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The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear

mM | 19.10.2004 15:01 | Anti-militarism | Repression

Wednesday evening at 9:00. BBC2 is to broadcast the first episode of a three-part documentary series called
The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear. This television channel is off limits to most of the world. But i have also heard that this really should be a program that should be payed attention to.
(this coming from someone who do not own a tv) My "request" is, if anyone have the equipment to record this program and make it available for download online, i would very greatful. I am a part of a larger network that "distributes", profitfree ofcause, information and documentaries that attempts to change the minds of the passive television consumers. Most of the network exists outside of the UK, which means we dont have a chance to "get" this tv program. Please exuse my english. it is not my "main" language.. I hope someone can help me... if you can. please write me at:  worldwalker@linuxmail.org

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Wednesday evening at 9:00. BBC2 is to broadcast the first episode of a three-part documentary series called
The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear. This television channel is off limits to most of the world. But i have also heard that this really should be a program that should be payed attention to.
(this coming from someone who do not own a tv) My "request" is, if anyone have the equipment to record this program and make it available for download online, i would very greatful. I am a part of a larger network that "distributes", profitfree ofcause, information and documentaries that attempts to change the minds of the passive television consumers. Most of the network exists outside of the UK, which means we dont have a chance to "get" this tv program. Please exuse my english. it is not my "main" language.. I hope someone can help me... if you can. please write me at:  worldwalker@linuxmail.org

mM
- e-mail: ellerstaktik@hotmail.com

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top quality documentary

21.10.2004 13:29

Watched this last night, one of the most honest + informative documentaries I've seen in years, at least on mainstream telly. Thoroughly recommended. Well done BBC!

type


Bittorrent Download

22.10.2004 10:46

Here is the torrent file. Use Bittorrent from  http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/

p_o_n
- Homepage: http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/


Please repost the Bittorrent file

22.10.2004 14:24

You've only posted the link to Bittorrent itself, could you please post the file or a link to it? I've got a friend in the US, and he says they'll never show this there. Thanks very much!

I'll leave my client open too afterward I download, to speed up other people's downloads.

J


PLEASE RECORD IT The_Power_Of_Nightmares_pt1.avi

22.10.2004 16:10

Can someone Pleeeeaasseee VHS-tape-record the 2 remaining programmes??

please bookmark this page and add a comment..

I volunteer to digitise the programme to DIVX and share it via P2P

so everyone can find it shortly via  http://www.filehash.com/



The_Power_Of_Nightmares_pt1.avi is already online in the EDONKEY EMULE OVERNET p2p
network... download it.. the more download it the better it is available for all of us.

the worlds info hungry


torrent link for 'The Power Of Nightmares'

23.10.2004 12:10

The torrent file for 'The Power Of Nightmares' is available to download:  http://66.90.75.92/suprnova//torrents/2842/The_Power_Of_Nightmares_pt1-avi.torrent

chriszanf
mail e-mail: chriszanf@gmail.com


Thanks chriszanf !

23.10.2004 17:30

You da man.
Downloading now...

J


66 megabyte XVID download of PowerOfNightmares BBC Terrorism hoax TV series

25.10.2004 09:42


Lo-Fi (but Full-Screen watchable!)

6meg
 http://images.indymedia.org/imc/washingtondc/media/video/2/power_of_nightmares_1_1of3.avi
30meg
 http://images.indymedia.org/imc/washingtondc/media/video/3/power_of_nightmares_1_2of3.avi
29meg
 http://images.indymedia.org/imc/washingtondc/media/video/4/power_of_nightmares_1_3of3.avi


 http://dc.indymedia.org/media/all/display/21485/index.php
 http://dc.indymedia.org/media/all/display/21476/index.php
 http://dc.indymedia.org/media/all/display/21484/index.php

Power of Nightmares 2of3 of part 3 of a 3 part programme hhuuuuuuuugely interesting BBC programme that ran on wednesday, and the promo-trailers were cancelled by the BBC for they got cold feet telling the deep truths about the terrorism is manufactured... something we all suspected, but embedded reporters were not allowed to entertain.

Keywords neocons rumsfled wolfowitz wurmser strauss straussian perle gunsmoke perry mason

Great archive footage of Rumsfeld

BBC publicly owned


VHS version of Power Of Nightmares

27.10.2004 22:16

I've just recorded part 2 of "The Power Of Nightmares", and will be happy to offer VHS, MPEG or CDV versions to anyone interested.

Part 2 covers the Afghan war with Soviet Russia, the civil war in Algeria, terroris attacks in Egypt and the start of Al Qaeda's terrorist threat against the USA, having failed to topple governments in the Muslim world.

It also shows how the neocons smeared President clinton to get the Republicans back into power.

Part 3 (which I'll record as well) will bring us up to date.

Did anyone record Part 1 in VHS format? Missed to do so, but managed to watch it! Power full stuff these neocon power games!

Esther

Esther Angel
mail e-mail: littleangel@krila.fsworld.co.uk


pppllleeeeeaaaaasssseeee UPLOAD part 2

28.10.2004 08:34

Plleeeeaaaassseee upload part 2 !!!

split it into pieces and

UPLOAD IT HERE>
 http://dc.indymedia.org/media/index.php?function=publish

for speedy access for all of us.

 http://www.google.com/search?q=%22power+of+nightmares%22+torrent << THIS ONE
or for xvid
 http://www.google.com/search?q=%22power+of+nightmares%22+xvid
or avi
 http://www.google.com/search?q=%22power+of+nightmares%22+avi


Here the keywords for those Video Web newbies:
use VDUB VIRTUALDUB to make small XVID compressed video files.
XVID KOEPI codec for video and DIVX ;-) audio codec are best
quality

the info hungry world


Part 2 torrent

28.10.2004 11:18

Just found what claims to be the torrent for Part 2 in Realmedia format, 66MB:
 http://conspiracy.hopto.org:6969/stats.html?info_hash=ad6e1fb707867af39bc0a652c1ff0de2da53f4e1

Found it listed here:
 http://conspiracy.hopto.org:6969/

I watched the broadcast of part 2 last night, so haven't bothered downloading this myself. There should be more torrents of all 3 parts out soon if you'd rather have MPEG.

J


How about on DVD

28.10.2004 14:59

I'm getting this capped in high quality. Hopefully I'll have 3 eps on 1 DVD for the anarchist book fare in a few weeks.

mary night


HOAX alert rmvb file is really part 1

28.10.2004 20:23

DAMN what a disappointment

PART 2 is still not available

PPLLLEEAASSEE someone make it available urgently.


bbc


Part 2 still missing

28.10.2004 20:53

DAMN!! what a disappointment !!!

on DONKEY there are T W O files

does someone know the torrent link to this one?
BBC The Power Of Nightmares pt2[RMVB].rmvb 59244544

this one is actually part ONE
BBC The Power Of Nightmares pt2[RMVB].rmvb 69892984

BBC


Power of Nightmares on DVD?!

28.10.2004 21:02

Hi Mary!

Would be very glad to get this series on DVD, please let me know how I can get a copy of it from you.

Meanwhile I've converted part 2 to MPEG format, but there seem to be plenty of Bit Torrent versions around already, so no worries...

But if someone wishes to get Part 2 and Part 3 on S-VHS or standard VHS, please feel free to drop me a line...
Unfortunately missed to record part 1.

Esther

Esther Angel


BBC Power Of Nightmares Pt2 [Real Media]

28.10.2004 21:02

heres the direct link for the 2nd part of this great 3part documentary
you will need to be familar with BitTorrent to get it.

 http://www.lokitorrent.com/torrents-details.php?id=49918&hit=1

f2k


not a fake file

29.10.2004 00:48

the file listed is part 2 not part 1 it's not a fake

 http://conspiracy.hopto.org:6969/torrent.html?info_hash=ad6e1fb707867af39bc0a652c1ff0de2da53f4e1

part 2 is 66.6 MB

part 1 is 64.7 mb

i really dont understand how you decided to declare it a fake

anon


Part 2 of Power of Nightmares available in high quality

29.10.2004 09:29

Bittorrent file of 2nd part is available @

 http://conspiracy.hopto.org:6969/index.html

click on "The Power of Nightmares part 2 (DivX)"

You will need Bittorrent too.

Joe


Thank you

29.10.2004 19:28

big thanks to whomever takes the time to get these out on the net. I'm in Canada and within minutes of my dads recommendation i have sourced the first two eps.

Can I recommend "Orwell rolls in his grave", and "The corporation" as two great docs.

I dont know if 'the corporation' is available on the net, but you can get "Orwell rolls in his grave", here

 http://66.90.75.92/suprnova/torrents/1983/Orwell%20Rolls%20in%20His%20Grave.torrent

(there are others if this doesnt work)

Oh, and I was lucky enough to see 'the century of the self' on BBC2 a couple of years ago, also excellent if you can get it...


Jim


Jim


more on DVD conversion

29.10.2004 23:59

The source being off air, obviously it won't be full DVD quality - but at 540 x 352 resolution, way better than VHS. Hopefully I'll be able to cram all 3 eps onto one DVD. However I have a question for all the video buffs out there. Does anyone have a recommendation as to what software is best to convert the 3 divX files onto 1 DVD preferably with a simple menu to select the eps? I have all manner of DVD authoring suites, just never have the time to really try them all out. Hoping someone with experience can say what's best yet simple?

mary night


How about downloading it for a mac?

03.11.2004 12:27

Does anyone know of a way I can view torrent files on my mac? I have got Acquisition doing its thing but would love to be able to use torrent files too.

Alternatively would any of you with the documentary on DVD or VHS be able to send me a copy? I will happily reimburse any costs.

Many thanks,

Marge

Margeryk
mail e-mail: margeryk101@yahoo.co.uk


Regarding Mac Viewing

04.11.2004 02:19


Have you downloaded the torrent file?

The file is in AVI format, so you should be able to watch it though Quicktime Player. If you can't however, use VLC Media Player,  http://macupdate.com/info.php/id/5758 .

If you haven't downloaded the torrent file, then use Azureus to do so. You can download that here  http://macupdate.com/info.php/id/13635 .

Nick


Looking for Torrent of Parts 2 & 3

04.11.2004 17:42

I need a link to a torrent for parts 2 and 3 of The Power of Nightmares. I found one torrent for part 2 which only had a BBC2 slide and the soundtrack. There was no video, just the slide, which lasted for an hour!

I'm in the USA so NTSC is a must, or AVI or MPG that I can convert and burn. Or if someone would like to swap through the mail, that could be arranged. Please email me if you have more info.

Four more years... I need all the help I can get!

 shauntoole@yahoo.come

BushIsToast
mail e-mail: shauntoole@yahoo.com


All 3 parts

04.11.2004 19:00

...can be downloaded from here:
 http://conspiracy.hopto.org:6969/

You'll need to install "BitTorrent" first:
 http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/

John


Help - why does this have to be so damn difficult

07.11.2004 13:15

What the hell is torrent - I downloaded it but to view it or download the files it says 30 hours - is this for high speed access?

The avi files don't work that were posted

I've tried ICH and they keep stalling

I want simple RealAudio or Windows..........does anyone have them.
I recorded on VHS #2 and last 1/2 of #3 but didn't get #1 on video on first 1/2 of #3

 http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/video1037.htm #1
 http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/video1038.htm #2
 http://207.44.245.159/video1040.htm #3

Sheri
mail e-mail: wwithin@nccn.net
- Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wakingup


re: Help - why does this have to be so damn difficult

07.11.2004 14:19

"What the hell is torrent - I downloaded it but to view it or download the files it says 30 hours - is this for high speed access?"

A "torrent" is a file that's downloaded using Bittorrent. Download and install Bittorrent:
 http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/

Then you can use that to download the small torrent file, which will then go off and build the file you want on your PC using parts shared from lots of people's computers, rather than all of us swamping one machine (and its network connection) with lots of requests to download something huge.

Yes, it's for high speed access. Each file is a copy of an hour-long video, which means it's hundreds of megabytes in size, so it will take you ages to download on a dial-up modem. Ask a friend who's got a high-speed connection to download it for you.

"I've tried ICH and they keep stalling "

ICH is using Realmedia streams instead of Bittorrents. This allows you to watch the movie as it gradually copies in at lower speed, rather than downloading the whole file and then watching it all at once. So that should work better on a low speed connection, although the quality of the picture won't be as good.
Lots of people are trying to view this from ICH at the same time though. Wait a little while, and try again. I tried just now, and it seems to work OK.

John


Need Help finding good AVI download

09.11.2004 03:56

From ex-pat living in north India using phone line at 48.00 kps or less –

Parts 1 & 2 of the avi file out of dc.indymedia for the first program of Power of Nightmares downloaded successfully.

After 90% download of part 3, tried again and got the entire file.

Parts 1 & 2 play on RealOne perfectly, Part 3 will not play and gives the message “ClassFactory cannot supply requested class.”

Don’t understand this message and I don’t really understand ‘torrent’ downloading -- it sounds like you need hi-speed connection.

Downloading 25-30 meg avi file seems to be a great way to get the programs from here --

so does anyone know what I can do at this point or where I can get error free/playable avi versions of the three programs of the Power of Nightmares.

Thank you for your help with this,

Pam Beardsley
mail e-mail: choslags-subs@yahoo.com


THE POWER OF NIGHTMARES SUPERFICIAL IN ITS CONTENT

19.11.2004 03:23

It is a supeficially interesting documentary, however it fails to go into any depth into the institutional problems in our societies. It portrays the neo-con's as bad apples but none the less well meaning bad apples, who are trying to spread the good of democracy around the world and naively intent on using American power aggressively around the world to achieve this aim. This is just the same as a documentary on Murdoch "Outfoxed", which focuses on another bad apple not on the institutional corruption. I'd like to see a documentary that shows that party politics is a corporate sham and corporate media is also a sham, that Western promotion of human rights abroad is camouflages the violent control and exploitation of defenseless people. I was not surprised to see that the series isolated from meaningful political and economic context, important areas such as the business and the corporate role on the world. The real interests and goals that shape the world were omitted. It is a coup for the BBC that such attention has been lavished on the series, the BBC can continue to claim that it is a truely independent bastion of liberal of free thought, willing to stand up to power.

This analysis taken from (www.medialens.org) Medialens' excellent review of this program under the media alerts section which will be uploaded in the next 4-5 days.



Garan Lewis
mail e-mail: glewis1000@hotmail.com


John

29.11.2004 01:35

It seems that you need a XVID decompressor for the third part, I'm not very sure as to why yet. You can find it easily on a search engine.

Dennis


Century Of The Self

09.12.2004 13:55

Does anyone have the Bittorrents/whole files for the earlier series "Century Of The Self"
Would be absolutely amazing if anyone could help me....

Andikins


Here are the links for the ed2k network

11.12.2004 09:42

ed2k://|file|The_Power_Of_Nightmares,_The_Rise_Of_The_Politics_Of_Fear_-_1_-_Baby_It's_Cold_Outside.avi|360949760|B2A74EEE57B01BE6508FB2CF11EDE5E1|/
ed2k://|file|The_Power_of_Nightmares,_The_Rise_of_the_Politics_of_Fear_-_2_-_The_Phantom_Victory.avi|360994816|B29553F893004A590C6336B5D8239717|/
ed2k://|file|The_Power_Of_Nightmares,_The_Rise_Of_The_Politics_Of_Fear_-_3_-_The_Shadow_In_The_Cave.avi|361043968|F96D3094A61856887D5B788910E349E6|/
ed2k://|file|The_Century_Of_The_Self_1.avi|381943808|D1CF936ABA5DA1671A4F3D4245504242|/
ed2k://|file|The_Century_Of_The_Self_2.avi|370276352|3E675F1A5E069EEDCF53B25A3B8C77D4|/
ed2k://|file|The_Century_Of_The_Self_4.avi|374460416|A5D4A3EEF1016F74247D8C85589DC7E5|/
ed2k://|file|The_Century_Of_The_Self_3.avi|371245056|283D45A913454191363E7C42B51D1DF7|/

Use emule, edonkey, mldonkey or some similar animal


The Power of Nightmares

06.01.2005 21:18

if you want "Power of Nightmares" there are ed2k links here
 http://www.ed2k.dyndns.info/BB/viewtopic.php?t=87

or if the site goes down look in my sharedfolder for more site references
 http://dyslexik.has.it

there are lots of other files there that may interest you as well

;)

dyslexik
- Homepage: http://dyslexik.has.it


set on dvd yet?

11.01.2005 19:18

Hello all,
Just found the news of this series - yeah - January in the States! Never a single word about it here!!! Does anyone have this on DVD yet available for purchase? Can't find anything on BBC's site - or any other on how to get a copy.
If any of you would be willing to burn and mail me a copy - I would be VERY very happy to pay you for your time and trouble. ( My dvd player is hacked - so format doesn't matter) Would truly love to get my hands on a copy of this!
Please write me at  pblair@entercomp.com
Many many thanks!
Erika

erika
mail e-mail: pblair@entercomp.com


All 3 episodes download

02.05.2005 18:38

I have all three episodes as high quality DivX video on my computer. The total file size is about a gigabyte. I used BitTorrent to download them, but I see here that a lot of people have issues with that.

Some time in the next day or so I am going to set up an FTP server for the sole purpouse of providing this documentary for download. I will post the details here once I have it set up.

Matt
mail e-mail: matt.the.mule@gmail.com
- Homepage: http://brainoid.blogspot.com


The Power of Nightmares on DVD

08.11.2005 17:27

I think you can "borrow" the entire documentary on DVD unofficially free of charge and unofficially from this web site:-

 http://www.theinsider.org/resources/dvd-video/

Adam Curtis
- Homepage: http://www.theinsider.org/