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Hey Donald -- Where'd YOU Learn to Count?

Call it the "Art of the Spin."

Donald Trump granted an "exclusive" interview to the "Today" show this morning with the express purpose of refuting Rosie's gleeful assertion from Wednesday -- namely, that the debut episode of this season's "The Apprentice" had "tanked" in the ratings. The only problem was, it did tank. It was third in the 10-11 PM slot, well behind "Desperate Housewives" and "Cold Case."

In his inimitably self-satisfied way, Trump told "Today's" Natalie Morales that his show was "the most successful show in the last 14 months in its timeslot." Uh, what? Actually, it wasn't even the most successful show that NBC has run in the 9:30-11:00 PM timeslot since October 2005. Its 5.5 household rating can't match that of "Crossing Jordan" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," the two other shows that have recently run in that slot.

Of course, the Donald was saying all this on NBC, which, of course, just happens to air "The Apprentice." Hmm.



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31. Do you have to keep showing his photos...he makes me gag! What a disgusting excuse for a human being. He may have money but that is all he has...no class, no integrity, no decency...he is the most vulgar person on this planet!

Posted at 8:16PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Lina

32. Mr. Trump's HAIR IS REAL for all those who keep talking about it being a toupee.
I just saw him on t.v. demonstrating for one of the interviewers by brushing it back from his forehead and exposing his hairline! Very sexy, I might add!

Further for those who keep calling his hair a "combover" you are wrong. If anything, it might be thought of as a pompador (but without all of the greasy kid stuff and hairspray)!

If he should decide to change it, I think he'd look cute with an AJ HAMMER cut.
Not sure what you call it but nice and conservative and kind of wispy on the top!

Posted at 8:29PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Queen of Tarts

33. AND! So what if ratings for "The Appretice" were down...Trump did get to be where is based in TV raings!

The Barbara Walters will still be able to interview the most successful celebrities and the msot powerful people in the world!

A billionaire...who by the way does give classes in how to make alot of money in Real Estate and a TV Broadcasting icon? They will survive.

Rosie on the other hand...if "The View" gets cancelled?...where does that leave her?

Let's face it...Rosie is no Ellen....who is in a class all by herself..and will be hosting the Oscars!!!

Posted at 8:33PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Some who has a different perpective.

34. It's funny how things go.......I use to respect "The Donald" and wasn't so sure of Rosie, but after all this...whew! HIs true colors have finally shown through. I hope his books, his real estate, his show....all bomb! He is one sad, rude man! For all of us that live a modest life....work hard, try to do good in this world.....well here is a prime example of who are the real lucky ones!! WE HAVE OUR DIGNITY!! We would all love more money........but it can turn on you and simply is NOT everything!! How could he be happy. Just look at that smug, nasty face and hey Donald.......you are the only one that is in love with that comb -over of yours.. To Rosie and Barbara! Don't worry.....your maturity will win this one! Donald is a sorry spoiled little boy! Whaaaaa!

Posted at 8:37PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Shannon

35. It IS a combover. From the front to the back.

Posted at 8:34PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Judy

36. LATEST ON AOL: Whose side are you on in this fight?
Donald's 61%
Rosie's 39%
Total Votes: 141,964

Wow! The Trump Organization must have had lots of its employees busy answering this poll! LOL

Posted at 8:41PM on Jan 11th 2007 by kryptogal

37. Boy, this man just can't let anything go.. It's his way and his way. His father must be rolling over that he can stoop so low and act like such a spoiled man. Baron is quieter then his dumb dad. Why the Today Show is letting this man just walk onto their show and do his ranting when he wants to is beyond me. They are slipping in the ratings because of him!!!! GROW UP OLD BALD COMB OVER MAN... Get back to your own business.....

Posted at 8:40PM on Jan 11th 2007 by none yur biz

38. I'ce never watched the apprentice and I don't plan on it. From what i've heard it's just anotherway for him to throw his weight around and act like a big shot.
You know what they say about guys like that. You'd probably see a bigger dick on a dead rat.

Posted at 8:50PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Trump SUCKS!

39. Man he just can't and won't grow up and shut up. He is really making a fool of himself. His Dad would be really proud of him (not)!!!! Who would let this man just walk onto The Today Show without being invited??? He must have them in his pocket to? What a mess he has made of the NBC network. Get over it Donald Duck, grow up and go back to whatever you do and let people get back to the real news of the day. Money can't buy everything because if it did you would have some integrity and morality. GET OVER IT WE ALL HAD A LAUGH AT YOUR EXPENSE that is just life. Now go comb your hair and buy some shares in hairspray we all know you use a bottle a day. GO TO WORK.......

Posted at 8:55PM on Jan 11th 2007 by none yur biz

40. Donald, You have the right to defend yourself but you are MUCH MORE ADULT then Rosie let the "sticks and stones"lay and she will move on to someone or something else.

Posted at 10:51PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Carrie M

41. Grow up old man. You surely look like your an desperate man. Why the Today Show would let you walk on and start your ranting is beyond me. They better get back to the real business of the day. Go comb your hair and we know you buy your hair spray by the pallet. Your dad is rolling over with your actions. GET OVER IT AND GO STAY IN ONE OF YOUR TENTS...

Posted at 9:11PM on Jan 11th 2007 by none yur biz

42. Well if we are going to talk about BOMBS, lets not forget "Roise the Mag" which was Mcalls ( a very profibale mag before Roise took over) SO, lets under her leadership the mag went under in what a year? Also TROS was in a serious rating free for all at the end because all those mid west&southern women that watcher her show wer shocked after years of being "the queen of nice" turned into the wicked witch of the eat. And if u want to talabout a bully, lets ask Tom Selack or the people that worked on the RODS or her Mag, they hate her..they know who she is!

Posted at 9:15PM on Jan 11th 2007 by The dude

43. Poster No. 3
I very much agree with your comments and how well you expressed yourself. I did like The Apprentice and watched faithfully, in spite of Trump, until this season. I didn't like the switch to L.A. or the tent punishment and the fight with Rosie all factored into my decision not to watch this season. I never much cared for The View but like most who have a curious nature, I tuned in to see how Rosie would do. Rosie is Rosie which is the highest compliment I can give to someone I don't always see eye-to-eye with at times.
What I object to is that Trump has always put up with and used to his advantage, the jokes made by others about his hair, his lifestyle or his ego. When Katie Couric dressed as him for Halloween he got off on it. Same with Kelly Rippa. But when Rosie made her remarks he went crazy. As a controversial figure and a comic it is the type of behaviour we expect from her. But for an allegedly professional business man to resort to vicious name calling, character assassination, bullying, goading and betraying other friends is not what we expected of Trump. Finally his true colours came through.
I wish them both well but have lost a measure of respect for ALL involved.

Posted at 11:15AM on Jan 14th 2007 by Beth C

44. I realized something this evening after scanning the comments made by people here. Those that support Trump give the facts in a more pleasant way. Those that support O'donnell are the nastiest people I have ever heard. I suppose that explains why they like O'Donnell so much. She is just as crude as they are.

If this does NOT apply to you, no reason to comment on it.

Posted at 9:25PM on Jan 11th 2007 by N

45.
Mr. Trump has to realize that opinions are like excuses and ass-holes everybody's got one, however, I would like to see Mr. Trump force Rosie to wear a dress.

Posted at 9:24PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Stuart Old

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