the folks they hate, they just don't have the self awareness to see it. They are the spiderman pointing meme.
When I pressed stout on why he doesn’t give more of his money to people in need, he and others said that was extremely rude and ignorant to judge him for what he chooses to do with his money
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:23 am to ItzMe1972
I hope and Dave Chapelle’s baby is doing well.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:23 am to ItzMe1972
A slight tangent, there are dudes who think the Rock is all natural lol
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