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Oprah-merica
By daniel | June 9, 2006
About a month ago, Ann Oldenburg (USA TODAY) wrote an article that many, many people wrote commentary on. I don't feel like I need to say much myself, but I'll give you an initial paragraph here, and some links to what others have said. Read or not, but don't simply roll your eyes. Being one of the most influencial people in the world is no small matter.
After two decades of searching for her authentic self — exploring New Age theories, giving away cars, trotting out fat, recommending good books and tackling countless issues from serious to frivolous — Oprah Winfrey has risen to a new level of guru. She's no longer just a successful talk-show host worth $1.4 billion, according to Forbes' most recent estimate. Over the past year, Winfrey, 52, has emerged as a spiritual leader for the new millennium, a moral voice of authority for the nation.
With her television pulpit and the sheer power of her persona, she has encouraged and steered audiences (mostly women) in all matters, from genocide in Rwanda to suburban spouse swapping to finding the absolute best T-shirt and oatmeal cookie.
Link to The New Republic Article.
Link to Shaun Groves' thoughts.
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