I’m glad that the prince went over there. It shows how tough of a person he can truly be.

Matt Drudge needs to mind his own business and the The British Army should pull out Prince Harry..

What purpose did it serve to leak this information? It was irresponsible!

Wow, very admirable of Prince Harry, and good for media for honoring blackout. But Drudge is SCUM.

I admire him for being over there…..

I am proud of Prince Harry, He insisted that he fight the fight along side his comrads.

It’s ashame that becuase of this Prince Harry will have to go home now. He probably liked what he was doing.

Matt Drudge. A real class act, that guy. I guess there’s nothing that can be done to hold him accountable?

I think the media made a huge mistake in annoucing that Prince Harry was serving in Afghanistan. His life was already at risk and now this puts him more at risk. Its a great thing that he had a chance to serve on the front lines but this puts at more danger as well as the troops around him. What were they thinking?

Wouldn’t you know that some slime had to blow Prince Harry’s cover.Britain must be very proud of the prince. He’s probably almost better off in Afghanistan than back home facing the paparazzi.

I’m proud of AC, 360 and CNN for keeping the Harry story under wraps. I’m ashamed of Drudge and what his actions portray about U.S. media

shame on Drudge!!!!!!!

Prince Harry is in danger just being in Afghanistan. I can’t imagine anyone telling the world where he is. It puts all the soldiers in danger.
Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I hope Prince Harry and his fellow soldiers stay safe after all this.

Anderson or Nic, do we know if the British government will take action against the website who revealed his whereabouts?

Lilibeth
Edmonds, WA

Is whoever blew Harry’s cover going to face some kind of reprecussions? I understand freedom of the press and absolutely support it, but like Anderson said, when it has to do with the safety of soldiers it is a completely different situation. It’s not just prince Harry’s safety at risk, it’s all the men he’s with.

Prince Harry is doing exactly what he has wanted to do for a long time! VERY dangerous, but I’m sure he knew from the beginning he would be targeted due to his status. It might even be a bit refreshing from his “normal” daily life, very real. I think it’s great that dispite his status he is ready and willing to fight.

What was Drudge thinking? What did he gain by blowing Prince Harry’s cover besides creating ill will between our two countries?

Hey Anderson

It’s too bad that someone had to blow Prince Harry’s cover and now he has to be evacuated. I saw this earlier and was surprised that it was being publicized and wondered if it wouldn’t put him in danger. You and CNN are to be commended for keeping this off the air for as long as you did. Matt Druge gives journalists a bad name.

I agree Jo Ann, What purpose was the leak. Who is behind this?

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Why aren’t you asking Matt Drudge why he can’t be trusted with sensitive information. He placed the troops in danger so that he can report a story first. That’s the story!

I’m more suprised that the troops kept the secret! Kudos to all those guys, I’m sure they all thought at least once how much a story or picture of him in Afghanistan would be - and they still stayed loyal. That’s brotherhood!

Send Drudge over to Afghanistan to replace Prince Harry.

Drudge (Report)….the same jerk who tried to pit Clinton against Obama with that African garb photo of Sen. Obama…and now this. Should we be at all surprised? Obviously has no ethics.

Prince Harry is definitely the late Princess Diana’s son! He’s definitely got her genes!…For him to act like an ordinary young man and want to fight for his country. Cheers to Prince Harry!

Drudge is the one that leaked this? What in the heck was he thinking? What exactly was his purpose for doing this? Wow, man, how do you sleep at night?

I agree Derrick. Anderson, you need to get Drudge up in front of a camera and put him to the test. This is nothing to fool around with! I feel reporters like you ahove integrity and i hope you see the need here to protect the integrity of what you stand for.

Anderson, good bloody show covering the story about Prince Harry especially the comments by Micheal Ware who knows of whence he speaks. Leave it to a slug like Drudge to out someone who is honorably serving their country and the international community. Prince Harry has overcome personal challenges undertaken in the massive glare of the media spotlight and has emerged to be a top spot human being. Diana always encouraged her sons to service and she would be so proud of his courage, humanity and humility.

Anderson,
Is Drudge going to be repremanded in some way?

I try to watch regularly and find your reporting along with what I hear on other networks (Canadian) gives me what I hope is a broader overview of stories etc.

I am now listening to the report on Prince Harry being in Afghanistan.
Anderson, you mentioned that the British, along with the Americans and Canadians were the ones in the dangerous parts of the country, with the other NATO countries refusing to go into the areas that are dangerous and result in combat.

I want to thank you for acknowledging that countries other than the US are in dangerous parts of Afghanistan. Unfortunately not all of your colleagues acknowledge that, and report as if the US troops are The only ones in dangerous parts of Afghanistan.

Thank you for this acknowledgement of the Canadian contribution in Afghanistan.

is he still there?
didn’t that guy realize he was putting Harry’s life at risk as well as everyone around him….very irresponsible of that so called reporter.

British royalty have served their country for hundreds of years, this is not a singular event to Diana’s son. It’s a royal family thing.

Just Give Harry 5 mins alone in a room w/Matt Drudge. He can show him first hand his training!

It’s really sad that it took this incident to get the Afghanistan war back in the news.

What about when Prince Harry returns to England. Will he be an even bigger target from people within his own country. It is a frightening thought.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

The Dutch are going to be annoyed that Anderson didn’t list them among the countries making a major contribution to the war in Afghanistan.

I’m impressed that Prince Harry actually did go there, though - it’ll probably make him a better King for the Commonwealth if his brother dies, too.

Sound like a good idea, Claire in Birmingham, AL. That’s a bad sign for leaking Harry’s cover.

Anderson, will you extend an invitation to Matt Drudge to come on your program to answer as to why he felt compelled to leak this information?

I went ahead and emailed the Drudge Report and told them how low class this is. Maybe others will do the same. I don’t blame CNN or any other network now for reporting it but Drudge should really be ashamed by this.

The issue is not Prince Harry. He’s doing his job. The issue is, in this time with the internet and everyone wanting to be a reporter, how do we protect our troops and their families? During the air strikes of Kuwait and Iraq, pilot names would not be given in order to protect the safety of their families. I believe Matt Drudge committed a crime. He should be punished. What if he had given away troop position or size? He’s placed troops in danger. That should matter for something.

@Maureen T; I agree, I think Diana would have been proud of Harry. I think Drudge should be brought up on charges because he not only put Harry’s life in danger, but everyone serving alongside him.

Anderson, I would really like to know if we can expect you to try to create some accountability for this act of yellow journalism?

Marie in NS you are so right about the coverage and the fact that Canada has been in the thick of things from the start

I think prince Harry is doing more to help the image of the British royalty than anyone else. He’s a credit to his country ! Born with the biggest silver spoon of all, but hes out there facing the dangers that the average soldier faces after a bunch of politicians safe at home put them in there.

Matt Drudge is a moron ! He obviously thinks he got some kind of scoop and will be bragging about it, and it doesnt matter to that fool that he put the prince AND all his comrades in danger.

I am so angry that Pricen Harry’s story has been leaked. How dare the Drudge Report endanger Prince Harry’s life and the lives of those brave troops!

What does Prince Harry say about being extricated?
I’m sure he’s not too happy about all of this…

I guess the good news from the Prince Harry story is it finally got the war in Afghanistan back in the headlines.

Thank-you for not only highlighting Prince Harry, but that there really is a war being fought in Afghanistan and there are a lot of Canadians and Brits giving up their time and lives over there as well.

Drongo

An Australian word, which is derived from a type of bird of that name (or so I’m informed) that lives down here. It was observed by the “Old Australians” as acting rather crazily, and thus an Aussie will call someone a drongo to say that they’re an idiot. There are a number of alternative Australian pay-outs of this nature and calibre, such as clown, galah, wakka, minda, and many others.

I think the moment of truth is a horrible show…

Good Lord, Moment of Truth really?? Go back to Prince Harry…

By the way…more election coverage please! I still have insomnia….

The Things people do for money.. I really do hope that guy leave her! I felt bad for the poor guy.. going on national TV to get that kinda news.. if my girlfriend did that to me.. i would have left her right there and then.

Yes, Maya. I ask you question for you, why not bring Matt Drudge bring to your program. Anderson. I second that too.

These people got what they deserved. Tallk about stupid! I guess people will do anything to be on TV.

The best way to stop reality shows is to click it off. I guess most people didn’t get that memo.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Jo Ann, what would you charge Drudge with? Just asking. I think he crossed the line but what would you charge him with. Where’s Toobin?

Why does it a take a story such as Prince Harry serving in Afghanistan to prompt CNN to cover the events in Afghanistan. Although we are in the midst of a greatly entertaining and vital political election, perhaps more balance can be provided to the forgotten war in Afghanistan.

It is great that a member of the Royal Falmiy is serving. As a Canadian I feel that our troops are often forgotten in Afganistan. We have over 2000 troops there, and the frequent combat deaths seem to be completly ignored by U.S. media. Hopefully this will bring much needed attention to not only the British, but Canadians too

Is anybody else fed up of some of these reality shows or am I alone?

Who is Matt Drudge? Is he real? Can you put him on air.

it is really unfortunate drudge decided to break the story when he did. I just think there are a lot more important things than being first with a story.

We have been trying on this show over the last two years to return to afghanistan as much as we can. As i mentioned the other night, i am hoping to get back there soon, but it is the forgotten war, and that is a shame. We wanted to try to broaden out the story tonite and get some information in about the situation in afghanistan.

I agree with the posters who’ve said that Drudge should be sent to Afghanistan in Prince harry’s place. It was a wholly irresponsible act to report it and illustrates further the value of professional journalists versus ambitious bloggers.

Great to hear Nic and Michael Ware - both experienced professionals that we can respect. Love the Aussie lingo - Michael teach us more!

I concur, thanks CNN for keeping this under wraps

I just want to say that watching Anderson Cooper 360 tonight i was more than pleased, in the conversation concerning Prince Harry in Afghanistan that the Canadian Troops were mentioned by Anderson. Our troops dont seem to get much coverage in international media. I was just pleased to hear some mention of their service to their country and to the fight against global terrorism.

Thank You

If you want to punish Drudge, hit him where it hurts: his page views. Don’t read his site. Of course, he has millions of readers, so…

@Renee; I am not sure. Something having to do with military security I guess. I think you are right, we need Jeffrey!

Sanaq thanks for the definition of drongo.. i will try to announce that on the show.. any idea what the other word was and what it means?

Michael Ware said something that highlighted a major failing of the media. He spoke of the broken down Soviet tanks and armor left from the Soviet/Afghan war in the 80’s. If you follow the history of that war and the way the NATO mission is going, there are some sobering similarities. Not the least of which is the fact that many of the Taliban, insurgents, al’quaida or whatever you want to call them are the very same people the USA and Pakistan’s ISI funded and trained to fight against the Soviets. Those who don’t understand and learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Why is this not being more thoroughly covered Anderson?

Yeah, what were those insults Ware was boomeranging about?

Anderson: You are 100% right! Afghanistan is the Forgotten War. Do you have any theories why?

Hillary Clinton definately has enough support to continue to raise enough money to get her elected!!!

A lot of you tonight are grateful for the Afghanistan coverage — and rightly so. Anderson mentioned the soldiers who come home from Afghanistan, only to be met with, “At least you werent in Iraq”… imagine how tough that must be for them and for their families to hear.

I know sometimes you’d like more coverage of both Afghanistan and Iraq. Sadly, there never seems to be enough time to get everything we’d like to into one show, but that does not mean CNN has forgotten what is happening there. There is always extended coverage at CNN.com, and our correspondents across the globe continue to work tirelessly to bring you these stories.

If Hillary doesn’t win by landslides, she’ll never pull ahead, so does this mean if she wins both Texas and Ohio, even if it’s by a narrow margin, does it make sense for her to stay in? I mean isn’t she just dividing the democratic party, especially since both agreed that it wouldn’t come to superdelegates? I just feel she’ll be doing more harm than good by staying in until the bitter end.

Do you really think that her answer on that reality show was a surprise to her husband…I am sure they discussed potential questions before they considered going on that reality show.

Candy Crowely rocks! How does the woman keep going and going on this campaign trail?

Mike - we should be doing more on Afghanistan. I will say that ive been there twice the past year and a half, and in addition to the those programs i shot an hour documentary about the drug trade there. but its not enough. Our troops there certainly feel forgotten and that is inexcusable.

I’m sickened by the amount of Muslim propaganda being paraded in the media. Barack is NOT a Muslim. Even if he was I wouldn’t care. I’m intelligent enough to know that not all Muslims are hell bent on killing Americans. I have even seen anti-Muslim e-mails floating around now. Can we all just stop perpetuating the fear and hate…

To be a soldier who’s fought in Afghanistan to come home and hear “at least you weren’t in Iraq” has got to be the worst feeling imaginable. To have their service and sacrificed be belittled that way is too wrong.

I am sure the troops in Afghanistan appreciated the attention tonight; they certainly deserve it!

Also besides CNN.com, there seems to be more coverage of both (as Erica mentioned) on CNN international. We happen to get it along with HLN and CNN on our cable system here in area. If enough people ask for it from their cable providers then they may get it. It’s always nice to have both CNN and CNNi!

It’s very impressive that Prince Harry was so passionate about going and serving for his country. It’s been a very long time since members of the Royal family were directly involved in wars their country was in. That was only something you read about in history books. Of course wars are much different in these days, but the valor that comes with the duty is still respect-worthy.

As for the Drudge Report: In releasing this information, they have jeopardized the lives of not only Prince Harry but his comrades and such a thing is completely morally decrepit. What was so valuable to them that was attainable by doing this that’s more important than protecting the Prince’s and his comrade’s safety?

I hope they can get the Prince out of there quickly, but I feel bad for him. He was so passionate about serving and his duty has been cut short because someone blabbed. Maybe he can go back and serve someday if that’s what he wants.

Your assessment, Ms. Hill, is generally correct; what bothers me, however, is when the lead story is Brittany’s spiral into doom. Certainly there is a part of your audience that would be distraught at not being informed of her every move, but isn’t it also a fair assessment that sometime a little too much attention is paid to these inane stories in favor of ratings rather than the really important stuff?

I have a feeling that something signifigant will happen between now and the primaries on March 4th in Texas and Ohio.

Bill Richardson will endorse Obama, and ’somebody’ will endorse Hillary.

Comments?

How come no matter what happens with Obama you always spin it in his favor ? A perfect example is you are now saying Bush’s comments might actually help him.

Vice President? Heaven help us. Are we all jumping the gun? It’s too early to go down that road, at least with endless nightly analysis on that issue.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I know a while back this is something they didn’t won’t Prince Harry to do, but he said he felt it is his duty.

Erica, I can’t speak for others, but I’m frustrated when I see more true crime type stories in the broadcast than coverage of the wars. Obviously 360 isn’t the only one guilty of this (your competition is probably in Aruba as we speak), but you have to admit the wars are much more important.

whats up anderson! i’m here in afghanistan watching 360 (at least we have satellite) I just wanted to say that we really should get more coverage, i’ve been to iraq and i don’t think this place is any easier.

we think michael ware said Golar… or Golard.. we’re not sure.. anyone out there have any idea what the word was and what it means??

is there any more talk on the “dream team”?

VP’S this early? the Parties don’t have a Nominee ..

Didn’t Virginia Tech happen while you were in Afghanistan last year and they called you back home?

I like the new “Beat 360″ music! (it has a different tail in the end)

Gotta go. Have a good night everyone!

Lilibeth

i believe Hillary has momentem in Texas even though Obama has bought ads EVERYWHERE!
Today I recieved a call from Obama himself! ( of course it was recorded. He is working Texas BIG time!
Yet, I think Hillary will win.
She has the most experience and the best plan in my opinion.
Money does not a candidate make!

You say you (CNN) had an agreement not to air the video of Prince Harry in Afghanistan until he was out of harms way. They are trying to get him out of there but you guys aired this video before he is out of Afghanistan. Don’t you think you should have waited till he was out before you aired this on CNN? Are you not putting him and the troops in harms way by airing this video and news?
About the election. I am an American stuck in Canada right now. I am undecided between Obama and Clinton. I do though think that no matter what Obama seems to do, he does not seem to have any negative publicity except maybe in the last few days. It is a little late don’t you think. Clinton seems to get a bad rap no matter what she does.

If Obama were Hillary’s VP, then he would get the necessary experience that he is lacking to run for President in the future.

I think that Drudge’s actions are reprehensible. I wish people would actually stop visiting his blog - hit him where it hurts. It isn’t a story - it’s human lives. Putting people at unnecessary risk… there is just no words for that kind of behavior.

On the political front: Where is Tom Foreman these days? I love that guy and have been missing him in the broadcast… *sniff*

Hey Anderson and Erica,

Perhaps I missed something, but why wouldn’t either Barrack or Hillary choose Edwards for a running mate? he has a TON of appeal, and think he would only strengthen their candidacy.

Any thoughts?

John Edwards is the best person for vice president. I believe that is why he has not come out to support either of the other two.

It’s in fashion to bash traditional media and praise the “new media”, but It’s not the first time online magazine or a blog is leaking information that mainstream media chose not to release for security reasons. Citizen journalism is a great, but there’s something to be said about responsibility.

Anderson-

I couldn’t find definitions for either “golar” or “golard”…but I did find “goliard”

“a wandering scholar in medieval Europe; famed for intemperance and riotous behavior and the composition of satirical and ribald Latin songs”

Any chance? LOL

Could it be “Golcich”? From the Urban Dictionary: Aussie slang used to describe women whose appearance is deshevelled, unkept, or otherwise innapropriate. Occasionally abbreviated to ‘Golly’

Any Chance Mitt will be McCain’s running mate?

I disagree with some of the bloggers, I want to hear what some of the experts think about who should be teamed up as VP with the candidates. This is fascinating.

Good point Randi~ Hillary needs Obama as a running mate~
Republicans are going to make mincemeat out of the demo candidate~

There is a “Golar” in the Urban Dictinary too. It’s a man with a big ego.

Maybe this, from aussieslang.com

galah
adjective:- an endearing term for a fool or silly person. Also, and from, a particularly noisy parrot coloured Pink and Grey.

Michael Ware said “Galah” its a variation of Drongo… an Ozzie slang word.

Anderson, I went to the Aussie Slang Dictionary. Here’s what I came up with:

galah
adjective:- an endearing term for a fool or silly person. Also, and from, a particularly noisy parrot coloured Pink and Grey.

or

galoot
noun:- a foolish person

Sanaq: I think Richardson will endorse Clinton.. I think Edwards will Endorse Clinton also just because what John Kerry did to him.. he slapped him in the face by endorsing Obama

um… i don’t know about golar but i’ve heard of galah and garbo…

Galah means noisy or rude person
Garbo means garbageman, refuse collector, bin-man, or rubbish collector

sorry if it’s off…

Anderson –
well, there’s “galah” which is Aussie slang for a loud, rudely behaved person (a galah is a loud raucous parrot)

Anderson,
i’m so excited, i think i figured out what Michael said:
Galah : fool, silly person. Named after the bird of the same name because of its antics and the noise it makes.
it’s australian slang

Hey Anderson, Here’s something to think about. What about
Obama and Colin Powell ticket? I think we will be surprized.

Anderson,

I agree with you. There are still forgotten soldiers out there in Afghanstan and Iraq. Strangely, I havent’ heard any news like this since two months.

BK: Good question. I wonder if Mitt and McCain are even talking to each other now.

BK: No chance McCain picks Romney. They hate each other. McCain will go with Crist from Florida or maybe Phil Graham from TX.

Dear Anderson

Just a quick question: “Have any of the candidates mentioned who they foresee may be in their Cabinet?”

I understand in the United States the President may choose the Cabinet from anywhere. This differs from Australia where our Prime Minister must choose a Cabinet from those in his party that won the election.

I find your political coverage very informative. Thank you.

Lisa L
Sydney, Australia

Anderson,
it is “galah” and “drongo”….. both are names of native Australasion birds…. The names have however, been used as a slang to mean something degrading like “idiot”….

Talk of V.P. choices circulating. Though it would seem like a long shot for either side to reach across party lines, I think Colin Powell would be an outstanding running mate for Barack Obama. He has experience, the respect of America and the military, and would be an outstanding way to pull even more independents and republicans into his corner.

In most areas, the people have voted the economy as the most important issue. Did anyone ever think about the fact that if we ended the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the billions spent over there could be used to help the economic problems happening right here?

thanks all for the quick definitions on michael ware…i hope to get them in toward the end of the program..

I’d like Bill Richardson to be Obama’s VP. For the first time I worked on a campaign, when I worked on Kathleen Sebelius’ . . . I don’t want to lose our (KS) governor! btw, I can’t remember if it was on AC 360 blog or the Political Ticker, where someone said they thought John King’s interactive maps were a waste of time. I really like the way he breaks areas down — it explains alot for me.

According to UrbanDictionary.com, “galah” means “loud-mouthed idiot”.

VP’s hmmm. I like Charlie C. with McCain, but please not the Gov. of KS with Obama. I was not impressed with her rebuttle to the State of The Union Address. It would be the Bore and Snore Tour. I still like Joe Biden with Hillary. He was my second choice for Dem nominee. She probably should pick Obama.

Kathy, I think RIchardson would actually be better positioned as Secretary of State, but thats just me.

Gene Simmons rules!!!!

Gene Simmons rocks.. KISS rocks! 80’s forever

woohoo I love Gene Simmons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Hillary would be smart to pick Obama or Edwards for her VP. They both have a very solid support base that can help them overtake the Republicans.

OMG!! I LOVE GENE SIMMONS!!!!!!

Gene has my vote!! Oh my God, a thousand times YES!!

Good job Gene.

Oh, wow. Gene Simmon’s tongue is… crazy.

This announcer sucked!

Gene Simmons was not so bad. But the tongue was a bit much!!!!

OMG, Gene Simmons rocked..that was awesome!!!

Love the tongue, AC, but I have to go with Ozzie! Have a great night!

wow…. i think i liked gene simmons even better than i liked fran drescher…. weird