Shadia Drury, in Leo Strauss and the American Right (1999), argues that Strauss inculcated an elitist strain in American political leaders linked to imperialist militarism, neoconservatism and Christian fundamentalism. Drury argues that Strauss teaches that “perpetual deception of the citizens by those in power is critical because they need to be led, and they need strong rulers to tell them what’s good for them.” Source

THIS FILM OUTLINES HOW THE GOVERNMENT ACTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY ACTION TO PREVENT THREATS BASED ON NOTHING MORE THAN A PHANTASY ABOUT AN ORGANIZATION THAT DOESN’T EVEN EXIST IN IMAGINING THE WORST WITHOUT A SHREAD OF EVIDENCE.

Politicians designed and present to the masses the nightmare scenarios to pursue their agenda.

Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 1/6 – Adam Curtis

Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 2/6 – Adam Curtis

Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 3/6 – Adam Curtis

Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 4/6 – Adam Curtis

Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 5/6 – Adam Curtis

Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 6/6 – Adam Curtis

Power of Nightmares – “Shadows In The Cave” – 1/6 – Adam Curtis

The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 2/6

The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 3/6

The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 4/6

The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 5/6

The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 6/6

Many thanks to Adam Curtis and his team at the BBC for producing this fascinating and brilliant documentary!!

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