Oprah Winfrey

I think Oprah runs the country. I was just reading a court case that was against Oprah for one of her shows and she won. That's not my main point, but it got me thinking. Here is an excerpt from my paper:

"It was an interesting case to read though because I have often wondered what real effects an influential source (like Oprah Winfrey) has on people and the economy. I know that anything that Oprah Winfrey has endorsed has had a very positive effect on that product or person. For example her featured books in her book club or her “Favorite Things” show, and even President Obama. I watched the show when Oprah said that he should run for president when he was still the senator of Illinois. The next month, he was a candidate. The next presidential election, he became president."

If you think about it, whatever Oprah has endorsed has changed the economy. She endorses a product, those sales go up. She has an issue about a product, the sales go down. For example: Ugg Boots were once on her Favorite Things show and their sales sky rocketed. Or like the case I was reading about Texan ranchers losing money during the mad cow disease scare. She aired a show about the ordeal over the disease and had experts give their opinions. One specifically sad negative things, and the ranchers lost tons of money. Coincidence? Also, not to mention my example of President Obama. Another famous person we may know is Josh Grobin. Or what about Gail? Oprah's best friend. The list goes on for people Oprah has helped boost their fame. And some more: Dr. Phil (therapist), Dr. Oz (general health doc), Bob Greene (trainer), Nate Burkus (decorator)

Let's face it. Oprah can control the economy and choose our president. Oprah Winfrey runs the country.