Comments on: Trump: 'Dan Rather's a loser'

By: Webster, Reading, PA

Webster, Reading, PA — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:58:03 +0000

let's have a little compassion for poor Donald. Behind his facade of wealth and power he is really a sad, insecure, and bitter man. All that work, all that money and no friends??? – only fawners. Perhaps he should add a vocabulary course at Trump University to come up with a new adjective.

By: Barbara, Las Cruces, NM

Barbara, Las Cruces, NM — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:20:27 +0000

trump lost his relevance long ago. why does anyone even print anything this egomaniac has to say? turn him off!

By: Patricia, Washington, DC

Patricia, Washington, DC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:41:07 +0000

I thought CNN was a reputable network. Why was Wolf Blitzer asking Trump his opinion on politics? Does Wolf Blitzer really think that people would formulate a political decision based on the words of Donald Trump. CNN get real, go back to interviewing the professionals.

By: Steven, Kunkletown PA

Steven, Kunkletown PA — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:55:36 +0000

Well, it could have been worse. At least Wolf Blitzer didn't interview Ann Coulter...

By: april watkins

april watkins — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:25:12 +0000

Gee Donald. Folks here have made it pretty clear that they are sick and tired of your bs. Please – take that as a message to shut your yap. You're not worth the spit on Rather's shoes.

By: Thomas Thompson Wilmington,Ohio 45177

Thomas Thompson Wilmington,Ohio 45177 — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:27:47 +0000

I think Trump is the loser.he is like Bush,and Cheney,Its there way or the highway.I remember Dan Rather form vietnam.He has always brought the real Picture to the forefront.I think it take guts to say what he said about Bush,Go Dan your the man.Tom from Ohio

By: RABI, College Park, MD

RABI, College Park, MD — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:18:00 +0000

Many times, many people will not accept the truth.

By: Nancy r, nola

Nancy r, nola — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:17:29 +0000

Trump called someone a "loser"? Boring, tired first line defense of a has-been.

By: SUBY, BELTSVILLE, MD

SUBY, BELTSVILLE, MD — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:13:35 +0000

Trump is RIGHT

By: Kimberly, St. Louis, Missouri

Kimberly, St. Louis, Missouri — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:49:44 +0000

When exactly did anyone actually ask for Donald Trump's opinion on anything? Who ever told him people want to hear his opinions? He's just a publicity hound trying to get his name in the media as much as possible. I'm just waiting for him to shave his head, get a DUI or check himself into rehab...the "normal" media attention grabbers these days.

By: Max, Denver, CO

Max, Denver, CO — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:00:20 +0000

Hal, cleveland heights oh – have you EVER seen FOX NEWS? This story, though meaningless, is not even close to the drivle they espouse......
Give me a break!

By: BURNS--NEWTON,NH.

BURNS--NEWTON,NH. — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:56:38 +0000

TRUMP IS A LOOSER.MAYBE A HAIRCIT AND
A ZIPPER ON HIS MOUTH MAY HELP!

By: Anu, Phoeni, AZ

Anu, Phoeni, AZ — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:46:19 +0000

Why is Donald Trump still talking? And why is anyone still listening? Wasn't his show cancelled? This is just another way to stay in the spotlight and that light needs to be turned off.

By: Bryan, West Palm Beach, FL

Bryan, West Palm Beach, FL — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:39:22 +0000

Trump is equating success on the airwaves with journalistic integrity. Clearly they aren't the same thing. Trump only understands success and failure from a monetary perspective. Blitzer's question had more to do with Trump's opinion of the merit's of Rather's lawsuit, not whether or not he was a ratings success. I'm ambivalent about Trump. Sometimes he hits it out of the park, other times he could not seem more clueless or myopic.

By: Rick, Jacksonville, Florida

Rick, Jacksonville, Florida — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:38:54 +0000

If the quality of a journalist is measured by ratings, we are lost. I don't want an anchor that sells commericals, I want an anchor who is a good journalist. Infotainment is not news. Frankly, I want to watch the news with the lowest "ratings" because I know they are less likely to be sell-outs when compared to their "competition." However, given what we know about the report regarding Bush's national guard duty, Rather got lazy. At the least, he should have never reported a story that was so easily undermined by computer geeks with too much time on their hands (otherwise known as bloggers).

By: LaRue Stanley, Hopkins, SC

LaRue Stanley, Hopkins, SC — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:24:55 +0000

Wolf Blitzer and CNN, shame on you! Why do you continue to interview his man and give him airtime? What is it about him that you think the public needs or wants to hear? Do you mean to tell me that with all the reporters you have in the world and all the stories out there, this is what you put on the air? I'm appalled.

By: Eric Mcquire, Tampa, FL

Eric Mcquire, Tampa, FL — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:02:04 +0000

Trump,
I like the truthfulness about what you believe. A lot of famous people does not have the guts to say it like it is.
EC

By: Brad Morales, Miami, FL

Brad Morales, Miami, FL — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:55:15 +0000

I agree with what Jeff of LA said. What has Donald done for this country? He spent his entire life in changing wives and bankruptting one business after another, but living a grand life style criticizing others. Dan Rather on the contrary tried to expose Bush's hypocracy, but because of Viacom's ties with GOP, the whole report was grounded. Another corpoprate hush hush! Why CNN is giving publicity to this idiot?

By: Tyrone, Washington, D.C.

Tyrone, Washington, D.C. — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:53:58 +0000

Why is this on the Political ticker? When has Trump ran for anything but a pile of cash? This isn't informative politics!

By: Tim, Scranton, PA

Tim, Scranton, PA — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:51:37 +0000

Why the heck is this filed under the political ticker? What does DAN RATHER AND DONALD TRUMP have to do with POLITICS!?!?

By: Vita

Vita — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:51:30 +0000

Here's a perfect example of money doesn't buy class.

By: Frank, Boca Raton

Frank, Boca Raton — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:43:48 +0000

You can't buy class with money...DT is a prime example!

By: Rebbeca , Charleston SC

Rebbeca , Charleston SC — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:42:12 +0000

If any one are loser that is Donald Trump. Dan Rathre is much bigger person then Trump. I always like Dan Rather. He has my support.

By: Marty Rojo

Marty Rojo — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:42:05 +0000

I think Donnald Trump has nothing better to do. He has money and money talks, but he is no politician, and I am quite sure not an expert on Integrity. I know D. Rather was an escape goat and he paid the ultimate price. TELLING THE TRUTH, which nobody wants to hear.

By: Thomas Jersey City New Jersey

Thomas Jersey City New Jersey — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:40:43 +0000

When are we, the public, not going to hear more of this man's rants on other people. I can not believe he is now "on" one of the most respected men in news media.

By: qxz123

qxz123 — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:38:37 +0000

Donald Trump calls Dan Rather a "loser"? A few people on this board question Rather's jounrnalistic chops?

Hmmm. Let's see the resume:

*Reporter for UPI
*Reporter for Houston Chronicle
*Reporter KTRK-TV, Houston
*News Director KHOU-TV, Houston
*Appeared on network (CBS) from KHOU with compelling coverage of Hurricane Carla. CBS hired him.
*Compelling on-location coverage of the JFK assaination from Dallas. Based on this work, CBS promoted him to White House correspondent, a position that he held for many years
*Chief correspondent for CBS Reports
documentary series. Program won many major awards.
*Anchor and Managing Editor of CBS Evening News for over 20 years.

Sound like "a loser"? Not a journalist? C'mon!

By: J.Crobuzon

J.Crobuzon — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:38:34 +0000

Quick explanation of Trump: he's always been rich and knows a lot about handling finances. He forms a company to build a casino or hotel, investing a chunk of his own money, then invites investors in to get the job done. When it's built, he lets them buy him out, turning a profit, then looks for the next project. How does he get investors, you asks me? Why, by trading on his famous name, which is why he's making controversial comments and keeping his name in play. He makes peanuts on his tv show compared to the deals he's making in construction. And that's why he has no basis for judging Dan Rather: Trump's career is built on spin and bluster, exactly the thing a news reporter can't do. It's like comparing apples and orangutans, Donald. Buy a wig or something. Ecch.

By: William, Austin, Texas

William, Austin, Texas — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:36:41 +0000

Coming from a bankrupt corporate executive with little credibility, Donald Trump needs to have his head examined because Dan Rather exposed something about Bush that everyone already knew but wouldn't admit publicly.

By: Ben, Claremont, CA

Ben, Claremont, CA — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:35:58 +0000

Speak up, Donald! Don't hold your feelings and opinions back like that.

By: Jeff, Los Angeles, CA

Jeff, Los Angeles, CA — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:31:38 +0000

Why does Donald FRUMP keep commenting about anything? Everything that comes out of his mouth is either a lie or for his own financial gain. Dan Rather is a respected journalist of 4o+ years. Because of the Bush regime and cowardly CBS he was fired for telling the truth about George. If Donald wants to talk about ratings, let's talk about how the Apprentice won't be back because of his low ratings. At least Dan Rather has integrity and the respect of the American people, unlike him, a clown with bad hair.

By: Jack Denver, Colorado

Jack Denver, Colorado — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:30:57 +0000

Donald Trump is the loser. He filed bankruptcy 2 times on his business but yet still gets to keep his millions. He is no great business man! He's a loser who can't make a buck on his own!

By: Adam, DC

Adam, DC — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:29:57 +0000

Since when have the low-brow musings of a wealthy self-promoter qualified as front-page news? That this "story" gets so much coverage (or any coverage at all) is an insult to the extraordinary work and dedication of CNN's serious journalists not only here in the United States but also in Iraq and throughout the world.

By: Greenbelt, md

Greenbelt, md — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:29:40 +0000

I don't n.care about Trump the man, but he's right about Rather. Rather was a total bust and was rather boring. So, i say to Rather....YOUR'RE FIRED!!!....AGAIN!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:28:55 +0000

Donald, It takes one to know one!

By: Mike, Dallas, TX

Mike, Dallas, TX — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:26:59 +0000

Dan Rather is doing a phenominal job doing investigative reporting on HDNet. He is actually contributing positively to society. Trump is known for questionable finances and the world's worst comb-over. I am embarassed for Trump and his family.

By: Cable King Pittsburgh Pa

Cable King Pittsburgh Pa — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:25:59 +0000

Scroll back to the article and check out the mug shot.

Wasn't this guy in the Wizard of Oz?

By: Ruth Jupiter Florida

Ruth Jupiter Florida — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:24:43 +0000

Frankly, I can't stand Trump and wish he'd just shut up and go away.

By: Michael, Dallas, TX

Michael, Dallas, TX — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:20:42 +0000

How dare Trump call Dan Rather a loser. Dan Rather is a world class journalist who is currently doing some of the best investigative reporting available on HDNet. Dan is doing something to contribute to society. Trump is out of the news unless he is bad-mouthing someone else. He is known for questionable financial status/dealings and the worst comb-over in history. I am embarrased for Trump and his family. Dan did the right thing by not commenting. Trump's comments don't deserve a response.

By: Cliff Crittenden, Washington, D.C.

Cliff Crittenden, Washington, D.C. — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:08:35 +0000

Who cares what Trump thinks or says...

By: Mike in NJ

Mike in NJ — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:07:18 +0000

Donald is the biggest looser in the world, all he does is insult people. who does he think he is? I do not understand.

By: To

To — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:00:37 +0000

Every time the Donald opens his mouth the world laughs at him. What a buffoon.

By: Dave, Montreal, Canada

Dave, Montreal, Canada — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:59:05 +0000

Donald trump should learn to keep his opinions to himself. If he thinks he's earning any kind of respect bad mouthing every one he see's he is grosely disillusioned. All we are starting to see of Donald Trump is a knarly old man with a knot in his face. If he didn't have the money he has nobody would give a dam about his opinion.

By: Bubba, Swainsboro GA

Bubba, Swainsboro GA — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:56:50 +0000

Trump, shave your head. God, man, what are you thinking? You should never use the word 'loser' until you get that baby orangutan off your cranium.

By: varodan, Atlanta, GA

varodan, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:56:32 +0000

I think this guy is still sore about having his show cancelled, and is desperately trying to recover the fame. That's why he is talking about ratings and cancellations.

By: Alex Rendon, Massapequa, NY 11758

Alex Rendon, Massapequa, NY 11758 — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:54:49 +0000

Why everybody keeps referring to Trump as a mogul? He is nothing but a second rate blabber-mouth and a shill. How long will it be before his father's estate bails him once again?

By: jan grand rapids michigan

jan grand rapids michigan — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:53:38 +0000

Geez, the Donald has been walking backwards in the wind again. Get a toupe.
His rantings (except about Bush) are becoming more irrelevent than ever. Perhaps the Donald's ego needs to be taken down a mile or so. He's a has been who never really was. Time to shut up, Donny. No one really cares what you have to say....go back to hunting for a new wife.....it seems you do that best.

By: Darin

Darin — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:46:24 +0000

Donald Trump is a complete idiot, and why am I supposed to care what he thinks?

By: Lisa, San Diego, CA

Lisa, San Diego, CA — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:43:44 +0000

He's just bitter because NBC said, "You're fired!" He's probably just trying to stir not-needed ratings for Deal, No Deal. Just shut up, Trump!

By: Ron, TX

Ron, TX — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:43:28 +0000

More than 200 comments saying "Who cares what Donald Trump thinks" is very telling... -YOU- CARE! Otherwise he wouldn't get so many comments!

By: Rex, Toledo, Ohio

Rex, Toledo, Ohio — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:42:15 +0000

I'm not going to read through all of the comments this time, but I grew up watching Dan Rather and personally felt he received a bad bunch of publicity the past few years. I believe the man has integrity and during his spot at the helm of CBS news, did a fantastic job.
Trump on the other hand must be in bad need of attention, or something.