Confessions of a journalist

I have a confession to make: I don't like Oprah. I realize this puts me in a small minority, and I probably just made a lot of people angry. The fact is I don't buy into her "image."

According to her bio she started as a journalist. I won't even get into a "journalist" who not only names her magazine after herself but also puts her image on the front of it each month. A real journalist wouldn't do that, nor do they believe in self-promotion.

Anytime she does something "good" for others or has big giveaways on her show, she promotes up to and after the event. If Oprah is truly doing this to benefit others, and from her heart, why does she feel the need to boast about. It all comes down to the bottom line. Most of the giveaways are paid for by the advertisers or manufacturers providing the products. The network is making mega bucks, which means Oprah is making even more money. This means that Oprah is happy because this not only boosts her substantial income, but also, her image. Good ol' Oprah.

If she really wants to help others, she should let go of some money and help those who truly need it. Then don't brag about it. Just do it and feel good about doing something wonderful, not something to make you look good in others eyes.

Bragging has always been a pet peeve of mine. I hate it when people boast about what they've done. Some of my colleagues do this and it irritates me. If you're doing your job as you should then the powers to be know, and you shouldn't have to bring it to their attention. I mean truly, I don't care and don't want to hear about it. Sorry, I digressed.

For those of you who are thinking of all the good Oprah has done and want to blast me, don't waste your time. Yes, I'm a smartass and opinionated but this is how I truly feel and think. I just don't like Oprah or her lack of ethics.

Believe me, Oprah doesn't care what I think. After all, I'm one person in a sea of thousands who do buy into her image. And with that said, the sun with still rise tomorrow ...