Is Dr Phil the biggest idiot on the planet?

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JulesMaximus

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Originally posted by: ElFenix
he has his own tv show and an income that puts many 3rd world countries to shame. yeah, he's an idiot.

No, clearly we all are for allowing this. :laugh:
 

Agentbolt

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Holy crap, I actually agree with Jules on something.

Yes, this needs to be discussed more often. Dr. Phil and Rosie O'Donnell are the two worst human beings on the entire planet. Every time I turn on my cable box, it defaults to channel 2, and when I get home from work it's always Dr. Phil on, and it's ALWAYS an incest show. Seriously, how many families suffering from incest-minded members do you need to have on your show, you disgusting bald freak? I hate you.
 

Farang

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From wikipedia:

Suspension of License to Practice

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists imposed disciplinary sanctions on McGraw on January 27, 1989 for an inappropriate "dual relationship" reported in 1988 by a therapy client/employee from 1984. McGraw was ordered by the Board to take an ethics class, pass a jurisprudence exam, complete a physical evaluation, undergo a psychological evaluation and have his practice supervised for one year in order to continue his private practice in Texas. McGraw admits to giving the client a "job" at his office (which is not allowed), but denied carrying on a sexual relationship with the 19 year old, who says their relationship was "sexually inappropriate."[7][2][8] As of 2008, McGraw is still not licensed to practice psychology.
 

Rudee

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Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Holy crap, I actually agree with Jules on something.

Yes, this needs to be discussed more often. Dr. Phil and Rosie O'Donnell are the two worst human beings on the entire planet.

Add Maury Povich to that list.

 

Agentbolt

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Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Holy crap, I actually agree with Jules on something.

Yes, this needs to be discussed more often. Dr. Phil and Rosie O'Donnell are the two worst human beings on the entire planet.

Add Maury Povich to that list.

Maury knows what he is and doesn't attempt to hide it under a thin, sweaty veneer of respectability. He's no different than Springer.
 

IceBergSLiM

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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
OP,

Did it ever occur to you that this was Britney/her publicist/families idea? That perhaps they called in Dr. Phil? Of course not since you clearly accept what your told and do not use your brain for critical thinking.

And what legitimate doctor would participate in such a stunt?


Sorry, I've never surveyed doctors on this matter.
 

Rudee

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Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Holy crap, I actually agree with Jules on something.

Yes, this needs to be discussed more often. Dr. Phil and Rosie O'Donnell are the two worst human beings on the entire planet.

Add Maury Povich to that list.

Maury knows what he is and doesn't attempt to hide it under a thin, sweaty veneer of respectability. He's no different than Springer.


He tried to hide that once or twice a year when he has Jack Hanna on the show with animals. The rest is utter crap and I want him killed.
 

Farang

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Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Holy crap, I actually agree with Jules on something.

Yes, this needs to be discussed more often. Dr. Phil and Rosie O'Donnell are the two worst human beings on the entire planet.

Add Maury Povich to that list.

Maury knows what he is and doesn't attempt to hide it under a thin, sweaty veneer of respectability. He's no different than Springer.


He tried to hide that once or twice a year when he has Jack Hanna on the show with animals. The rest is utter crap and I want him killed.

Yes master.
 

CPA

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Originally posted by: Farang
Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Agentbolt
Holy crap, I actually agree with Jules on something.

Yes, this needs to be discussed more often. Dr. Phil and Rosie O'Donnell are the two worst human beings on the entire planet.

Add Maury Povich to that list.

Maury knows what he is and doesn't attempt to hide it under a thin, sweaty veneer of respectability. He's no different than Springer.


He tried to hide that once or twice a year when he has Jack Hanna on the show with animals. The rest is utter crap and I want him killed.

Yes master.

LOL, I almost spit my jello out. I think some went up my nose.
 

LegendKiller

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He's the type of guy who uses anything, anybody, any way he can. There are far too many "psychologists" like him out there that end up suckling patients for money but provide no benefit in the long-run.

It's sad that he's using Spears as a tool to increase his fame. I hope that Oprah realizes he's nothing but a tool and dumps him.

Unfortunately, she probably won't and the rest of America will just listen and lap up the train wreck, while contributing to Spear's dismay over the world. Hopefully it doesn't end in her killing herself, or worse, but at this point, everybody is using her as a punching bag to transfer their live's misery. It's "reality tv" at its finest and Americans love it.

As far as the worst people on the face of the planet. Nobody, not even Dr. Phil, Geraldo, Povich, beats Nancy Grace. Talk about an ass who abuses stories and people.

 

waggy

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Dec 14, 2000
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is he a idiot? heck no. would i go to him for help? oh hell no.


but he understands exactly what makes him money and it is working. he is makeing money like crazy.


 

Fritzo

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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: Modeps
From Wiki, he's not even licensed to practice:
Suspension of License to Practice

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists imposed disciplinary sanctions on McGraw on January 27, 1989 for an inappropriate "dual relationship" reported in 1988 by a therapy client/employee from 1984. McGraw was ordered by the Board to take an ethics class, pass a jurisprudence exam, complete a physical evaluation, undergo a psychological evaluation and have his practice supervised for one year in order to continue his private practice in Texas. McGraw admits to giving the client a "job" at his office (which is not allowed), but denied carrying on a sexual relationship with the 19 year old, who says their relationship was "sexually inappropriate."[6][2][7] As of 2008, McGraw is still not licensed to practice therapy.

But he's Oprah approved!

There's another useless moron nobody should ever listen to.

This guy is actually a genius!!! He got a book of 1001 Clever Southern Sayings and all he has to do is recite one everytime someone says something! Great racket.
 

Perknose

Forum Director & Omnipotent Overlord
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Britney Spears and Dr. Phil richly deserve each other.
 

JulesMaximus

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Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
OP,

Did it ever occur to you that this was Britney/her publicist/families idea? That perhaps they called in Dr. Phil? Of course not since you clearly accept what your told and do not use your brain for critical thinking.

And what legitimate doctor would participate in such a stunt?


Sorry, I've never surveyed doctors on this matter.

There's no need to. The answer is no.

It's called a code of ethics.
 

Rudee

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Apr 23, 2000
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What I don't get about the Britney Spears incident at her home, is why they felt they had to take her to the hospital simply because she was under the influence of something? Lot's of people smoke up or drink in their homes and they certainly don't need to be taken to the hospital. What a waste of tax dollars.
 

Homerboy

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I dunno. Seems pretty damned smart to me.
World reknowned celebrity. Makes boucoup $$$.
He's the smart one. The idiots are the ones that listen.

He's far from a "Doctor" at this point. He's pure entertainer. Did you post the same thread when Judge Wapner or Judy took to TV the first time too?
 

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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Originally posted by: Rudee
What I don't get about the Britney Spears incident at her home, is why they felt they had to take her to the hospital simply because she was under the influence of something? Lot's of people smoke up or drink in their homes and they certainly don't need to be taken to the hospital. What a waste of tax dollars.

Last I knew medical centers weren't free or paid for by the taxpayers...well, unless you're an illegal alien or are uninsured.
 

IceBergSLiM

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Originally posted by: Rudee
What I don't get about the Britney Spears incident at her home, is why they felt they had to take her to the hospital simply because she was under the influence of something? Lot's of people smoke up or drink in their homes and they certainly don't need to be taken to the hospital. What a waste of tax dollars.

She was hysterical. Shouting. Tears. Threats. The crazy eyes.

Follow up stories say she was on a Rx pill binge for 2 days. consuming up to 100 pills.
 

Agentbolt

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Man, it be taking every ounce of self-control K-Fed has to not walk around literally rubbing his hands together and giggling. When he gets permanent custody of the kiddies, he's going to be getting MAJOR bank from Britney in child support. Finally the system works for a guy in this situation!
 

ranmaniac

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He's an idiot, but a rich and famous idiot, and that's all that matters in this world apparently.

 

torpid

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Hm... so it's legal to not be a licensed doctor and still call yourself a doctor?

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How do I change my handle to dr. torpid?
 

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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Originally posted by: Homerboy
I dunno. Seems pretty damned smart to me.
World reknowned celebrity. Makes boucoup $$$.
He's the smart one. The idiots are the ones that listen.

He's far from a "Doctor" at this point. He's pure entertainer. Did you post the same thread when Judge Wapner or Judy took to TV the first time too?

Except Wapner actually has a law degree from USC Law School and was a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles county. Judge Judy was a family court judge and has a law degree from New York Law School.

Dr Phil is a hack who isn't even licensed to practice psychology.
 

hanoverphist

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Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
Originally posted by: Rudee
What I don't get about the Britney Spears incident at her home, is why they felt they had to take her to the hospital simply because she was under the influence of something? Lot's of people smoke up or drink in their homes and they certainly don't need to be taken to the hospital. What a waste of tax dollars.

She was hysterical. Shouting. Tears. Threats. The crazy eyes.

Follow up stories say she was on a Rx pill binge for 2 days. consuming up to 100 pills.

sooo... a regular night at one of her shows, eh? :laugh: