Trump: Tara NOT Fired, Will Enter Rehab

76. this is bullshit. she should have lost her crown. she blew him.

Posted at 11:52AM on Dec 19th 2006 by audree

77. These girls competing for these beauty pagents know what their moral obligations and responsibilities are from day one. If they do not stick to the obligations they attest to abide by, then they should lose their crown. This is NOT setting a good example for young girls today.

Posted at 11:55AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Play By The Rules

78. Peach you better stop with that 'you people' sh*t. You have no f***ing idea if the person wrote those comments about race being an issue is african-american or not. So shut the f*** up.

Posted at 11:53AM on Dec 19th 2006 by kena

79. My only problem is sending her to rehab. If everyone who drank underage went to rehab, there would be a whole lot of people in the betty ford center. Did she get caught drinking or in the club? Because thats 2 totally different things. I don't really care either way, but if she doesn't need rehab, why send her there.

Posted at 11:54AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Brandon

80. I bet Amarosa is PISSED!

Posted at 11:57AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Barry Manilow

81. Uh...The Black card? *You* people?... seriously. Are you implying that by someone simply stating how they feel, that all of a sudden their feelings are insignificant? Fine. Forget being mauled by dogs and sitting at the back of the bus. Forget the fact that I still get followed around in Bloomingdales by the idiotic sales clerk who I KNOW is doing it because of the color of my skin. Forget the fact that I didn't act "ghetto" (as some of you who say people play the "black card" might assume. Yet you have the gall to use BET as your sole source of information on African-Americans. Yes, you're an idiot.) Forget the fact that I made it CLEAR to her that I think Kate Spade's handbags suck (they do, they're so ugly for such an expensive little thing), and if she hadn't been such a bigot, I would have been nice to purchase something that would have earned her a nice commission. No...racism is dead. Put your race cards down, people. Someone's upset and believes that the world is filled with color-free people.

But I digress.... It's amazing how people don't think that race plays a major role. While I don't understand Donald's STUPID AND ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC DECISION TO BE AN IDIOT, I won't jump to race. Not only is it an excuse for Donald Trump's STUPID AND ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC DECISION TO BE AN IDIOT, but it would also cover the fact that he is condoning the behavior of someone who obviously needs to learn her lesson. And for that alone, I will never watch the Miss USA pagaent again. I don't give a damn if the 2007 winner is black-- that will make it worse, frankly, because I'm not watching the 'makeup' show.

While I'm a believer of second chances, I will not support the ratings of someone who knows the standards have been jeopardized. When a preacher comes on television and admits to sinful behavior, he's mauled by the media. When a senator admits to having "problems" with alcohol and drugs, and little boys, we want him impeached. When a racist comes on television to apologize, we accept it, but we also accept the fact that his career is kaput. Yes, Tara, you're forgiven, but there's nothing like not having a crackhead crowning glory as a role model for my child. Mr. Trump, other than that toupee, you made the most idiotic move of your life.

Posted at 11:54AM on Dec 19th 2006 by SoSoDeaf

82. Of course WHITEAMERIKKA will do anything to keep from giving a black girl the crown!!!

Posted at 11:55AM on Dec 19th 2006 by britneysvag

83. First of all I can't believe how passionate some people are about this.

Secondly, if she can clean up her act and educate our youth about her experience, then she will be a great role model. We all make mistakes, and she is in a position to help others with theirs. Just hope she uses the situation to to help others. If she screws up again, she will obviously be replaced.

Lastly, I doubt that Trump made this decision by himself. I'm guessing he others help him with decisions such as this.

Posted at 12:08PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Matt

84. Hey # 14...You're a real CLASS ACT !!! You got any heat in that trailer ???....And to #33...I'd rather see a "drunk lesbian whore" ANYDAY than a Black get in....although sometimes you can get ALL 4 of these TOGETHER.....

Posted at 11:59AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Danny JG

85. Rehab - Great, the sooner she gets help the better. Retaining the title and the crown? I don't think so! I guess what we are teaching are children is that in America today, if you are rich enough, pretty enough, or connected enough, there are no consequences for your actions. We've all seen it time and time again. Shame on you Mr. Trump, perhaps you should fire yourself!

Posted at 4:24PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Ronda

86. Donald's response is so typical and expected.........and yes, it is "a black thing". It is an old card to play but its the truth. Its too bad white folks alway try to pretend that even as we approach 2007 that race doesn't matter.

You've never been black so we black folks will never expect you to understand.

Posted at 12:14PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Connie

87. I feel sorry for this kid from the boonies thrust into the glamor and addictive nightlife of NYC. Obviously, she had great 'role-models' to inspire her to her addictive ways - 'porno-flicker' heiress Hilton, 'crotch-exposing' Spears, 'fire-crotch-exposing' Lohan and the list goes on. If these underagers can be served at legal clubs why not Tara. This is America - we live by different rules for the common person on the street and the celebs. If the public and private club owners regulate and self-police themselves and their clientèle such incidents would not be recurring.

Posted at 11:58AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Tom

88. Second chance? No, there's not such thing. Say you shot me dead in the head, how the hell are you going to give me a second life huh? Duh! Everyone has only 1 life, use it wisely.

Posted at 11:57AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Second Chance?

89. Donald Trump is a pimp. Did you see the way Tara Conner acted in that press conference? She looked like a train wreck, just like Anna Nicole Smith. The only reason Trump didn't fire Tara is because he doesn't want a black Miss USA. Tara Conner is Kentucky trailer trash and a boozing dyke.

Posted at 11:59AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Andrew in Phoenix

90. Q: What do you call a slut who becomes Miss USA?

A: A slut.

Posted at 11:59AM on Dec 19th 2006 by hohum