Video: Oprah Winfrey – ‘don’t play me small’

Sandra Rose February 5, 2008

I am officially an Oprah Winfrey convert now. You remember I told you about Oprah’s mostly white female viewers who called her a traitor for voting for Barack Obama? Oprah called them “narrow minded” and basically told them to kiss her a*s!

JJSPLAYHOUSE

BARACK IS THE TRUTH! GET OUT AND VOTE!
http://www.straightfromthea.com ATLien

I love me some Oprah too…but it doesn’t matter who endorse whom…just get out and vote people!!
hellava10

I don’t care who you vote for, too many lives were put on the line for YOUR opportunity. Our history is too strong and too proud to be lazy.
AreUForReal

Okay Okay!
So “St. Oprah” earned some cool points with that speech. Not enough to make me forget that she is leaving $30 million to the care of her dogs, but……..

I’m almost sold on Obama, but there is something shady I hear in his voice. I don’t know if he just has so many ideas, and they are all fighting to get out, and that’s why he speaks so fast, or is he a slickster that knows how to double talk and say all the right things at the right time?
Abhor_

Last time i checked the Electoral College decided The President and NOT “the people”..so until we abolish the Electoral college our vote really DOES NOT count!
omg

Oprah is GANGSTA!
stefany

OPRAH HAS THE RIGHT TO ENDORSE WHO EVER THE HELL SHE WANTS…SHE DON’T HAVE TO ENDORSE HILLARY JUST BECAUSE SHE’S A WOMAN.
toy

AreUForReal…are you for real? What you commented was utterly ridiculous!
Angel_Minded

AreUForReal Says:

Okay Okay!
So “St. Oprah” earned some cool points with that speech. Not enough to make me forget that she is leaving $30 million to the care of her dogs, but……..

I’m almost sold on Obama, but there is something shady I hear in his voice. I don’t know if he just has so many ideas, and they are all fighting to get out, and that’s why he speaks so fast, or is he a slickster that knows how to double talk and say all the right things at the right time?

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I actually agree w/ this comment, which is why I’ll be voting Clinton ’08 – lol.
Naw but seriously I think Obama does a lot of double talk b/c he really doesn’t have any plans for the future, he’s great at inspiring and preaching but anything to do w/ politics I think I’m gonna need him to sit down.
TT

Well alright!! I cant wait until B.O. comes to Ohio. People we cant get mad b/c another person isnt voting for “your” candidiate. Just vote. As long as a Democrat gets in office we will make history!!! This is exciting
http://www.myspace.com/millyly milly

I voted for Obama this morning.
http://www.myspace.com/millyly milly

And Oprah should endorse who ever the hell she wants whether its Mccain, Obama, Clinton or her self.
no12blame

@ AreUForReal

Its ok not to be completely sold on a canidate. Just vote for who you feel is the best choice for President. Forget about Oprah, make it your decision.
lovely25

Ummmm….so b/c Oprah’s rooting for Barack she’s a traitor?? Does this mean if a white woman/man vote for Barack their traitors as well?? Get a life people, a vote doesn’t make someone a traitor. Either way get out and Vote, our ancestors fought to haed to get is this priviledge, so use it!!
zidane

Oprah has the right to endorse whomever she pleases. It’s very funny how we as a people behave. Carol Moseley Braun, a former Senator and a black woman just as qualified as Mr. Obama ran for president in the 2004 elections, not a single one of all these folks ridding Mr. Obama’s bangwagon were singing her praises as they are doing Mr. Obama. Mr. Obama, does nothing but make promises and promises. When you listen to him, he offers no specifics as to how he’s going to pay for or accomplish all the things he’s talking about. The man is not ready to lead.
ggouch

Toy Says:

AreUForReal…are you for real? What you commented was utterly ridiculous!
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Toy, I ditto that AreU REALLY forREAL!!!!

AreUforReal, I hope the above statement was after some true research. I note: you didn’t mention who you are for. Therefore it sounds like your opinion is a regurgitation of gossip and tabloid hearsay. I respect your right to vote for who you wish! that is the empowerment of this whole election. I hope your vote is a conscious, well thought out and informed vote.

BTW, RESPECTFULLY,
Statements like that (money to the dogs) is typically made by folks who don’t have the means to be a philanthropist, some barely even tithe. IT sounds a bit hater-ISH.

Who gives two sh*ts who she leaves her money too, Dogs, mailmen, best friends, it doesn’t matter. I would guarantee that is not the only place she will leave it and where ever it will go, I am sure it will make an impact. Where is it written that Oprah, and any other BLACK Rich person is responsible for our 40 acres and a mule fund. Go get yours like she got hers. She is proof that it is doable.

Oprah Quote: Only God Can Dream a Bigger DREAM than you.
mzzphateegirl@yahoo.com

i dnt care how much money she is leaving her dogs, thats her money and she can leave whatever she wants to ne body, person place or thing. all i care about is ppl voting and this country changing. so once again as other posters said, just vote and let ur voice be heard.

@zidane,
some ppl didnt sing her praises because they thought she wasnt right for the job, yes there were ppl who ran for president b4 Barack and im sure there will bne more ppl of color who will run in the future, but some ppl thought she didnt have what it takes to run a country, ok yes both bushes so called ran the country but im not discussing them. carol wasnt ready and i get a different feeling when i hear Barack speak over Carol.
zidane

mzzphateegirl@yahoo.com,

I’m not a Carol fan or anything like that, but compare to Barack, She gave specifics as to how she was going to pay for or execute all the programs she was proposing. All Barack does is give a good speech and thats it. Tell me how you’re going to implement the programs you’re proposing and let them be very realistic. Don’t sell me something that you yourself haven’t figure out how it’s going to be achieved. Barach isn’t ready.
Sharonda

If you voting for Hilary based on her “healthcare” plan, please know that ish isn’t going to WORK AT ALL!I had to say it.

The women on Oprah’s site who were bashing her because one she already had her vote for Obama, but they were salty because she didn’t put her money toward a woman.But folks are quick to judge if they vote for Obama.Kind of biased right?Anybody can vote who they vote for.Whites been doing it for years, voting because of their color.It’s how it is, but as long as a black person does it, we deemed as ignorant.I mean if you know history you know the KKK was the main ones that did it.I’m voting because I think he can change this country.I don’t want a teary-eyed president.Get the job done and stop whining!

And wasn’t Obama on her show when he announced he was going to run for president?
MSFANZYPANTZ

I’m in agreement with “ggouch” What business is it of yours how Oprah spends her money? She also gives lots of money to charity so if she wants to leave money for her dogs care, who are you to judge? What does that have to do with anything? Does it discredit her in anyway? IT SHOULDN’T.

Barack is a great leader. He is ready and able. Because he isn’t cut throat and has no skeletons in his closet people like to think he “isn’t ready”. Listen closely. The man has a plan. Read between the lines. Don’t vote for him because he is a black man, vote for him because his views for this country match your own. Obama has run a clean campaign while Clinton keeps trying to get him to fight dirty. As soon as he defends himself he is considered “looking for trouble”…..

Vote for who you’d like, just make informed, INTELLIGENT decisions based on FACTS not gossip, or IRRELEVANCE. Certainly NOT because ANY celebrity is endorsing a candidate. What a celebrity wants for this country may not necessarily be what you want for this country. Use your own well informed judgment.
mj

She is the bomb! But she needs to get off the campaign trail for a just a lil bit because she is starting to sound like a preacher..
AreUForReal

@ toy

Yes I am forreal about my comment.

I am undecided on who I will be voting for. And, as a 26 year old African-American woman who has her BA in political science I know that I am well within my rights to say so. yes I have done my research and both of these candidates make valid points, but their views do differ from mine somewhat. And, like I eluded to earlier, i still don’t know if I like Obama, but guess what it my decision to make!!!

So am I suppose to allow narrow minded individuals like you to bully me into a decision. Get a grip and worry about your own vote.
AreUForReal

@ ggouch Says:

A true philanthropist worries about the welfare of ALL humans not just the ones that get them press time. I am a very educated woman and I have no need to hate on anyone. In fact if you read any of my other post you will see that I am constantly telling Sandra to stop all of her antics.

So what i’m not a fan of Oprah. So what I have an opinion on how she spends her money. She put it out their for me to have an opinion about. And, if you think she doesn’t have to the pull to keep the details of her will private your fooling yourself.
AreUForReal

@ ggouch

Also, where in my statement did you get the idea that I expect Oprah to support me? (Where is it written that Oprah, and any other BLACK Rich person is responsible for our 40 acres and a mule fund) Stop putting words in my mouth and making counterpoints to statements that I didn’t even make. I’m not a fan of Oprah so her endorsement does not impress me. Neither does the fact that Obama’s daddy is black. I need more. This country needs more. And, until one of these two candidates can give me more I will remain undecided.

And as far as $30 million to her damn dogs goes

1. Do you realize how much research that money could fund for the preservation of HUMAN life

2. Nobody give a damn about those dogs excepts her!!! Who ever the care taker is appointed to be will take that money and live the high life, with her dogs locked in a room somewhere.
AreUForReal

@ toy

I also I wanted to ask what makes my comment so ridiculous. Please elaborate. I’ll be back tomorrow ;O)
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ChangeInEffect

“Obama has run a clean campaign while Clinton keeps trying to get him to fight dirty.”

Not trying to sound negative, but clean campaigns don’t win the White House. Never have – never will.

If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, he will definitely have to be prepared for the real possibility of fighting dirty. He has to be tested and tried like all of the Presidential candidates do. This is the one of the most – if not the most – powerful position in the world. And only the strong survive. If Obama and his supporters can’t endure the fight from Hillary (cause trust – the Clintons are going VERY EASY on him), what are they going to do if Obama goes up against the GOP later this year? They will be FAR worse than Hillary.
dblaq

So what, the same way that the NOW women call Ted Kennedy are back stabber. This is suppose to be America, if he thinks Obama is the better man instead of Billery than that’s his choice. The same way with Oprah. She thinks he is better than its her choice

Also that 30 Million is her money,if she chooses to make it rain on these bitches that is her choice.

I don’t hear anybody saying shit when these dummies make it rain in every damn club they go to. That money can probably buy one of their kids some school clothes or health insurance. Instead of throwing it on some nasty punnany in the strip club especially these chicks won’t think twice of the rain maker.
ggouch

@AreUforREAL:

LMAO,
in the midst of it all, it sounds like “I am a very educated woman” got a little sensitive. Did you feel personally attacked or something…I am not sure if you read my post or just scanned it. Please re-read: I was not challenging your right to “DO YOU”
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Before I go further Queen, allow me to give you kudos for being “EDUCATED” and exercising your rights via written expression. You can like, vote, watch and hate on anyone you want to. Life is grand that way…..

I still pose the question though “Are you informed?”

You said: A true philanthropist worries about the welfare of ALL humans not just the ones that get them press time.

A simple Google search gave me (You’ll notice the word ALL is omitted):

A Philanthropist is…

•Someone who promotes human welfare and goodwill through the donation of time, assistance, and gifts.

•Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

•Someone who donates his or her time, money, or reputation to a charitable cause

Are you “INFORMED” that when Oprah has her give-away shows…those gifts come with a stipulation, if not for the audience, than for the companies that are donating the gifts?

For example:
She once gave $1,000 BOA debit cards to her audience. The stipulation was the recipients had to give the money, in whatever denominations they pleased, to their favorite charities, or to individuals in need.

I have to ask this question, to myself as well, what impact could my $3.75 three days a week, Starbucks purchase, make if I was diligent in giving back.

I am not on a secrete response team recruiting Oprah fans. I was just pointing out that it is her right to give what and to whom she chooses. And that as educated women, when we point out something so simplistic as Oprah leaving money to her animals, perhaps it should not stop there. It’s what most would call “Supporting the argument”…

Your words lead me to think you took it personal…and that with all the good Oprah does, the thing you can’t forget is that she is leaving money to the care of her dogs…..

Not putting words in your mouth at all dear heart: I am simply saying (opinionating) that we have to stop hating on the rich and the way they choose to spend their money, EMPHASIS on THEIR MONEY. If pastor called us out for the weeks we failed to tithe…OMG!

I would bet, my “barely above the poverty line” checks: If Oprah sent “AReUForREAL” a $30-million check for being “REAL”: you would not return it, with a note attached reading “Dear Oprah, This could have gone to a much better place”…be for real before you comment on that too.

BTW your comment “I am constantly telling Sandra to stop all of her antics”….uhmmmm…not sure what that means at all….you still sound a bit…just a little bit…HATER-ISH.

Namasté Queen.
http://www.myspace.com/millyly milly

@ MSFANZYPANTZ

I couldn’t agree more
AreUForReal

@ ggouch and dblaq:

Since you continue to try to play my intelligence by implying that I am uninformed, and that I am unable of comprehending what you have written, I decided to break down my response to your statements. It’s funny how my statement about Oprah received more of a response than my comments about Obama. Like she’s the candidate! HA! I’m not into internet arguements, so this will be my last post to this thread. Feel free to respond anyway if you choose to. ;O)

dblaq please read down for my response to your comment.

ggouch Says:

I would bet, my “barely above the poverty line” checks: If Oprah sent “AReUForREAL” a $30-million check for being “REAL”: you would not return it, with a note attached reading “Dear Oprah, This could have gone to a much better place”…be for real before you comment on that too.

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Your damn right I would keep her check and do all the things I have been wanting to do for the needy in this country for soooooo long. I don’t have a reason to fake about that at all. And, if you knew me and were judging by more than one statement on a blog you would know that already. And, I never called myself being “REAL” about anything. My screen name is actually posed as a question, but due to character restrictions I was unable to add a question mark. ;o)

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ggouch Says:

in the midst of it all, it sounds like “I am a very educated woman” got a little sensitive. Did you feel personally attacked or something…I am not sure if you read my post or just scanned it. Please re-read: I was not challenging your right to “DO YOU”

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ggouch Says:
AreUforReal, I hope the above statement was after some true research. I note: you didn’t mention who you are for. Therefore it sounds like your opinion is a regurgitation of gossip and tabloid hearsay.

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Now if this is not a personal attack on my intelligence then what it is. You assume because I didn’t state who I’m voting for that my opinions are based on hearsay as if I’m not intelligent enough to do my own research on ALL the candidates, not just the Democratic, and make an informed decision. If your not attacking me personally then don’t direct statements like this directly towards me.

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ggouch Says:

Your words lead me to think you took it personal…and that with all the good Oprah does, the thing you can’t forget is that she is leaving money to the care of her dogs…..

I am not on a secrete response team recruiting Oprah fans. I was just pointing out that it is her right to give what and to whom she chooses. And that as educated women, when we point out something so simplistic as Oprah leaving money to her animals, perhaps it should not stop there.

@dblaq Says:

Also that 30 Million is her money,if she chooses to make it rain on these ****es that is her choice.

I don’t hear anybody saying **** when these dummies make it rain in every damn club they go to. That money can probably buy one of their kids some school clothes or health insurance. Instead of throwing it on some nasty punnany in the strip club especially these chicks won’t think twice of the rain maker.

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Again if it’s out there for public scrutiny I have a right to my opinion. And, in my opinion $30 million dollars to her dogs is ridiculous. I could understand if it was to the humane society, or something, but for 6-8 dogs! Come on now. There are a few things that bother me about Oprah, and no I don’t feel the need to elaborate on what those things are to you. Just because she is an African- American woman with power does not mean that I have to be apart of her support squad.

And, as far as Oprah being an educated woman. I have never attacked her intelligence. I think that she is a beautiful, intelligent, inspirational woman. With that being said I am still entitled to my opinion of the things that are presented to me about her through the media. It may seem “hater-ish” to you, but what “hater-ish” to me is your attack on my personal opinion.

dblaq I completely agree with the second part of your statement. I am always talking about how these rapper and entertainers are quick to yell how much they love their “hood”, but don’t take the time to help their communities. If they put half of what they spend on jewelry and entertainment into community based programs they could make a world of difference. Look at the programs that entertainers like David Banner have started. He goes back to his block on a regular basis giving children cloths and food, and encouraging them to be better and strive for greatness. I commend people like that. People that take a hands on approach to the problem instead on pointing the finger and chastising.
ggouch

no problems Queen AreUforReal, just a healthy debate amongst the masses. Didn’t intend to upset you love.
http://www.myspace.com/aaronmichaelofatm AaronMichael

I never really felt one way or the other towards Oprah, but after this I do have a new found respect for her. OPRAH for President!….lol, she really is taking over the world though.
dblaq

@Areuforreal. Ok next time I will send you my email so you can send me the cliff notes on this long as post.

Anyways. Its nothing wrong with your opinion. everybody has one about everything and everyone, hell I know I have people that have their opinion about me. But I don’t give fluck what anybody thinks about me or how they feel. If they do it in public than they should be able to take it. The point I was simply making is when somebody has a problem with Oprah spending 30 million of her 2.5 billion on her dogs (which is like sales tax to her) than lets call out the bigger dummies that literally throw money away just so they can look like a “baller” in front of a bunch of people that don’t give a shnit if you get hit by lighting in the next 3 seconds. I got my opinions to and I know some people don’t like them either. I am all for freedom of expression, but if you express yourself about me too much I might have to kill you

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