Where is Oprah?

[dancingme]

She has the money and private planes to get relief fast. If she has responded to this disaster, I have not seen it.

[flamingyouth]

1. Is Oprah an elected official?

:shrug:

[Chovexani]

2. LOL

For real.

[dancingme]

6. Neither is Harry Connick

but he was out there doing something.

[donheld]

19. Celine Dion is donating $1 million

:hug:

[politicaholic]

28. She's like the pResident, looking for the right angle...

"Hmmm, how can I get corporate tie in and maximize the face time and still come out smelling like roses...or at least 'O' brand after shower body spray?"

[Left Is Write]

42. Harry Connick lives there.

I think he has a different emotional investment than Oprah might.

Oprah gives a lot of money to various charities. Can anyone say for certain she has done or will do nothing? Why is she being called out in particular? There are lots of wealthy, influential celebrities to choose from.

[Booster]

73. Oprah's ALWAYS called out on DU; why, I'll never know. If you

all think Oprah should be responsible, then lets elect her as president cause she sure can't mess up as much as the guys have. At least Oprah's successful in everything she does, unlike the POS we have in the WH.

[proud2BlibKansan]

58. It is his home town

Oprah lives in Chicago.

[Tyranny_R_US]

3. Wal-Mart is an elected official?

[Eloriel]

4. Maybe you wouldn't. And why are you singling her out? n/t

[Be Brave]

5. Last time I checked, I did not send my tax money to Oprah. n/t

[Field Of Dreams]

7. Sad state of affairs when we have to wait for Oprah

to rescue us.

Harry Connick Jr. 08!

[dancingme]

13. I agree

Obviously the Chimp-in-chief and the government has failed. Yeah it's crazy to turn to a talk show host but she has a lot of money and resources and she could do a better job than the vacationing president and theater-going shoe-shopping secretary of state.

[Pirate Smile]

8. Well, maybe she didn't make a PR opportunity of any help she is

giving and, maybe, even if she did something, the press is covering more pressing matters.

[ofrfxsk]

9. It isn't Oprah's responsibility. It's our government's. nt

[SmokingJacket]

10. Every private person who contributes is an angel. But I EXPECT

my government to contribute. That's why I bother paying my damn taxes.

[KAZ]

11. Nominated!

To the DU trash heep.

[Cleita]

12. Oprah is usually very generous behind the scenes.

She doesn't toot her horn all the time.

[dancingme]

22. Oh yes she does

She gives away cars to her audience. Well, these people need cars to get out of there - after they get essential water, food and medicine.

We have waited for the government to help. It's not happening. Let's get the multi millionaires to do what the Bush government won't do. Face it. They aren't going to help these people for at least a week.

[Cleita]

29. The multi-millionaires could do their part by paying taxes.

At least Oprah did spend the money on cars for other people. Most multi-millionaires don't even think of giving their money away unless there is something in it for them.

Oprah is involved in a lot of charities and foundations especially for education. She really isn't required to give anything away though. It's our governments job to stop giving these ultra rich big tax breaks, then the money can be put into social programs to help the poor and destitute.

[miss_kitty]

44. how do you know she doesn't donate anonymously?

do you do her books?

Anyway that's HER money. She paid taxes on it. Why do you feel it's up to you to say how she spends it?

BTW the car dealer/manufacturer gave those cars-she did not buy them. And you can't drive cars through flood waters.

[Tomee450]

67. I couldn't agree more.

Yes, the government should be responsible, but it appears to be failing badly in taking care of the victims. People are suffering and I believe that wealthy persons should be willing to step in and do as much as they can to help.

[blonndee]

79. I agree. Oprah does a lot of good but she's very self-congratulatory

Every check she writes seems to be in public and discussed ad nauseum on her increasingly celebrity-oriented, consumeristic show. Oprah has let me down. Just another of the corporate you-know-whats.

[Lena inRI]

14. Playing Ms Neutral. . .

so she'll rake in the profits no matter who's in office.

Woman of straw IMHO. . .so unlike Belafonte-Glover-Julian Bond stand-up people.

:thumbsdown:

[Chovexani]

17. Did you vote for Oprah?

Did you send your tax dollars to her? Why are you judging a private citizen?

Where is the disdain for the people who are SUPPOSED to be stepping up to the plate?

Oh god just go back to FR already, I'm sick of this shit.

[Lena inRI]

25. what is FR?

:shrug:

[Chovexani]

30. The place where your sentiments would be agreed with

And is apparently assimilating DU at a rate that would make the Borg collective shit its cybernetic pants.

[Lena inRI]

45. Still not sure what you. . .

are ranting about. . .I'd praise Oprah in a second if she suddenly canceled her scheduled topics for a special on Katrina victims.

But instead her silence is deafening, IMHO.

[Suich]

56. Oprah is in reruns.

Her new season starts in September.

[Lena inRI]

59. Couldn't she return from vacation. . .

or video where she is. . .maybe she's right nearby NO for all we know!

[Suich]

60. She has family and friends in Mississippi.

That's where she's from.

[Lena inRI]

61. 'Nuf said, Suich.

[Contrary1]

81. Delete

[Lena inRI]

57. Jesse Jackson now in NO. . .

and staying tomorrow.

Fats Domino found.

Do you see where Oprah could be taking a stand by interviewing or at least calling these two people tomorrow in place of her scheduled topic?

[dancingme]

27. I'm not a Freeper

I have no faith in this administration and I'm surprised that some her still expect the government to do something now. It's not happening now.

[miss_kitty]

46. Well why do you expect Oprah to do the work

of the federal govt? that's just unreasonable and cheeky, IMHO

[Mutley]

15. It would be great if she did something to help, but

it's her own private money, and whether or not she chooses to use it to help is her decision. It doesn't matter what our personal opinion of that decision is.

[Synnical]

16. Where's Anne Rice? n/t

[PoliticallyUncorrect]

18. Oprah? Busy handing out more free cars to the audience....

She figures it was cheaper than buying them all gasoline for their own cars.

[miss_kitty]

47. wow you really know what you're talking about, don't you

[Chovexani]

20. In a gated community in Florida

Resting comfortably in a padded room, most likely. Lady's nuts.

[philosophie_en_rose]

21. Yikes. Doesn't she live there?

Probably evacuated. Hope she's okay, even if she continues down the spiral of poor writing.

[Chovexani]

23. Anne Rice has not lived in New Orleans for some time

She moved to a gated community in Florida a while back.

[philosophie_en_rose]

24. Where's Poppy? Where's Babs?

Those are good questions, but those private individuals (like Oprah) have no obligation to publicize giving. (although I'd argue that they have a moral one).

[mondo joe]

26. Great -- a bunch of private planes in the airspace, dropping things.

They don't have enough to figure out.

[dancingme]

33. It's more than the Bush Administration is doing

People are dying and Chimpy does nothing. A hospital ship will take 2 weeks to arrive. Oprah could get supplies there tomorrow morning if she tried.

[mondo joe]

39. There ARE rescue efforts, however meager and bungled they may be, but

having private planes fly into the chaos won't help.

And whatever Oprah has the government has 50 times over, so why should she butt in to an already screwed up process?

[miss_kitty]

48. How do you know that?

do you work for her?

[Beaverhausen]

31. She will certainly donate money

this is really a mean spirited post. Shame on you.

[ronnykmarshall]

35. No shit!

Good gawd!

[miss_kitty]

49. I agree

It's a thoughtless post. absolutely no reasoning other than "She's rich" to back it up.

Billy Gates is much richer, as is Paul Allen and Warren Buffet. Go pick on them.

[earth mom]

32. Why NOT Oprah?

She's rich enough to DO something.

And yes, she is black and from Mississippi!

If the U.S. government is going to sit on their asses and do jack shit, they why not Oprah?!

:argh:

[dancingme]

34. Thank you for seeing my point

I know this thread sounds crazy but look at the situation. Oprah could do what Chimp won't do. Why NOT Oprah!

[earth mom]

37. You're welcome

Welcome to DU. :hi:

[miss_kitty]

51. So is Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Warren Buffet

the Schultzes (Starbucks) and Macaws (Macaw cellular)

Why are you two not crawling up their asses with this "You're rich, do something" command?

[donheld]

36. Maybe she has

Maybe she just didn't do it publicly.

[Redstone]

38. That's the most extraordinarily stupid thing I've seen here today.

Even more stupid than the people who think the whole thing is "ethnic cleansing" of some sort. And boy, am I disappointed at how many of THEM there are here today.

Redstone

[mondo joe]

40. Then you must have missed the WHY DOESN'T HARRISON FORD DO A

FOOD DROP WITH HIS PRIVATE PLANE?

[dancingme]

41. I've been here before

I agree with DU. So you think I posted something stupid. This is horrific. I can't believe I am watching America. I long ago gave up on this moron president doing anything good for my country. People are dying as I type this. Something needs to be done now and if it takes the richest talk show host in America to do it, then who cares? Do it!!

[linazelle]

50. What have YOU done? nt

[mondo joe]

53. You could sell your computer to provide relief $. n/t

[miss_kitty]

54. I'm sure Oprah will snap to

on your say so.

[linazelle]

43. Oprah doesn't play God, that Bush's job. nt

[Blue-Jay]

52. Who gives a fuck what Oprah does?

Seriously. Do you have a WWOD bumpersticker or something?

She'll most likely donate/do something. Jesus Christ, look at the news channels, would ya? And here YOU are speculating about Oprah-fucking-Winfrey. Is this some half-assed attempt at satire?

[Tyranny_R_US]

55. Me!

Now what?

[bertha katzenengel]

62. Are you shitting me? Where's Lee Iaccoca? Where's Martha Stewart?

Where's any obscenely, embarrassingly rich American swooping down from the skies to bail out the downtrodden?

Give me a fucking break.

[name not needed]

63. Are you retarded or something?

What is she gonna do? Buy cars for everyone left in New Orleans?

[Imagevision]

64. Would still like to see Oprah take a stand here!!

[Walt Starr]

65. Where's Bill Gates?

If Bill Gates woke up tomorrow and only had Oprah's money, HE WOULD SLIT HIS THROAT!

Cris Rock said that once.

[Tomee450]

66. Right

And not only Oprah, but where is Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordon,Shakile O'Neil, Beyonce Noles, Jlo, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Bill Cosby,Bob Johnson who used to own BET, where are all the black multi-millionaires? Where is PDiddy and the other owners of record companies. I've been very disappointed at not hearing anything about wealthy black people doing anything to help the people in New Orleans.

[kittenpants]

70. Serena Williams offered to donate $100 per ace!

I was like, did I just hear that right? Did she say ONE HUNDRED dollars? Wow, why not just send a few cans of used balls and some tennis skirts.

[Tomee450]

72. I hope you are wrong.

How disgraceful if Serena is donating only a hundred dollars.

[blondeatlast]

68. Where is Martha Stewart? Why the hell single out Oprah?

:shrug:

[Cleita]

74. Where is Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and Condi Rice,

the richest of them all. Pick on them and King George.

[linazelle]

78. Condi's in NY buying $1000 shoes. nt

[Borgnine]

69. Where's Tony Danza?

[txindy]

71. Oh, good. Another one.

:popcorn:

[Imagevision]

75. you know Fema will lie on final death count

[blondeatlast]

76. Where is RuPaul? nt

[fortyfeetunder]

77. Well, what about Warren, Bill and Paul?

Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, or the rest of the cast of characters?

Give this a rest.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

80. You really shouldn't give the Bush administration a new talking point

I fully expect the subject of tomorrow's O'Reilly show to be "Where is Oprah?" now.

[Contrary1]

82. The Oprah show has been reruns for several weeks.

You would know that if you ever watched her program. Last I heard she was in Hawaii.

I haven't heard anything from the millionaire Bush family regarding personal donations they
have made. Have they? I don't know. Just like you can't know what Oprah has or hasn't done.