"The Power of Nightmares"

[chemenger]

I saw this article on Wikipedia's main page while doing some research at work. This is the first I've heard of this BBC three hour documentary series which apparently aired in 2004 - 2005. From what I've read it must have been a fascinating program.

From the Wikipedia article: "The films compare the rise of the Neo-Conservative movement in the United States and the radical Islamist movement, making comparisons on their origins and claiming similarities between the two. More controversially, it argues that the threat of radical Islamism as a massive, sinister organised force of destruction, specifically in the form of al-Qaeda, is a myth perpetrated by politicians in many countries - and particularly American Neo-Conservatives - in an attempt to unite and inspire their people following the failure of earlier, more utopian ideologies."

Have any of you seen this program and if so what did you think of it?

[DS1]

1. You can watch the entire thing on Google Video

and it's excellent.

[Kelvin Mace]

2. It is the most educational explanation of modern politics

since "1984".

[patrice]

3. "...failure of earlier, more utopian ideologies." such as The Sermon on the Mount or Matt 25:40. nt

[Phred42]

4. You really need to See ALL Adam Curtis Documentaries

They are ALL - MUST SEE

Here they are - On-line and Free (there are some other videos here that are worth your time too)

http://www.rewtube.com/?film=the-trap&gclid=CPWAhITF_pMCFQpjnAodwUpSXQ

Adam Curtis
The Trap (2007)

* Watch episode 1 - F**k You Buddy
* Watch episode 2 - The Lonely Robot
* Watch episode 3 - We Will Force You To Be Free

The Power of Nightmares (2004)

* Watch episode 1 - Baby It's Cold Outside
* Watch episode 2 - The Phantom Victory
* Watch episode 3 - The Shadows in the Cave

The Century of the Self (2002)

[slipslidingaway]

7. Great link...thanks. There is also an unofficial transcript of the

Power of Nighmares at the link.

[The Stranger]

5. REQUIRED VIEWING:

http://www.archive.org/details/ThePowerOfNightmares

[Wilber_Stool]

6. I downloaded all three parts

in hi-res on dial-up. Took over 150 hours. Over three gigs.