WATERGATE AFFAIR BBC DOKUMENTATION 1994

[elleng]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=68&v=fRCih5rUiVQ

Thanks to pnwest.

[teach1st]

1. I paid attention during Watergate...

but I was mostly moving around the country at the time and starting a family. This documentary has details that I was not aware of. Very complete and very compelling. I'm halfway through (but I previewed the last half hour, 'cause that's the best part), and I'm reminded often of Trump and his shit.

This should have more recs, elleng. Thanks for posting!

[elleng]

2. Thanks, teach1st.

Thanks to pnwest for posting it to me yesterday, recognizing the details, MAY be useful for those not familiar with the Watergate years and impatient about how 'these things' work.

[teach1st]

3. It's a must-see for those too young or not alive back then

For pointed relevance to President Trump (if he indeed records his conversations), begin at about 2:28:00. Watergate was different from what we see in Trump, but that episode in presidential corruption provides many lessons for us.

Richard Nixon was abhorrent. He was a cheap thug in so many ways. Still, some of his policies were useful. Donald Trump, on the other hand, is a cheap thug with no redeeming qualities.

[elleng]

4. Yes, you've got it.

DID get EPA (and other things from Nixon,) but from trump won't get ANYTHING positive.

[Best_man23]

5. K&R 1000X

The BBC documentary on Watergate is about 2 1/2 hours, but its well worth the time investment. Even if you were alive and paying attention back then, the historical review plus the commentary from such notable players as John Dean, H.R. Halderman, Eliott Richardson, etc., make this a must watch given current events.