People Contributing to the Intellectual Decline of Society
by houseofcards-22-276688 | created - 06 May 2011 | updated - 10 Jun 2011 | PublicThis is a list of snake oil salesmen, con-artists, conspiracy theorists, hypocrites, fundamentalists, cult leaders, liars, thieves and crooked politicians who are creating a culture of ignorance. Do not listen to these people.
1. Phil McGraw
Actor | Scary Movie 4
Phil McGraw was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Anne Geraldine "Gerrie" (Stevens) and Joseph J. "Joe" McGraw, Jr., an equipment supplier for oil fields. He earned his doctorate degree in psychology from the University of North Texas [1979]. In 1980 he founded Courtroom Sciences, Inc., a full-service ...
Claims to be a Psychologist though he is no longer certified. Rose to fame on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Currently spewing his Quackery to millions.
http://perezhilton.com/2009-07-23-dr-phil-and-wife-robin-sued-for-fraud-schemed-to-avoid-payment
http://eastcoastlawyer.blogspot.com/2008/01/dr-phil-is-no-doctor-and-other.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/27/business/media-dr-phil-medicine-man.html
http://dir.salon.com/story/ent/feature/2003/11/24/phil/?pn=2
http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/practical-parenting/article/-/8817675/dr-phil-controversy-advises-mother-she-should-not-let-her-son-play-with-dolls/
2. L. Ron Hubbard
Writer | Battlefield Earth
L. Ron Hubbard was born on March 13, 1911 in Tilden, Nebraska, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Battlefield Earth (2000), The Secret of Treasure Island (1938) and How the E-Meter Works (1976). He was married to Mary Sue Whipp, Sara Northrup and Margaret Louise Grubb. He died on January ...
founder of scientology and the pseudoscience of dianetics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_controversies
http://www.skepdic.com/dianetic.html
http://www.skepdic.com/emeter.html
http://www.skepdic.com/refuge/hubbard.html
http://www.xenu.net/roland-intro.html
3. Deepak Chopra
Actor | The Love Guru
Deepak Chopra, M.D is the author of more than 80 books translated in over 43 languages, including 22 New York Times bestsellers. His medical training is in internal medicine and endocrinology, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Association of Clinical...
"spiritualist" and proponent of alternative medicine and pseudo science.
http://www.skepdic.com/chopra.html
http://www.skepdic.com/ayurvedic.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepak_Chopra#Criticism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-FaXD_igv4
4. Bill O'Reilly
Actor | Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Political commentator Bill O'Reilly was born on September 10, 1949 in New York City, to Winifred Angela (Drake) and William James O'Reilly. He was born into a classic Irish Catholic family and attended private Catholic schools.
O'Reilly attended Marist College and studied history. Bill was also in ...
Provocateur, conservative television pundit. Calls his show "The No Spin Zone" despite being little more than just that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide
http://www.oreilly-sucks.com/oreillystupid.htm
http://www.oreilly-sucks.com/oreillypropaganda.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_O%27Reilly_(political_commentator)#Sexual_harassment_lawsuit
5. Mehmet Oz
Mehmet Oz was born on June 11, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for John Q (2002), Mom and Dad (2017) and The Dr. Oz Show (2009). He has been married to Lisa Oz since June 29, 1985. They have four children.
probably one of the most dangerous, spreading false information to millions that could threaten their lives and those of their children.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6kn-JJ2HiU
http://www.skepdic.com/skeptimedia/skeptimedia5.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Oz#Controversy
6. Donald Trump
Producer | The Apprentice
Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946 at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York City, New York. He is the son of Mary Trump (née Macleod) and Fred Trump, a real estate millionaire. His mother was a Scottish immigrant who initially worked as a maid. His father was born in New ...
really, do i have to explain? ok, i will. besides his blatant racism, ignorance of politics and terrible shows. He bankrupted a CASINO.
http://www.skepdic.com/birthers.html
http://politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/17/donald-trumps-casino-comp_n_167474.html
7. Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch is Executive Chairman of News Corp and Co-Chairman of Fox Corporation, two of the most recognized and influential media companies in the world.
Mr. Murdoch has been Executive Chairman of News Corp since 2013, when News Corporation separated into two distinct, publicly traded companies...
Spreading Conservative bias through his hundreds of companies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_News_Channel_controversies
http://mediamatters.org/topic/onlyonfox/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outfoxed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupert_murdoch#Tax_avoidance
http://mediamatters.org/research/201105070007
8. Tom Cruise
Actor | Top Gun
In 1976, if you had told fourteen-year-old Franciscan seminary student Thomas Cruise Mapother IV that one day in the not too distant future he would be Tom Cruise, one of the top 100 movie stars of all time, he would have probably grinned and told you that his ambition was to join the priesthood. ...
http://www.skepdic.com/dianetic.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwAaHbmF5S4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgqKA3w6T2U&feature=related
9. Jesse Ventura
Actor | Predator
Jesse Ventura was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bernice Martha (Lenz), a nurse who was of German descent, and George William Janos, a steam fitter of Slovak ancestry. In November 1990, professional wrestler turned actor Jesse Ventura was elected to a four-year term as mayor of Brooklyn Park, ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_Theory_with_Jesse_Ventura#Controversy http://skepticblog.org/2011/05/03/jesse-ventura-versus-michael-shermer/
10. Ray Comfort
Producer | Evolution vs. God: Shaking the Foundations of Faith
Ray Comfort is the Founder/President/CEO of Living Waters Publications. After relocating from New Zealand to Southern California in the late 1980s, Ray introduced a long line of pastors and churches to a biblical teaching which he called Hell's Best Kept Secret. The positive and enthusiastic ...
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