Wednesday, February 2, 2011

A Very Scary Day To Be A Journalist in Egypt


Brooke Baldwin narrated a summary of the harrowing experiences some of the CNN journalists who were covering the violence that erupted in Cairo today experienced.




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6 comments:

  1. Unfortunately, the worst thing to be at CNN
    is a journalist. Nobody does this better than
    Anderson Cooper. Those CNN crews on the
    ground deserve the credit as well. If the suits
    cared about the content and news CNN would
    be very competitive.Be careful out their guys.
    Ironically, someone posted about the late
    Peter Jennings. Yesterday, Anderson Cooper
    was broadcasting in similar fashion as Peter
    Jennings did during a terrorist attack in the
    Olympics. Jennings was at a vantage point
    where he could see it all and he narrated
    the scene on the ground. Anderson Cooper
    did the same thing yesterday. Thanks to
    all of those brave CNN crews as well.

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  2. I think the ratings will be big for CNN on
    Wednesday. Fox actually carried the Murdoch
    non news and CNN stayed with real news.
    CNN is run by jerks. Anyone who would give
    Piers Morgan top billing on the story out of
    Egypt is a moron. The Last Word has been
    leading with health care and that is the only
    reason CNN is winning at 8. By the way TRMS
    probably beat PMT last night. She had Brian
    Williams and Richard Engel live with breaking
    news while CNN had a boring interview. I
    doubt very seriously that people are turning
    to CNN for Piers Morgan. Just look at the
    ratings from last week.It is all about what
    is happening in Egypt and the top notch
    reporting from the CNN correspondents.

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  3. I just finished watching all 2 hours of 360 on
    the DVR. Anderson Cooper, Hola Gorani, Ben
    Wedeman have nothing to apologize for. We
    understand the circumstances under which
    you all are reporting and your safety means
    a lot to those of us who appreciate the hard
    work. Anderson Cooper & all of his CNN
    colleagues broadcast the truth. Ivan Watson
    & all of the wonderful people at CNN. I am
    concerned that they might have to go into
    hiding while bringing us the news.I have so
    much respect for all of the people from CNN
    who are working so hard to bring us this
    story.I am sure there are photographers,
    producers and several others working
    behind the scenes. Thank you so much.
    Sorry if I forgot anyone but this goes out
    to all of those people involved in CNN's
    coverage.

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  4. Last night's 360 was scary, unbelievable,
    informative and sobering all in one.

    IMHO CNN should be broadcasting live
    all 3 hrs of prime time from Egypt. Viewers
    need to see as much as possible raw and
    unedited if need be.

    Friday will be another crucial day in Cairo.
    360 will be on the air when it is morning
    there.Is 360 live again for 2 hrs and can
    we get CNN I live once 360 is done.

    CNN is falling behind MSNBC today when
    it comes to the Egypt coverage. The
    weather and Obama's religion are not
    on anybody's radar. C'mon CNN don't
    blow this we want news out of Egypt.

    Will we be hearing from Anderson,Hola,
    Ben, Ivan & Arwa today. I have only seen
    Fredrick Pleitgan today. Maybe they are
    not on the air so they can be on live for
    many hours later, but it would be nice
    to know if they are all okay.

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  5. What is wrong with CNN ? How can you not
    lead with Egypt every hour ? The crisis in
    Egypt is a second block story ? Every time
    I give CNN the benefit of the doubt they
    disappoint. Journalists are in danger and
    are being rounded up, their lives are being
    threaten. Apparently, CNN does not get
    the significance of the news out of Egypt.
    I am watching Al Jazeera thanks to Direc
    TV.At least their management is trying
    to meet the demands of the people.

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  6. I disagree. I think CNN is doing their best getting the news out of Egypt.
    That is their lead story and it should be so there should be no complaining.
    I am concerned for Anderson and his team and if there was ever a time to get out, I think it is now.
    Safety should come first and it should not be left up to the journalists whether or not they should stay.
    Obviously Western journalists and allies of the US are not wanted. This is a civil war and during civil strife, no country wants foreign press to interfer.

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