Latest Breaking News

Scairp

(2,749 posts)

104. I think he's alive

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 01:54 AM

Dec 2012

Remember when Marie Colvin was killed the world knew within hours. Same thing with Tim Hetherington in Libya. If the Syrian regular army has him, well, I don't think they would murder a Western journalist outright. They might hurt him. I don't know about the Turkish guy, he might be in more jeopardy. If they did take them they would probably want to scare the shit out of them so they wouldn't try to come back into Syria to tell the world what is happening there, and it would no doubt succeed because his employers would NOT send him back if they get him back in one piece. Richard's a pretty smart guy and he can take care of himself. There could be a very good reason he has his head down. I talked to my husband about this all evening, how much I liked this guy and how worried I was about him. I hope we know where he is by tomorrow.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

114 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Richard Engel is Missing in Syria; NBC News Enforces News Blackout [View all] brooklynite Dec 2012 OP

Oh Shit. Duer 157099 Dec 2012 #1

Way risky PatrynXX Dec 2012 #62

I adore his work. I hope he is ok. nt Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #103

I think he's alive Scairp Dec 2012 #104

If true, this is very very bad. Hayabusa Dec 2012 #2

omg... SoapBox Dec 2012 #3

I am pretty sure Richard Engel wants to be doing what he is doing. iandhr Dec 2012 #6

Not if he (they) were kidnapped which is what I'm getting from this...n/t monmouth3 Dec 2012 #23

Of course he doesn't want to be kidnapped. iandhr Dec 2012 #48

He's a war correspondent pscot Dec 2012 #51

I am aware of who he is. iandhr Dec 2012 #54

That's true Scairp Dec 2012 #72

So you'ld rather not know what's going on? brooklynite Dec 2012 #8

They feel it endangers him to broadcast how valuable a target he is. aquart Dec 2012 #26

Can we send a few Fox commentators? gholtron Dec 2012 #12

Commentators sit on their asses and pontificate leftynyc Dec 2012 #59

sorry but I thought that's what journalists were for... bettydavis Dec 2012 #16

"War correspondent" isn't a job that's involuntarily assigned to people. (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2012 #70

They go where the news is, silly. nt Codeine Dec 2012 #97

I always admired the courage of journalists who do this kind of reporting. iandhr Dec 2012 #4

Fuck. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #5

I pray for his safety....... Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #7

Mr. Engel will be in my prayers also Gothmog Dec 2012 #55

Engel was recused Gothmog Dec 2012 #113

this would be a HUUUUUGE loss for all of us... bettydavis Dec 2012 #9

Oh no! Not Richard. Sending positive thoughts for his safety. n/t Cleita Dec 2012 #10

I wish them safe passage. myrna minx Dec 2012 #11

Oh mzmolly Dec 2012 #13

he's been missing since Thursday last week. warrior1 Dec 2012 #14

I checked and no tweets from him for 10 days Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #74

damn damn damn grasswire Dec 2012 #15

oh no..i hope he is found safe SummerSnow Dec 2012 #17

One of the best at what he does...Hope they are safe. nt Old and In the Way Dec 2012 #18

Damn. elleng Dec 2012 #19

Coudn't quite picture him, so I googled him before I saw the pictures upthread. freshwest Dec 2012 #68

I had a horrible feeling Rocky888 Dec 2012 #20

last message on twitter was on the 6th of Dec. warrior1 Dec 2012 #21

Not good. nt msanthrope Dec 2012 #22

I sure hope he's okay. MessiahRp Dec 2012 #24

All I can think is that he is going to come back with a really good story Duer 157099 Dec 2012 #25

I'm honestly calmed by your post. Thank you n/t Mira Dec 2012 #33

OMG I am so relieved today! Duer 157099 Dec 2012 #114

I hope so (nt) question everything Dec 2012 #42

Oh no! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #27

I'm a big fan of his. Hope he's okay loyalkydem Dec 2012 #28

Me too! mimi85 Dec 2012 #87

I have to say that The Blaze is really pushing this story and really no one else. warrior1 Dec 2012 #29

A news blackout was requested n/t melody Dec 2012 #39

No, not Richard!!!! nt valerief Dec 2012 #30

Fuck. I hope he's OK. cliffordu Dec 2012 #31

A brass soul indeed.... Rowdyboy Dec 2012 #41

Oh NONONONONO this is disturbing me terribly n/t Mira Dec 2012 #32

Oh, boy........... Beacool Dec 2012 #34

If there is a rescue in progress, I hope it works DeschutesRiver Dec 2012 #35

what is the protocol for this sort of thing? why the blackout? FirstLight Dec 2012 #36

Oh, shit... catbyte Dec 2012 #37

His last tweets Shireling Dec 2012 #38

I googled and there are other sources reporting this story as well. n/t Cleita Dec 2012 #43

This is horrible news. I pray he is safe and just reporting. Of all the people telling me what is jwirr Dec 2012 #40

i wish they had not publicized this shireen Dec 2012 #44

Agreed dorkzilla Dec 2012 #58

I really, really hope he's ok. TDale313 Dec 2012 #45

Oh no! JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #46

Michael Ware developed PTSD and was forced to retire. amandabeech Dec 2012 #75

I had not heard that, so sad. Ghost of Tom Joad Dec 2012 #91

Yes, no more bad news. n/t amandabeech Dec 2012 #95

54 War Correspondents KIA in WW2 justiceischeap Dec 2012 #47

I pray this is not true and not just because he is serious eye candy. He is the best in his field. Dollface Dec 2012 #49

There is no better reporter creeksneakers2 Dec 2012 #50

Oh God... PCIntern Dec 2012 #52

SAY IT IS NOT SO fightthegoodfightnow Dec 2012 #53

What the hell? ellie Dec 2012 #56

He is the best over there by far. He lived and worked in Egypt for years when he was young. Dustlawyer Dec 2012 #57

Damn. nt blaze Dec 2012 #60

Oh, no! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #61

Y'know what? This sounds like a ransom negotiation. aquart Dec 2012 #63

love ya Richard MFM008 Dec 2012 #64

Holding out good vibes for the bravest man on TV.. annabanana Dec 2012 #65

OMG-NO heather blossom Dec 2012 #66

I�m going to say a prayer for them too. MyOpinion-2 Dec 2012 #67

Richard is very smart and savvy - I have a hunch he will be fine... Cooley Hurd Dec 2012 #69

Turned on MSNBC as soon as I got home, forgot about the news blackout Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #71

I'll be surprised if MSNBC is able to make Rachel shut up. Cleita Dec 2012 #73

Rachel will shut up JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2012 #76

This is what I'm hoping. dmr Dec 2012 #84

I was thinking exactly the same thing... ;) Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #78

I was thinking the same thing. AngryOldDem Dec 2012 #81

if it has to do with him doing a story she would JI7 Dec 2012 #82

If she honestly believed... TDale313 Dec 2012 #92

Yeah, we'll see. She'll be coming up next after Ed. Cleita Dec 2012 #93

Gawker was, IMO, irresposible for reporting this. Cooley Hurd Dec 2012 #85

You're absolutely right, if his safety depends on secrecy, she'd do any and everything she could Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #101

Please be keeping your head down and maintaining radio silence, Mr. Engel. N/t politicat Dec 2012 #77

Damn. Just damn. AngryOldDem Dec 2012 #79

me too. DCBob Dec 2012 #83

I'm confused Scairp Dec 2012 #80

Yes creeksneakers2 Dec 2012 #86

Richard Engel is the real deal-- corneliamcgillicutty Dec 2012 #88

oh god... Slit Skirt Dec 2012 #89

Oh no. That's terrible. Matariki Dec 2012 #90

I've always admired his courage and his good quality reporting. Chemisse Dec 2012 #94

oh no... I feel as if something has happened to a friend renate Dec 2012 #96

Yeah, kinda feel the same way. TDale313 Dec 2012 #98

My heart sank also. Have been very worried about him lately. glinda Dec 2012 #105

I remember when he reported from the roof of the Baghdad Palestine Hotel, in the early days... Fridays Child Dec 2012 #99

I always pray for that fearless man, now moreso panAmerican Dec 2012 #100

It seems there is nothing new to report. n/t Cleita Dec 2012 #102

This is scary sounding. I love that guy. Please be safe and survive this... liberalla Dec 2012 #106

I *think* he's been released??? (from a Turkish source) Cooley Hurd Dec 2012 #107

You were spot-on Cooley Hurd! DakotaLady Dec 2012 #108

Remarkable find!!! Great news! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #109

It wasn't clear in the translation, but... Cooley Hurd Dec 2012 #110

I'll be very interested to hear what all happened, but this is the most important part, he's free! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #111

Good news-the WaPo says he's been freed following a firefight between his captors and rebels Neurotica Dec 2012 #112