03-15-2013, 10:25 PM
(03-15-2013, 09:15 PM)Jimbone Wrote:(03-15-2013, 08:43 PM)aussiefriend Wrote: Why attack me because I applaud someone who does so much good for the world?
Because she does her good so it will improve her world financially.
She's not doing it because she is truly altruistic. She's doing it because it is good for business. And there is a huge difference between the two.
I have more respect for the dirt poor women who go and volunteer their time to help others than for some douche who builds a school for girls just to jerk off her ego.
I don't admire or idolize Oprah, but I don't begrudge anyone for legally profiting as much as possible in their business. It's the begging, scamming, stealing politicians and televangelists who con people out of their money that I abhor. Those that earn their own money and give to others in need, regardless of their charitable motives or the specific recipients, get no condemnation from me.
I don't know if Oprah's motives are purely superficial/financial. If so, I'd view her as similar to the industries' top plastic surgeons and motivational speakers... There's a big demand for "self help/improvement" services and the premium providers who sell it best can make a fortune. Demand and supply.
IDK, I guess I just don't expect something for nothing and I know that I do very little for the benefit of strangers myself. So, maybe my expectations are just low when it comes to the altruism of celebrities or anyone else?
Anyway, another very good Jimmy...