Oprah is an open book and far from narcissistic. There’s nothing wrong with having pride in your accomplishments, she went from nothing to a self made billionaire without stepping on any toes and she has always treated people with the upmost respect. These talk shows, news shows and radio shows believe humiliating people, gossiping, talking over one another and making assumptions about someone’s personal life based on tabloid rumors is entertainment.

I turned off Whoopi on several occasions: one when she resented non smokers having a problem with her smoking in her apartment building. I can tell you…smoke travels. She was quite selfish about it…also didn’t like the fact that smokers couldn’t smoke in restaurants, etc. I am ADAMANTLY against smoking…and I thought it was great when the law went into effect that smokers couldn’t smoke in the workplace, restaurants, bars, etc. It is the right of people to breathe healthy air; if smokers want to inhale cancer-causing substances they should gather together and live in the same building, go to the same restaurants, etc…and smoke each other out. NOW that she stopped smoking…she supposedly doesn’t like smoke.

She defended Mel Gibson’s anti-semitic film and rants. I’m not sure she would have felt the same way had he made racially charged statements and a film.

Lost a lot of my respect for her then. On top of that, each time someone speaks and she doesn’t agree she puts her eyes up in her head and gives a look to the audience…and shouts anyone down as if her wise opinion is the only correct one.

Shame; have always loved her films. Great actress/comedienne. Too opinionated for my taste.

Of course I agree with you, rebecca. No one in my family smokes. Well, I need to back up……my sister and her husband started puffing on these ‘fake’ things….drives me up the wall….not cool. So, I understand, albeit Whoopi has stopped smoking, or so she says. She makes me laugh, and honestly I needed that….I went to hell and back during my pregnancy…I thank God for a healthy baby.
The other stuff, I seem to be oblivious to it. I have never heard Whoopi support Mel Gibson…..surprising, since I think he’s not all there. I did not watch much TV (usually caught up at night). I was on bed rest for almost my entire pregnancy….so, I became addicted to TV, mainly daytime …..I was so bored…my Mom spoils me…..I am the baby…lol…I normally live a pretty busy life…..work, home, family….soon I will get back to that. Maternity leave is almost over…..
To be honest, I am very surprised about Whoopi. She sounds so altruistic and fair on THE VIEW.
But, as I said, I would rather watch THE VIEW than the hypocrisy and bloated egos congregating on THE TALK. There is so much I would like to say about a certain Brit, but, I must hold my tongue, n’est-ce pas?

Hi CeeCee…so funny running into you “here” instead of over “there.” LOL!

So sorry you had a difficult pregnancy and congratulations on your baby!

I’m surprised at your impressions of The Talk. I didn’t notice anything offensive…but we all notice different things depending on our sensitivities.

As for Mrs. O…I do believe you can say whatever you want about Sharon…I won’t tell. 😉

I find her very blunt, crude yet entertaining. She’s also a hypocrite. I remember how she made dreadful fun of Susan Boyle. Do you know who she is? She won Britain’s Got Talent…very beautiful opera-type voice but unfortunately not very physically attractive. Mrs. O was on a radio show and proceeded to make fun of her looks…oh my gawd…she was ragging on her and laughing hilariously with the male dj’s at poor Susan’s expense…

Kicker is…Sharon’s had a lot of plastic surgery and used to be very overweight. Of all people she should have been sensitive to Susan. But I’m thinking it came from insecurity. She’s so happy with how she looks now…and was reveling in being accepted by the dj’s…that it made her feel good…I can almost understand it psychologically and think she didn’t even do it with malicious intent…but still, it was disgraceful and I haven’t forgotten that when I see her. Moreso…because on The Talk she acts so appalled if someone puts down another woman, etc…as if she never said what she said.

But I digress…never heard her say anthing about Italians. The show seems so goodnatured to me and they never talk about race or religion; if sensitive subjects come up it’s handled very well and without anger/accusations/antagonism…

And no, I don’t think you need to hold your tongue on such matters! Speak away!!! 😉

Hi CeeCee,

I just wanted to CONGRATULATE YOU on your recent bundle of joy…Ga Ga Goo Goo!!!!! Sorry…the BIG KID IN ME couldn’t resist…LOL!!!!! And I hope that your baby is happy, healthy and smiling. Yes. Again…CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Take care, CeeCee. Peace.

@jaybird…thank you for your well wishes….peace out, right back ‘atcha’.

Hi rebecca1,

1. RIGHT ON about Meredith Vieira, Lisa Ling and Joy Behar!!!!! Meredith will always be my ALL-TIME FAVE!!!!!
2. I have been such a BIG FAN of Joy’s ever since her stand-up comedy days.
3. More and more, I L-O-V-E to watch Lisa on her current show Our America…which airs on OWN. I usually watch it on OWN On-Demand. Rebecca, if you haven’t seen it, here’s a brief rundown and all: Every week, Lisa Ling travels from state and state and all to do realistic and hard-hitting interviews. But, Lisa does this with A LOT of intelligence, sensitivity and understanding!!!!! Girlfriend, if you want to, you ought to check it out. Trust me…Lisa’s Our America show is that A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!!
4. Rebecca…h-o-n-e-y…EVEN MORE RIGHT ON ABOUT Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Jenny McCarthy!!!!! And…I am adding that INSUFFERABLE D-I-V-A Star Jones (Remember her?) to my DISLIKE LIST.
5. The more that Elisabeth CONSTANTLY TALKED every week on The View…that’s how EVEN MORE SO that I kept rooting for Elisabeth’s O-F-F button…LOL!!!!! Yep. And, I think that Elisabeth’s husband Tim (that football player dude) is just as DORKY as Elisabeth is. Yep.
6. I think that ABC messed up BIG-TIME when they subjected us to that Jenny airhead. Thank God that Jenny is no longer on there aka GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!!
7. Rebecca dear, if you disagree with me about Star Jones…that’s COOL with me. Understandable. But I gotta say…I CANNOT STAND Star!!!!! 3 reasons why: (1) When Star married her (now) ex-husband Al Reynolds, she (for some reason) was BEYOND OBSESSED with getting tons and tons of FREE STUFF for her wedding…which PISSED OFF A L-O-T of people associated with the planning and all of Star’s wedding. (2) IMO, Star acts like such an arrogant, bullying and condescending know-it-all. I CANNOT STAND people like that!!!!! And…of the 3…I H-A-T-E bullying/bullies the most!!!!! (3) IMO Part 2, Star will EMOTIONALLY RUN OVER A-N-Y-O-N-E to get what she wants. Bottom Line Here: Star Jones D-I-G-U-S-T-S me!!!!!
8. Lastly…Rebecca, thank you for listening. More and more, you’re A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!! Thanks a bunch.

Take care, Rebecca. XOXOXOXOXO

Hi Jaybird369…

LOL…I’ve read some of your posts. To quote an old “groovy” expression…you’re a trip! 😉

Thanks for your response and yes…I agree with everything you said!

Lata!

Hey there Rebecca1,

My dear…more and more, your posts are PERFECTLY SPOT-ON!!!!! And…as far as I’m concerned, you REFUSE to hold back. Thank You. Girlfriend, personality-wise, you are A-C-E-S all the way!!!!! Not to get too personal or whatever, but, if you have a husband or a boyfriend…I hope that your fella knows how VERY LUCKY he is to have you in his life. Yes.

Rebecca, as I’m closing for now, as me and my people/peeps VERY RESPECTFULLY say back in Louisiana aka Cajun Country…LATER GATOR!!!!!

Peace.

Once again, jaybird369, you put a smile on my face! Thanks for the compliments…back at ya! Cajun County…I loved New Orleans…but spicy food, how shall I put this mildly (no pun intended…well…pun should be intended…kinda works!) burns my face off!!!! But those beignets and funky music…heaven!

Rebecca,

Hello, dah’ling!!!!! Emotionally speaking, you flatter me. Suddenly…I’m blushing…LOL!!!!! Anyway, at age 46, I STILL L-O-V-E spicy food!!!!! And, emotionally speaking…I CANNOT get W-I-L-D if my food is MILD!!!!! Oh, I am too much…LOL!!!!! Ah, yes…New Orleans. New Orleans aka my deceased mom’s (Rest In Peace, Ma.) hometown. Oh, the memories!!!!!

Have a good one, Rebecca. XOXOXOXOXO