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Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Tony Robbins – It’s All Snake Oil

(Continued from last week)  It’s Not You – It’s the Snakes But you’re not, Jonah you’re not. Everybody says you’re the finest preacher Rode Apple Junctions has ever had.” “You came once and never came back again. Why Clem? Why … Continue reading

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What Do Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Tony Robbins Have That Reverend Jumpin’ Jonah Johnson Doesn’t? – Part I

Jumpin’ Jonah Tries to Find Answers at the Bottom of a Coffee Cup Jumpin’ Jonah Johnson slogged into the Jittery Goat Cafe the other day. Clem had never seen him so unhappy and despondent. “Coffee,” Jonah said. “Black.” “Jonah, are … Continue reading

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Oprah, Negative Energy, The Occult, And 800-Pound Gorillas

Negative Energy Or Personal Responsibility?  This past week Oprah interviewed a young boy who had been treated for having uncontrollable rage. The boy was given coping techniques. He explained it, as if parroting his therapist, like surrounding himself with positive energy. Oprah chimed … Continue reading

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