‘I Was Frightened!’: Video Captures Assault by Egyptian Mob on CNN’s Cooper
- Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:03pm by
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As we’ve reported, some members of the international media have been caught in the crossfire of competing violent protests in Cairo.
CNN‘s Anderson Cooper found himself in a terrifying situation Wednesday when he and his camera crew were caught up in the middle of a rioting crowd near Cairo’s Egyptian Museum. His unnerving ordeal was captured on camera:
Later, Cooper admitted to CNN that he was “frightened” as he and his crew were confronted by protesters. One protester quickly turned into many, throwing bottles and ripping at the camera crews’ clothing. Cooper recounts the ordeal as they tried to reach a safe location amid the chaos:
Cooper is not the only member of the media who has experienced a close encounter with the mobs of protesters. ABC News’ Christiane Amanpour was met by protesters who told her they hated America and wanted her to leave:
Similarly, CBS News‘ Katie Couric couldn’t get through a report Wednesday without being quickly surrounded by outspoken protesters.
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Other reports have suggested that government officials are prohibiting foreign media from filming, confiscating camera equipment and even accusing foreign journalists of being spies and subsequently detaining them.
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828 Patriot
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:00amAnimals…
Report Post »ALMOSTLOST
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:58pmyea man! couldnt say it better ha ha ha
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:58pmIt looks to me as if the face of America IS couric and amanpoure…. Surely if they had any affection at all for these two they would have been a little more welcomed.. So much for America bashing journalists..
Report Post »dataway
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:57pmHey, these people are peaceful. The reporters must have done something to upset them.
Report Post »Player To Be Named Later
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 2:58amGood one Dataway!
Report Post »2AM
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:57pmIs he not a homosexual? Doesn’t matter to me one way or another, but it looks like he got out easy. If they inflicted the islamic law on him, it would be worse than being punched in the head. He should probably come back to the safety of a non-sharia country… especially before Egypt is taken over by the muslim brother hoodlems.I bet he doesn’t make any cute comments about “tea-bagging” those people, huh? But the Tea Party, THOSE are violent radicals… Yeah. Right.
Report Post »LAR15
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:51pmIt’s because we stole their zero.
Report Post »WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:15amSorry, I don’t get it…“zero”…help me out here…
Report Post »Akira Gomi
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 6:09pmIs that like in a number line?
Report Post »idrathermisstotheright
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:50pmSounds like AC and KC should stay there and work for the muslim brotherhood. AC could take Rahm’s role and KC could be Gibbs. It sure would bring credibility and BO could give them a piece prize.
Report Post »heavllyarmed
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:45pma teachable moment, i think not
Report Post »Pezman
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:43pmI still think Coopers storylne is bogus. There’s no way to tell who the people attacking him were. It fits his storyline that they are Mubarak supporters. I had no doubt he was attacked, but found his assurance that they were pro-regime people a bit puzzling.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:40pmHmmmmmmm….ya pro-democracy alright.
Jimmah Carter started the losing the Middle East and now Professor O’Barry is finishing the job.
Report Post »aLinedog
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:37pmI am fine with Americans going anywhere they wish. That said, if you willingly enter a country in which Americans are not welcome.. don’t expect my sympathy. Good rules of thumb.
Report Post »1. Infidels hiking in muslim countries are subject to arrest and/or dissapearance.
1a. Don’t go.
2. American tourists in 3rd world lands are subject to kidnapping for ransom and/or execution.
2a. Don’t go.
3. North Korea likes to use pawns and threats to get bribes for good behaviour.
3a. DON’T GO.
If so it is at your own risk. If the US State Dpt says, “Don’t go.”
Do Not Go.
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1776
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:29amYeah.
Report Post »1911a1
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:21amyeah ! common sense isnt very common any longer is it ? they hate Americans , they hate Jews , they hate Christians , why to we continue to allow our Gov, to whore out to the middle east ! there will never be peace there . Lets Get Out ! Let them destroy themselves !
Report Post »DilloTank
Posted on February 4, 2011 at 10:49amThat’s very profound. Did you learn to think like that at an ivy league university? You should be an adviser to our President.
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:32pmMaybe They Were Pro American?
Report Post »dwntwnbrowne
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:29pmGotta love the “democracy loving” folk over there. Actually, they may get what they wish for. However, it’s quite important to remember the difference between a democracy and a republic. In a democracy the minority/individual has zero protection against the unlimited power of the Majority. Who do you think will comprise the Majority in the reformation of this government? It sure does not appear from videos that any one particularly enjoys Western values over there. I love how media outlets are clamoring about this “fight for democracy”. Yes, looks like they might get one…but what will this Majority impose on its own people?
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:26pmIts kind of funny that the protesters are turning on the journalists
concidering the journalists over there are pretty much the only reason the protesters have not been killed yet
Report Post »reckless
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:26pmIt appeared much more credible than when Geraldo Rivera had to hire some Afghani farmers to shoot off weapons nearby while he was reporting from Afghanistan to make it seem that he was in the crossfire.
Report Post »But in reality, I’ve seen women showing much more violent behavior at a clearance sale.
jhaydeng
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:24pmKatie Couric exclaims, “Wait! No! I once dated a guy who was a Muslim!”
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:10amKatie Couric exclaims, “Wait! No! I once dated a guy who was a Muslim
Report Post »and I also watch
“ little mosque on the praire” …”
Couric must be really surprised to see how the real world is sooooo different from that sitcom
princetonprohet
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:24pmI doubted his story before the video but was wrong. That being said, it probably wasn’t the brightest idea to place himself directly in the center of a violent national revolution that has been spurred by the Muslim Brotherhood.
Hopefully at the end of the day he turns out to be alright, still think he’s a dope.
Report Post »wrecked
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:21pmI thought Obama was going to heal all those old wounds? To bad maybe ac should have taken a look at the real world and see what is going on. Maybe, just maybe a light might go on. All that good “ hope and change” and now that Obama has bowed and apologized all around the world im happy to see they all love us now. What a joke.
Report Post »ALMOSTLOST
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:20pmWow i went to a riot and got hurt…wheres their wounds? you could get more damage at an ihop in the states! ……go to the code pink web site…..wow what a trip! seems the wheels are coming off the wagon! love ya all cluck cluck,,peace>
Report Post »Fina Biscotti
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:19pmCooper has twisted facts so much ….as a CNN talking head….out-of-bounds/no boundaries…..that it is karmic justice……he walked into a firestorm of outrage…..and got his a** kicked.
Cooper exercised his freedom….
Report Post »etetetet
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:17pmAgain – how does one count how many punches when one is attacked? How come he was all cleaned up and looking just fine 15 minutes later – not one bruise on his head from the camera shot (AC would have shown them off since he’s there trying to be a big time martyr reporter). WHERE, WHERE is the proof they were Mubarack’s supporters (as the AC stated). I guess the Egyptians punch like they throw rocks – little girls. AC is a jerk of the biggest kind.
Report Post »Bullcop34
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:02amTotally agree. The footage statrs with the comment, “ I was punched like 10 times already” but yet, no footage. Like I posted yesterday, BS and one big liar. Just trying to bolster his dying show.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:13pmWhat did Cooper expect
a warm hug and some cookies?
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:23amMaybe he was trolling for sex…
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:34amI wonder what mr Vanderbilt brings home to his main Manhattan club owning squeeze”?
Report Post »Flowers, chocolates, a t-shirt…Or something he really will never put down.
ablisterin
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 2:45pmWhat idiots will do for ratings!
Report Post »Fina Biscotti
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:10pmToo bad…..it comes w the terror-itory.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:42pmWhy is Whoraldo not in Cairo ?
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 3:31amI am glad no one was seriously hurt, I like Anderson if he just wasn’t on cnn, Seems like the “audience” for Katie and Amanpour didn’t care anymore about what they had to say than they do here.The crowd has certainly become more violent. Please let everyone come home safely.
Report Post »Rock Knutne ND
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:08pmSo I guess the question that begs to be asked is this.
Did it knock any sense into any one of the three of them?
Report Post »Laus Deo
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:14pmAnd the answer to your question: Hell no.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:22amI hope so, but doubt it.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:54amThat’s there job people – that’s what they get paid to do – someone has to report the news – would any of you go and do what they are doing? No – I think not!
Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 6:10amI can’t help myself. I just found it so funny that they all thought they are SO important and they are so self-righteous, and then bam!
Forgive me. But I’m still laughing.
Maybe that mosque at ground zero won’t look as good once they get home.
Report Post »I CHOOSE THE RED PILL MR PRESIDENT
Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:02amAre you kidding? Coop won’t blame those poor Muslims for their hatred. It‘s George Bush’s, the Tea Party, Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck’s fault.
Report Post »Xcori8r
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:06pmOK.. person attacked by mob during uprising and revolution –
What’s the news?
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:09pmCouldnt happen to a nicer guy
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:18pmIt’s going to take an American getting killed to finally realize that A) We should keep our nose out of other peoples business and B) reporting that a specific group of people are peaceful despit evidence supporting the contrary is dangerous. I get that not all muslims are radical, but don’t say that no muslims are radical. This is true with all faiths!
Report Post »home_of_the_brave
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:20pmSorry Cooper, I initially thought the story was a little bogus because there was no footage. I stand corrected. Try and stay safe, and may God bring all the journalists home safely.
cheezwhiz
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:38pmSo what does islam says about women and gays ?
Report Post »hmmmmmm
WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:40pmToe-headed reporter mobbed in north African country during civil unrest…huh…who would’ve saw that coming…
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:42pmIt was his, “I’m with Stupid” t-shirt that set them off, they must definitely watch MSNBC.
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:50pmtry calling any of them a sex act like you called your fellow Americans.
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:51pmKatie was there? Hmmm…. she must of hitched a ride with her leftist buddies Code Pink
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:54pmThe Tea Party has a problem with accepting violence as a legitimate solution to disagreement. Here is an example of the typical Tea Party member expressing his or her opinion on this website:
Sevens
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:14am
Although I am not a fan of violence and of Anderson (CNN) I would say he got what he deserved.
Clearly the Tea Party, for whatever reason, believe that violence against journalists is justified provided those journalists work for CNN, ABC, or NBC.
I disagree with the Tea Party ideal of hatred and violence toward any who disagree with them. And I think that the joy expressed by the Tea Party, when an American whom the Tea Party views as liberal, is physically beaten up, is unseemly.
Tea Partiers, enjoy your little time in the sun with your spokesman Sevens. But real Christians know our God is not one of hate but one of love and compassion for the poor and helpless.
GONESURFING
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:17amWatching Anderson get attacked on TV this morning was interesting, as he was stupid enough the go in the area between the pro Mubarak protesters and the anti Mubarak protesters. What did he think would happen when he went in the middle between the two groups attacking each other, what an idiot. I don’t wish him any harm, but had to laugh at his stupidity.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:19amThe revolution will be televised.
dr_funk
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:21amEgyptians hate us. This is not new. If the views of the Egyptian people are represented by the new regime, then they will be our enemy.
Report Post »dr_funk
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:22amIf there‘s one thing Mubarak’s supporters and opponents can agree on, its their hatred for the US and Israel.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:24amWhat did he think would happen when he went in the middle between the two groups attacking each other
Report Post »————
An Emmy award ?
godlovinmom
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 12:35amI for one didn’t think this “attack” took place…seems as though they did get shoved through a crowd…having said that..mr. cooper better watch it…those guys really don’t like journalist and a gay one ta boot…some think christians are so horrible…wait till the muslim brotherhood gets ahold of him…eek…but seriously… do not wish any ill will towards anyone…so hope all those guys stay safe…
Report Post »FoundersRedPill
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 1:00amMaybe Anderson and Cooper can tell their story on, and boost the ratings of, the Larry Pierre Morgan King show.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 3:02amI think Obama should go there & mill among the happy muzzels.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 6:22amReally…what did the Media expect…send American women and gay men into a crowd of Muslim and you were damn lucky they didn’t kill them. Is Anderson Cooper an absolute moron or does he not understand that MUSLIMS HATE AMERICA, GAYS AND WOMEN!!!!
Friggin idiots will never learn…Muslims want to kill us! We are INFIDELS to them!
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 6:47amMaybe someone should have warned Andy that Muslims HATE Americans, Jews, and homosexuals???
Report Post »joe3
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:09amluckey he did not become an AC cooper candle, yea those folks want peace and justice, they are just our normal everyday good humanity loving neighbors in the desert. liberalism is a mental disorder.
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:23amCoop is lucky they didn’t stone him for being gay.
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:28amJZS- you are making the mistake of taking one persons opinion and using the broad stroke of judgement for ALL TEA PARTIERS. Typical of Libs to make an argument for or against principles from an opinion on the internet.
Report Post »Folly
exdem
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:05pmI wonder if Katie got any new ideas for her Muslim Cosby show. Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!
Report Post »I CHOOSE THE RED PILL MR PRESIDENT
Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:55amPerhaps he should have been wearing a T-Shirt saying “I hate America too. I will always capitulate to and be on the side of Muslims and will continue to deny the radical element within the Muslim religion. You guys are awesome!!!” You think that would have made a difference?
Report Post »I CHOOSE THE RED PILL MR PRESIDENT
Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:59amAnother question for Cooper. As all the lefties are on the side of the Muslim Brotherhood who’ve decided to not let this “crisis go to waste” and have basically taken ownership of the protests, has Cooper considered what could happen to him as a gay man if the Brotherhood get’s their chance?
Report Post »docvet
Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:29pmWhat is amazing (not really newsworthy, but amazing) is that they walk into a rioting crowd like they have a Star Trek force field around them and then get “frightened” when they are treated like a Mubarak supporting American. They think they are being courageous, when it is stupidity, especially since the telephoto lens has been available for many years.
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