Woman Suing Over 'Oprah's Big Give'

carrollredd1 06:51:53 AM Mar 24 2008

OPRAH DOES NOT USE HER OWN MONEY TO DO ANY OF THE GIVE AWAYS,
SHE GETS THE CREDIT AND SHE DOES GO AS PEOPLE BENIFIT FROM IT.
I ADMIRE HER FOR WHAT SHE HAS DONE ON HER OWN, STEDMAN WAS JUST A FRONT FOR AS HER AND GAYLE IS THE TRUE LOVE, WHICH IS ALSO FINE ,IF IT MAKES HER HAPPY.REALLY WHAT SHE DOES ISNT ANYONES BUSINESS IF YOU ARE NOT INVOLVED.

phdpamela 05:39:40 AM Mar 24 2008

I don't think Oprah personally took the lady's idea, but I believe her staff did. What their not telling us, is how this went down. Many people send in ideas, and staff picks handful of good ones, later (usually way later) using some of them. The lady may have actually told Oprah herself, who mentioned it to staff in passing. But Oprah is pretty busy, so I doubt she can remember everything. I suspect she will do the right thing by this lady. I further don't blame the woman for wanting credit, if in fact, she did supply the idea.

precpig 01:04:59 AM Mar 24 2008

Dear Wearley26,

For 40 years now you have had racial preference justified by the Federal Government, in college, small businesses, jobs, money allocation. What has the black community done? Are they better or worst off now? The problem is, like Bill Cosby states, quit blaming everyone else and do it yourself. Why is 1 in 15 blacks in jail? Maybe it is because mom or dad was never around.

wearley26 11:17:42 PM Mar 23 2008

My white brothers and sisters. Please dont forget that every time Oprah and Obama talk about the fate of black people in America, it is almost always 100% true. It is no picnic to be Black and American. If Mrs. Obama finds it hard to be proud of America, I can understand. Imagine, 1 person in 100 in America is in the prison system, and for blacks, the number is 1 in 15. Is that right? Is that fair?
But, just realize, dear friends the whole truth, which is that the unfairness experienced by black folks is just a very magnified version of the unfairness suffered by all people in America who are not rich and powerful. The size of the prison population in this country is far too high regardless of race. The poverty rate is far too high. The outsourcing rate is far too high and makes us all slaves.
The rich and powerful give us AOL and other internet outlets so that stupid white people can blame black people for what is wrong in America and go on about Michelle Obama. Maybe people should ju

MyEmom 05:20:01 PM Mar 23 2008

Great people do dumb things too. Why are people so quick to give her credit just because she's generous. Aren't there financial perks to charity as well. If the lady pitched the Idea. Yes then she did take it no matter what spin you throw on it. The lady should not be overlooked. It takes time and money to get those Idea's to the people in power. By the way the staff that viewed it are equally responsible not just Oprah. Yes there are people out there that want her cash too. I am sure that if she was one of those they would weed it out in the appeal. Yes good lawyers make the difference. Would be nice if we all could afford the good ones. I will probely get bashed for having an objective view.

donnalcoleman 01:53:33 PM Mar 23 2008

Giving money let's see that an original idea lets sue about it.

jnh125fla 01:13:56 PM Mar 23 2008

I don't know Oprah personally and I seldom watch her show, but she seems like an honest, caring, decent woman. She had the guts to go back on Letterman for a 50/50 forgiveness show. I don't think a high profile person like her would do anything illegal or stupid. Celebrities all over the country are endorsing candidates. Because she and Obama are both black really doesn't mean a thing. Many white celebrities are endorsing Hillary (who by the way will get my vote). She isn't in goverment and making laws, so it's this simple.......change the channel, don't read the articles...and in my opinion, I think 99% of these people are jealous of her wealth.

Martbild 09:50:21 AM Mar 23 2008

Oprah should run for Congress. She is great at giving away other people's money.

myrejac 12:36:52 AM Mar 23 2008

It's sickening what inspires people to vote for candidates. What his wife said... what his pastor said... what her press secretary said... If those are the decision factors, please just don't vote. I used to think that everyone should vote, regardless. Boy, have I changed my mind over the years... uninformed people shouldn't vote. I'd rather have 1/10th of the population vote, if they're the only ones who take the responsibility seriously. I don't want people deciding who's going to be the most powerful person on the planet, based on hearsay. GET INFORMED, people.

ajbscholz 10:06:36 PM Mar 22 2008

You couldn't pay me to watch Oprah. I agree with GF, if he was white, he wouldn'be where he is. Sorry but she told the truth and I guess the truth hurts Obama. Obama says that the Clinton's don't like to lose. Excusse me, does Obama like to lose.....then go home Barack Hussein Obama....we don't need you.
A.J.Scholz

ajbscholz 10:00:33 PM Mar 22 2008

What does Oprah want now that she is backing Obama? He needs to throw in the towel and let someone with experience run this country. He is a sayer and not a doer. Richardson is a loser just looking for another job. I am so disappointed in so many people in DC and I can't vote for a candidate because I am from Michigan and one of the persons from the last election that didn't receive my absentee ballot until it was too late and it wasn't because of those in Michigan. You can bet I won.t come to 'fla. until after the elections in November.
A.J.Scholz

bevcoll 08:01:11 PM Mar 22 2008

Oprah is a great person. People should not be so quick to believe something negative about her. With everything she has done for others. How can people be so small.

bevcoll 07:56:06 PM Mar 22 2008

How silly to believe that a wonderful person like Oprah who has years of a trackrecord of giving would be someone else's idea to think of a new way to give. Oprah does not need to steal an idea from someone else in that department. What a loser to bring such a lawsuit against someone who has done so much good.

gattaloca99 07:44:54 PM Mar 22 2008

I was for Obama until I heard his wife said that only now she was proud of this country. Sorry, but she doesn't deserve to be First Lady. Think hard and vote for a proud American for President, Clinton or McCain-no half assers like Mr. Obama

soniatbone 06:09:52 PM Mar 22 2008

I do think that Oprah is racist based on the fact that in all her years, she has never ever endorsed anyone for President, yet here comes Obama and voila, an endorsement. So I think she should not have openly endorsed anyone to keep herself from being labled a racist. I want to believe Obama but if he has been going to this church for years..then he has been exposed to racisim at its best. He really needs to distance himself from this pastor and his rhetoric which fuels the fires of American racisim.