(Not Really A) Dr. Phil is a pompous asshole.

Thanks a lot, Oprah.

>> ^Boise_Lib:

(Not Really A) Dr. Phil is a pompous asshole.
Thanks a lot, Oprah.


He's not a Dr?? Well what the fuck is he then?

>> ^alien_concept:

>> ^Boise_Lib:
(Not Really A) Dr. Phil is a pompous asshole.
Thanks a lot, Oprah.

He's not a Dr?? Well what the fuck is he then?


A charlatan.

He does have a PHd--so technically he can claim the Dr.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_McGraw
His dissertation was titled: "Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Psychological Intervention".
Quack! North Texas University must be so proud.

From the wiki:
"In 1983, McGraw and his father joined Thelma Box, a successful Texas businesswoman, in presenting "Pathways" seminars, "an experience-based training which allows individuals to achieve and create their own results."
Quack Quack!!

Charlatan.

According to Steve Salemo's book Sham (ISBN 978-1400054091), a good read btw, he has described himself as the world's worst marriage counsellor (which was his job prior to becoming Oprah's guru, although the Jimbo's big bag'o'trivia article doesn't mention that at all).
>> ^alien_concept:

>> ^Boise_Lib:
(Not Really A) Dr. Phil is a pompous asshole.
Thanks a lot, Oprah.

He's not a Dr?? Well what the fuck is he then?

Moving this video to alien_concept's personal queue. It failed to receive enough votes to get sifted up to the front page within 2 days.

Tow the line Ted - Society doesn't like a dissident.
Society will hold your hand and keep you safe. Just do what we tell you and how to do it and your life will be a miracle of plenitude. Don't over-think it and don't have your own opinion, just let it happen....

On the flip side, yes Phil has a big ego that throws around a lot of weight and he can be heavy handed. But, I do believe his heart is in the right place and he genuinely wants to help people. People in distress sometime need a heavy hand to make the decisions easy for them because they can't cross the line and make the decision for themselves.

People living in trauma, not only need the lifeline, they need someone to hold it for them as well. It's unfortunate, but it's true. If you haven't been there, you can't understand.

I'm not a Dr. Phil lover but If I had to have someone on my side fighting for me or in defense for me, I think I'd welcome him in and allow him to pave-the-way to healing whatever it was I couldn't get past. He may not always be right in the observation (who is) but he is genuine in the fight.