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CNN’s Anderson Cooper Interviews Miskito Indians In Path of Hurricane Felix
As Hurricane Felix drove toward the Yucatan Peninsula yesterday, there was a massive outpouring of concern in the media for the “stranded” native people of that region, the Miskito Indians.
In a highly emotional segment, CNN’s Anderson Cooper interviewed one of the desperate, vulnerable tribe members.
“Good morning. ladies and gentlemen. It is with a heavy heart that I bring the news from Central America, where Hurricane Felix is bearing down on the people of Nicaragua and Honduras at Category 5 strength. Yet beneath this looming tragedy–as if this latest struggle between man and nature brought on by President Bush’s failure to ratify the Kyoto Treaty wasn’t enough–there lurks a far more insidious story, one of rich vs. poor, have vs. have-not. Indeed, as plane after plane of Louis Vuitton-toting Americans are evacuated back to the United States and the comfort of their ozone-depleting SUVs, the indigenous Miskito Indians of Central America are left to face the wrath of Felix on their own, like a pathetic scattering of oddly-pierced human shields.”
“With me live from Honduras is Nicara Menchu, a Miskito Indian who has taken time from hurricane preparations to talk to us. Welcome, Nicara. No doubt you are currently engaged in some sort of child sacrifice to appease the Sky God, no?”
“Uh, no, Anderson. We’ve actually been watching the Weather Channel.”
“Of course you have, Nicara. Also– I want to assure you that the large metallic object with the ‘magic’ glass is in fact something we call a vid-e-o cam-er-a. It is used to take moving pictures of your plight so we can share them with others. It will not– I repeat– will not steal your soul.”
“I know what a video camera is, Anderson. I have a Masters Degree in Communications from Yale.”
“Of course you do! Boy, the white man really did a number on you, didn’t he? Speaking of which, can you tell us a little bit about how the white devil has left you behind with a hurricane about to descend on your tribal lands like a swooping falcon of death?”
“No one left us behind, Anderson. My people have lived in these areas for hundreds of years. We have survived storms that dwarfed Katrina. Over time, we have adapted ways to survive these storms.”
“Mmm hmm. So what you are saying is that you and your noble tribesmen were literally pushed off the bus to make room for those with lighter skin.”
“No, that is not what I am saying at all. I am saying that we do not require rescue, as we are quite able to survive on our own.”
“Right. At what point did Bush’s National Guard cronies start passing out the small-pox laden blankets and firewater?”
“Uh, I’ve really got to get back to work here.”
“Absolutely. From all of us at CNN, we wish you the best. And remember, ritualistic dancing is no match for a Cat 5 Hurricane.”
“Good day, Mr. Cooper.”
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Well Done sirs, damn well done! Mr. Cooper never looked better, nor sounded more foolish (except any other time he opens his mouth that is.)
No - really, who is impersonating Anderson Cooper? He’s better than ever, thus the Anderson Cooper you are using HAS to be an imposter.
Is it you, wearing a white wig, Buckley?
And Nicara…why, she resembles Lisa Nowak more than just a bit.
It was realy cuased by all those greenpeace wackos going naked up on that mountian and producing all that HOT AIR
Well done Mr. Drake. You’ve clearly done your homework. Actually, that is me in the Cooper mask. Potfry is the Indian woman. And check this out… it’s all him. No makeup. Well, we did add the white blouse. And the stick. But that’s his dress and sullen expression.
“Right. At what point did Bush’s National Guard cronies start passing out the small-pox laden blankets and firewater?” –Andy Coop
When I attended Ward Churchill’s class those same facts came to light!
Drat that Bush!
When will he and his Industrial Military Small Pox Complex quit handing out infected blankets?
Probably after they have made millions of dollars selling small Pox vaccine to poor Nicaraguan Indians.
It’s just not fair. {Sniff}
How sad that you are willing to try to get a laugh at the expense of the Miskitu people. You, like your caricature of Mr. Cooper, don’t realize that they are very aware of websites such as yours. Many Miskitu folks have seen the site and are puzzled that you would use their pain as well as their dignity for your selfish purposes. I’m no fan of Andersen Cooper, but this piece has missed the mark. I’m sure Mr. Cooper is sleeping soundly tonight, but many of our Miskitu brothers and sisters whose lives are difficult even without hurricanes now find themselves not only devastated but also ridiculed for no fault of their own. Shame on you.
Can someone show me where the Miskitu people are laughed at in this post? I’m looking. I don’t see it. Mr. Gray, the object of ridicule here is not the Miskitu people, it’s the mainstream media. In fact, the Miskitu people are made to look like intelligent, forward-thinking, independent people. But in your zeal to lecture, you have failed to see that. Shame on YOU.
Why is satire not obvious to so many? As AZ pointed out, the Miskitu people were “complimented” in this.
Good stuff.
No need for calling me “Mister”, Buckley.
I never would have guessed that it is R.H. as Nicara. I am amazed at his versatility! Kudos.
My remarks have nothing to do with “not getting” satire or “lecturing.” I am simply pointing out that, once again, the Miskitu people are being used for someone else’s purposes. They are accustomed to that. I know that they are intelligent, independent people because I have had the privilege of living and working among them all my life. I also know that many of them are hurt, especially by the use of the photo. Maybe it’s just a matter of timing — right now it’s hard for them to see ANY humor in this, no matter whom the target might be.
You’re hedging, Mr. Gray. In your first post, you say that we are getting a laugh at their expense. That’s an unsupportable stance. In fact, the Miskitu people are being used as the straight, sane, advanced, independent people in comparison to the lunacy of the mainstream media. You seem to claim to speak for them, so why not have them leave some comments here so that we can adress them? You are clearly in touch with “many of them,” based on your post.
Political correctness is an illness, Mr. Gray. It leaps to conclusions based on emotion. But it is treatable.
“No one left us behind, Anderson. My people have lived in these areas for hundreds of years. We have survived storms that dwarfed Katrina. Over time, we have adapted ways to survive these storms.”
Too bad the people of New Orleans aren’t that smart. Although this piece is meant to accost the MSM, there is a lesson in there about how self-responsible these people are. We see it everywhere all the time in the US. People unwilling to be responsible.
While I agree that some people in the media really are this stupid, I don’t think Cooper is. I like him and so do Glenn Beck and Laura Ingraham. He might not be a conservative, but he believes in common sense and is willing to admit that he doesn’t have all of the answers. I find that very impressive for a journalist.
Serket, fair points.
Perhaps the use of Cooper was not the best choice. This was really just a case of lazy, fake journalism on our behalf.
Thanks for the comment.