The Power of Nightmares constant state of fear.

[arsenal_gooner]

Interesting BBC film concerning the parallel development of modern Islamic radicalism and Neo-conservatism. Details the rise of the latter movement and its masquerade as traditional conservatism to garner support and acquire power. This film also discusses the development of the current Arab political ideology and shows how both movements originated from the same basic philosophy: masses are more malleable when they are living in a constant state of fear.

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[EjazR]

Just a bump to an interesting documentary comparing Neo-con (a form of politico-christian movement) with the politcal-Islamist movement.

The most interesting parts are from part 3 onwards below. The rise of political Islamic thought and its suppression leading to the splinter movements to turn violent in Egypt and Algeria are similar in some ways to the events in Kashmir and in present day Pakistan.

Some lessons for people in the sub-continent as well.