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The one thing I love about The View is when the ladies speak openly and honestly. It's a rare view (no pun intended) into the lives of celebrities that is rarely seen on any other show. Whether by choice, or circumstance, I find it fascinating. Yes, I admit it. I love The View. Perhaps I need a 12 step program. Hi, I'm xingu. I'm a Viewaholic.

I love a good sting covered in honey. I don't think it's in Rachel's DNA to be nasty, but she reminds me of Dorothy Parker, George S. Kaufman, Tallulah Bankhead, Noel Coward and a splash of Groucho Marx all blended into one gorgeous, tasty cocktail. I'll take a seat at her Algonquin table/piano bar anytime.

I don't think she loves to talk about it, but it is a frequent hot topic. (Not so much Sunny's marriage, but infidelity). Sunny is very protective of Manny, which I admire. Maybe overly so, but she is on TV. She has often stated that if Manny cheated, she wouldn't throw him to the door, she would try to work things out. Which I think, in reality, most people do. But more importantly, if Manny and Sunny got divorced, who would get custody of the chickens? Manny for a fried dinner or Sunny for eggs? From the shows that I've watched I've only seen Sunny cop to her not-so perfect moments. How she smothers her kids, doesn't give Manny enough time, doesn't pay attention to her family, wishes she had more time for her friends, travels too much, drinks too much on occasion, can be a bit "Mama Bear". Outside of her prosecution record (which she never lost a case) I have never seen her "PERSONALLY-PERFECT SCALE". I honestly don't remember Sunny comparing her perfect life to others. She has frequently said that she and Manny drive each other crazy, which I think is completely appropriate for a twenty-something year marriage.

I think one most certainly can, as can anyone, but it's risk one takes. While I detest this employer's view, it is (sadly) his right. That's why we need more forward thinking individuals in power. But I think the bigger issue is why this woman chooses to post this picture openly. As my beloved Valerie Cherish would say, "I don't need to see that." Some things need to be kept private. Unless you're posing for swimsuit modeling. I can see gross businessmen ogling her expecting more than a deal. I'm a firm believer in that you should present yourself as you would like others to see you. And this goes equally for men in speedos. Just turn your profile to private. I am so tired of this mentality that I can do whatever I want. Yes, you can, but you must also suffer the consequences.

Sandy went to one of the premier boat shows in Europe. She saw elegant designs that took months and big bucks to produce, yet she wants the interior crew to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear; Aesha said they had a cabinet of marbles to work with. She then gave them two blocks to find table settings to match those of the Met Ball. Gee, Sandy, why don't you just say here's $2K go shop on Amazon Europe. It'll be delivered before the next cruise. They order all their provisions online. Why? Because there would be no drama and she would pass up an opportunity to belittle the interior crew. IMO. As for the hours they work and sleep, cry me a river. I worked in a dry yacht (also known as a land resort) in the Poconos all through college. Up at six, breakfast service til 10, back on service at 11, lunch service til 2, break from 2-6. dinner service from 6-1. Rinse and repeat. These guys get a break every four days. My bosses never treated me to fancy dinners and getaways like these guys. This is not to mention how cruise ship employees are treated. They have no stinking Maritime laws (as Aesha explained) to protect them. Here's an interesting story on crew salaries: Yacht salaries So between their yacht salaries, their tips and their productions salaries, I'm not feeling for them To quote Jim Jeffries, everyone's a

Since I started this kerfuffle, I just want to formally apologize to the board for my stupid, ill-informed comments regarding Rob Lowe. I apologize to all those I offended. Now, can someone tell my why Abby said to Rachel that her father wasn't the whistleblower? Is this a theory? Wow, if a Group A ticket gives you standby, what does a Group C ticket offer? A weekend with Meghan?

I've read this statement three times and I have no idea what it means. I give up.

I don't mean to sound cruel, but I think Sara was at her best as KLG and Hoda's internet gopher. She was so cute as she interacted live with fans. That's the Sara I love. Find your lane, honey, and stick with it. Thanks Medicine Crow. I live by Occam's Razor: The most obvious answer is usually the correct answer.

Who is this everyone you speak of? Sara has had three shots at daytime TV: KLG and Hoda, The View, and now her own show. She is simply not connecting with audiences. I think she's sweet as pie, but she is as interesting as dry toast. With that said, I would trade her for two Huntsmen and three McCains anyday.

Back in the old days people would take me to task for insinuating that Anderson Cooper was gay. Just sayin'.

With all respect, please don't. Keeping guys on the side and paying off tabloid reporters doesn't come cheap. Allegedly.

I love how MM glossed over her stats last week that 28% of Americans were in favor of impeachment yet it's double now. Last week she claimed to have the finger on America (um, which finger) with only 28% of America supporting Impeachment. Well, now it's double and growing. And growing. Will she admit she was wrong? No, of course not. She saw it coming. If she were such a political prognosticator she would have been snapped up. But she's not. She's a political has-been since her father died. Like many other political children, she will have her 15 minutes and never to be seen again. I fucking hate lying liars like MM*. There is no way in fucking hell that she has the pulse of middle america as she claims. Outside of her trip to Wyoming (even though she claimed to be going back to AZ) has she ever met a middle-american. I honestly think that she thinks that in her mind she rolls around the mid-west in her late father's Straight Talk Express (what a stupid name) and talks to average americans soliciting political advice. I honestly think she's that cray-cray. * Except for liars who tell me I look good. That's just common courtesy.

I, for one, have not forgotten the loss of the catholic victims of the Holocaust. They were as victimized as the Jews, the Gypsies, the Gays and anyone else who wasn't "Aryan". My heart goes out to you and your family.

Teacher, but not a certified teacher. She had no teaching credentials. But she was involved as a teacher's assistant at Head Start. For which I commend her.

I feel your pain. That's why I give WG a pass on this. I bet there were a lot of hard times for Whoopi to talk about, so she remembers only the good. It's a coping mechanism; I use it daily. This adoration of Rob Lowe makes me sick. Are none of the ladies aware of his past? My how the times have changed. Do people not remember how Rob Lowe raped* a 16 year old, yet got off scot-free: Rob Lowe Story There was an actual video, and he still got off. He was 24 at the time. Why was there no justice then? MONEY!! And connections. This group, sans Joy and WG, were ready to crucify and remove from office Al Franken for a tit grab, yet a rape on a teen from Rob Lowe gets a " Your sons are so funny...We love their tweets" What the fuck??? A 24 year old having sex with a sixteen year old is rape. Pure and simple. Rob Lowe is in the category of men like Woody Allen and Roman Polansky--those whose projects I will never watch. *Allegedly. I'm choosing to use the word "allegedly" reluctantly because I've seen the tape, I have a brain, I'm not a lawyer and I'm not a talk show host.