I'm late to blogging about the Donald Trump-Rosie O'Donnell spat, but it continues to be in the news. When I first heard that the two were trading public insults, my initial reaction was to want to take Trump's side. Sure, he's a blowhard, but I do enjoy "The Apprentice" and, as the Martha Stewart version demonstrated, you can't just stick any famous businessperson in that role and make it work. Moreover, I was still annoyed by Rosie O'Donnell's insensitive mockery of Asians.
But Trump really is making it impossible to take his side. First of all, this is not what I consider to be logical or coherent argument:
Look at Rosie's moral compass, you tell me about a moral compass. You take a look at Rosie's moral compass. I mean, this woman is a disgrace.
If I recall correctly, the full interview contained additional comments about how ugly O'Donnell is and how Trump could probably steal O'Donnell's lover.
And then, there's this purported letter from Trump to O'Donnell, where Trump brings Barbara Walters into the mess, claiming that Walters lied to both of them.
It's all entertaining stuff, but given how much Trump promotes the Wharton School (from which he obtained his MBA), you have to wonder: is Wharton proud to have Trump as an alum, or embarrassed?
I'm on Rosie's side. Donald Trump scares the beejeesus out of me. At least she's kinda funny.
Posted by: Nicolle | January 10, 2007 at 03:41 PM
On the Barbara Walters issue wasn't the letter after Walters supported Rosie against Trump on The View?
It is hard to root for Trump but Rosie is just so annoying and self-righteous that it's impossible not to want her to be taken down a bit.
Posted by: | January 10, 2007 at 05:52 PM
Ratings for The Apprentice are at new lows and Trump is looking for someone to blame because it can't be his show's tired format or the host's massive ego that's keeping viewers away. It's Rosie's fault!
Posted by: Tom | January 11, 2007 at 08:53 AM
The Donald. I don't watch either "The Apprentice" or "The View." In sheer terms of relevance however, I'll side with a businessperson making things happen in the world over an individual who for some reason or another is able to make a living by just voicing their opinions.
Posted by: Law Monkey | January 12, 2007 at 05:22 PM
Good one, Law Monkey. I'm a Trump fan and hence side him by default, but I gotta admit, he IS taking the Rosie thing a bit too far.
*in whiny schoolyard tone*
She started it though!
Posted by: The Angry Medic | January 13, 2007 at 07:04 AM
I side with the Donald! Rosie is not a good role model for anyone! She's an opinionated, conclusion jumping,condemming person that should be fired. First for her tirade with Kelly Ripa ( I wouldn't want anyone putting their hand over my mouth either, especially a gay person)Then Donald Trump (even though I don't agree with his decision) Now Paula Abdul, when will it stop??? Rosie is not a very nice person, I will not watch the view anymore.
Posted by: | January 18, 2007 at 05:06 AM