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[terrier3]

On 6/6/2014 Cakers1 said:

On 6/5/2014 croemer said:

Because there has been abuse in her family...he sister I believe had acid thrown in her face and was abused for years.

True but the attack was by a stranger. Her sister was on his show way back when his show was new.

As far as Robin, if she's a champion for ending domestic abuse, the rest is just nit-picking at her. I give her a lot of credit for not just sitting back and enjoying the money he earns.

She's giving back. That's all that matters.

Um, no, not really.

She is pulling in a salary as head of a foundation.

They get kind hearted people to buy their products, they set aside a portion to give to their charity (a tax deduction for them) - then she pulls in another salary as the CEO of the foundation.

It's a scam. It's perfectly legal - a loophole for those brazen enough to use it.

[croemer]

Thanks I knew there was a story with her sister...TY for the back ground info. I watch Dr. Phils show and have enjoyed many. He is a talk show like all the others...they are around to entertain and maybe learn a few things along the way. Don't like it...don't watch.

[QueenDanceALot]

I applaud Robin for being an outspoken advocate for abused women.

We need more women to speak out, degree or no degree! Experience is a good teacher sometimes.

I don't know Dr. Phil's primary motivation and I don't know how anyone here can know it, either. But he does have education and degrees in his field. He's not just some idiot with a show.

[Cakers1]

On 6/6/2014 KittyLouWhoToo said:

I applaud Robin for being an outspoken advocate for abused women.

We need more women to speak out, degree or no degree! Experience is a good teacher sometimes.

I don't know Dr. Phil's primary motivation and I don't know how anyone here can know it, either. But he does have education and degrees in his field. He's not just some idiot with a show.

Agree. Nobody really knows all the background involved with these programs. And the curriculum for schools regarding domestic violence is free.

I've stopped watching Dr. Phil a long time ago, but this nit-picking and calling these programs "scams" - it's all about that old sour grapes about the rich not really having a heart and just doing it for tax purposes.

As though anybody here with that much money would not use tax credits. lol

[Melania]

On 6/6/2014 Cakers1 said:

On 6/6/2014 KittyLouWhoToo said:

I applaud Robin for being an outspoken advocate for abused women.

We need more women to speak out, degree or no degree! Experience is a good teacher sometimes.

I don't know Dr. Phil's primary motivation and I don't know how anyone here can know it, either. But he does have education and degrees in his field. He's not just some idiot with a show.

Agree. Nobody really knows all the background involved with these programs. And the curriculum for schools regarding domestic violence is free.

I've stopped watching Dr. Phil a long time ago, but this nit-picking and calling these programs "scams" - it's all about that old sour grapes about the rich not really having a heart and just doing it for tax purposes.

As though anybody here with that much money would not use tax credits. lol

I agree!!

I always liked that he helps people get into the best rehab programs available. I wonder if he pays for it or the show does.

[Preds]

On 6/6/2014 KittyLouWhoToo said:

I applaud Robin for being an outspoken advocate for abused women.

We need more women to speak out, degree or no degree! Experience is a good teacher sometimes.

I don't know Dr. Phil's primary motivation and I don't know how anyone here can know it, either. But he does have education and degrees in his field. He's not just some idiot with a show.

I agree. At least she is doing something and any help is better than no help.

[Winifred]

While Dr. Phil has done a lot of good in trying to help individuals and families through the years, I rarely watch him any more as I feel his shows have gotten a bit crusty. He obviously has taken his show to ensure livelihoods for his entire family - that can be good that can be bad, but just do not think they should be promoted on the Dr. Phil Show. Doesn't Robin also have a new line of cosmetics? Not sure but thought I had seen that on the show also. Could be wrong however. I concur that it is great to have one and all concerned and involved in domestic abuse - of any nature.

[Gooday]

His show is an occasional guilty pleasure of mine. But then again, I admit (hanging my head) to watching The Steve Wilkos show occasionally as well as RHONJ and Mob Wives. Hey....whatever floats your boat!

[Preds]

On 6/6/2014 Winifred said:

While Dr. Phil has done a lot of good in trying to help individuals and families through the years, I rarely watch him any more as I feel his shows have gotten a bit crusty. He obviously has taken his show to ensure livelihoods for his entire family - that can be good that can be bad, but just do not think they should be promoted on the Dr. Phil Show. Doesn't Robin also have a new line of cosmetics? Not sure but thought I had seen that on the show also. Could be wrong however. I concur that it is great to have one and all concerned and involved in domestic abuse - of any nature.

He does promote her skin care line on his show and proceeds from it also go to her charity. It's sold on HSN.

[ROMARY]

I truly enjoy watching most of his shows, when I remember to tune in. Especially the shows focusing on problems with 'entitled' teen girls, and their moms/dads. It's a very common problem, and Dr. Phil encourages those families to get counseling, etc. to 'break' the sometimes destructive pattern.