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Topic : 02/25 Octuplets' Mom Talks to Dr. Phil

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Created on : Monday, February 23, 2009, 06:59:59 pm

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"Outrageous, irresponsible and completely out of touch with reality" are just a few comments being said about Nadya Suleman, the single mother of six who recently gave birth to octuplets in California. In a daytime exclusive interview, Dr. Phil addresses the questions the public wants to know. Hear how she ended up with 14 babies, how she plans to take care of them, and if there be more children. And, Dr. Phil shares his thoughts of the single mother. Talk about the show here.

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denisematthews

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February 25, 2009, 4:41 pm PST

octomom

i am watching this show and i cannot believe that this woman with soo many kids to start with would even conider having more and it is not because she is single it is because she is fiancially not capable of this. she should have those babies taken from her until she can get on her feet this whole story is ridiculous the kids are the ones that will suffer. she is not finacially able to take care of he kids she has she should not have had these kids. she needs to have her tubes tied so she cannot have no more kids.

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ellenmor

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February 25, 2009, 4:44 pm PST

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Dr. Phil, I understand it's all about the children, but when do you draw the line? She had a plan, made with no doubt her doctor. Her 15 min of fame, and listen a realestate friend is looking for a home, before the children were born, I don't know what kind of people can buy homes in the states, when you don't have any money and your mom;s home is in forclosure, doesn;t make since unless, who are planning to go to the public and ask for a free home, food clothing and help. Let me guess there is a b ook deal and perhaps a movie deal in the making! In canada if you can't support your children they are taken away and placed in loving caring homes. Of course she is selfish, I was a single mom of three, I worked not one but two jobs to support my children, and there was many days I went without food, because I felt, that I could make another meal for them. Although I love my children, I never once thought ,I need to have more.... she wanted her 15 min of fame, her kids will have to look this years down the road, when many people in the states are losing their homes and jobs, when the governemnt should be helping these families struggling to hold onto their homes, will have to support this ONE family.

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dena2009

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February 25, 2009, 4:51 pm PST

02/25 Octuplets' Mom Talks to Dr. Phil

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The so-called Octomom is just a perfect result of our culture. One thing no one's noticing: she seems to really believe that her embryos were all living children, just like conservative religious types who fought so hard against stem-cell research. So she's like a religious conservative. On the other hand, she's like progressives including Oprah and Barack Obama. Remember Oprah is always telling people to live their dreams, no matter how impossible they seem. She pushed "The Secret" where you can have whatever you want by believing. Barack Obama is now leading the country through incredible challenges, much bigger than what Nadia faces, yet everyone admires his cool confidence. Why is Dr. Phil so determined to break her into admitting she did something wrong? No one hit George Bush hard on the mistakes he obviously made as President, and everyone praises Barack Obama for having huge and seemingly impossible goals.

I THINK DR PHIL IS TRYING TO GET HER TO REALIZE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WAY SHE IS THINKING. SHE NEED TO BE AWARE OF HOW NOT NORMAL THIS SITUATION IS.. THATS THE FIRST STEP IN HELPING HER... WOW ! ! ! SHE IS A HARD EGG TO CRACK! ! !

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chrisdawkins

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February 25, 2009, 4:53 pm PST

02/25 Octuplets' Mom Talks to Dr. Phil

I have been watching this woman, and she has no idea what she is in for. From what I see, she does not listen. Dr. Phil is asking her questions, and she wants to talk over him, instead of listening to him to what he has to say. She needs to stop listen, and take advice right now. it's hard with 2 kids I have, and they are 7 years apart

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chattykathy65

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February 25, 2009, 4:56 pm PST

Ms. Suleman

All I have to say is how can you bring children into this world and not provide for them financially to see them through until they're adults. It is a social and moral responsibility to provide for your family. You don't have children with the expectation that people like your family, friends or community will help you raise them. When you decide to have children, even 1 child, this is your responsibility and no one else's, not your social network and certainly not the governments. To have children and hope that you'll worry about the money and such things later is absolutely ludicrous. I understand why people are mad and they should be. You cannot have babies and raise them on love alone. You need money and with 14 children you certainly need lots of it. Suleman was totally selfish and irresponsible.

The kids are here now and what's done is done. However, I think she should be sent to work (very soon) to earn every penny that those kids are going to cost to raise. The family, friends and community can raise her children while she works, they're going to do it anyway, so you might as well send her to work and make her useful. Besides, she can provide her love and mothering skills when she gets home from work, just like the rest of the mother's in the world!!!

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niceguy999

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February 25, 2009, 5:00 pm PST

Disappointed!

When the mother would not talk to the media for the first week or so they were in panic. They whined for days and days, then when they got access to her like a bunch of sharks on a hurt dolphin they swarmed and attacked her without mercy. The media do a moderate job of seeming objective and just wanting to report the facts but really within they are full of greed and are concerned only about the ratings. Dr. Phil don't mistake the fact that some people have you set to auto record on their Tivos as great ratings for these shows. I had high hopes for Dr. Phil I thought that he really tried to be a good therapist and seek the truth of the situation but he seem to be more like the heartless media pandering to their ratings.

Regarding this woman I have heard her case and think that it is time to back off. She made decisions based on information that she received. Those decisions were risky (well not so risky if you understood the chances) but she wanted to have children. I think that many in society have been brainwashed into believing that children are a burden which must be taken care of in a certain way and with certain societal expectations. Right to bare children is an unalienable right given to women. Because she cannot provide her children with the typical requirements and expectations developed by our incessant and unchecked spending. Our society has, in many cases, neglected the real needs of children by trying to cover our sins with by giving children "things". Children don't really need "things" they need love, shelter, food, and hygene.

Taking shots at the doctor is the result of a society obsessed with litigiousness. The doctor likely acted within his responsibilities, Doctors should not have the right to determine when a woman can or cannot have a child. Responsibility for child baring should be on the woman and her husband (if that is the case), not the medical professional helping them to achieve their goals.

It is all too frequent that citing someones religious affiliation is used as a means for disregarding their opinion or even for disregarding their rights. People whine and demand "free speech" but seem to refuse or demean the "free speech" of those with religious feelings.

Our society has become heartless and quite ignorant when we demand that kids be taken away from this or that person. A parent has a right to have a child as long as they give the child the basic needs. The Texas courts reprimanded the activities of their state workers for taking children away from their mothers unwarranted. This activity goes on all across the nation. Parents right are all to easy to disregard as long as its not your children.

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seeyah

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February 25, 2009, 5:06 pm PST

I also think she is not well

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You do not understand there is something mentally wrong with this women. I feel sorry for her. We need to protect these babies. Nobody in there right mind would do this. She is really a sick women and I say that not to be mean. . I will pray for her but I hope the babies go to a loving home.

But, why don't you give Nadya a lie detector test and ask her if this was a scam to get a tv show, book deal, donations, etc.

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californiageez

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February 25, 2009, 5:11 pm PST

She wants to be what?

This woman says she is going to get a masters degree to be a counselor. She is the one who needs counseling(probably the reason for her choice of vocation). My question is...Who is going to go to this person for counseling. This would be the person you would choose to help you straighten out your life...you have got to be kidding me.

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erin_h

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February 25, 2009, 5:23 pm PST

ADD/ADHD

Is it possible that Nadya has ADD/ADHD and doesn't realize it? She missed the point of the questions that were asked and she seemed very figity.

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chrisdawkins

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February 25, 2009, 5:24 pm PST

oct-mom

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i think all her kids should be takin away she is clearly not mentaly able to take care of 14 kids and for anyone to think she is well clearly there are not mentaly stable them selfs

I agree, she has some mental issues, and I hate to say it, but post-partum is going to set in, and we have no idea what she may do to those children. She may snap, and those children are in the cross fire, no matter how much she say she loves them. We have seen it time, and time again.Someone needs to step in before it is to late

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