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gol979 · 41-45, M
Both the mainstream left and right want to depict themselves as being for the people, hence want the marketing of anarchy whilst being the polar opposite of anarchism.
Any version of statism cannot gel with anarchism. Hence communist anarchists are paradoxical. I havent seen a system of statism that does descend into tyranny, including "representative" democracy.
Any version of statism cannot gel with anarchism. Hence communist anarchists are paradoxical. I havent seen a system of statism that does descend into tyranny, including "representative" democracy.
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
@LordShadowfire That's true really of any tyranny, but whatever is put forwards of a "pure" definition of what Communism should be, fails to address the point that any society - including democracies - still need some degree of control simply to operate.
Someone has to be charge somewhere,, but what matters is whether in charge to benefit self or society, and whether that society has sufficient control over its leaders..
In that respect, both anarchy (not "anarchism") and what we see calling itself Communist, fail similarly. Both would allow small cliques to rise to the top and control everyone else for their own ends.
Anarchy is not "right-wing" ideology as the OP claims, but neither is it "left wing". Either label would give it a political definition, creating an immediate contradiction.
Anarchy is nebulous, apolitical, holding to no ideology save only that no ideology is permissible - and is no good for anyone.
Someone has to be charge somewhere,, but what matters is whether in charge to benefit self or society, and whether that society has sufficient control over its leaders..
In that respect, both anarchy (not "anarchism") and what we see calling itself Communist, fail similarly. Both would allow small cliques to rise to the top and control everyone else for their own ends.
Anarchy is not "right-wing" ideology as the OP claims, but neither is it "left wing". Either label would give it a political definition, creating an immediate contradiction.
Anarchy is nebulous, apolitical, holding to no ideology save only that no ideology is permissible - and is no good for anyone.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@ArishMell
Someone has to be charge somewhere...
They said, missing the point of communism. But I do agree with you that communism always seems to fail in the real world.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@LordShadowfire I think many "isms" fail to meet their expectations.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
The Joker is a Right Wing Anarchist…National Anarchism!
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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@BohemianBabe And yet the right claim to want small government, meaning as little power on top as possible. I find that amusing, because they clearly do not practice what they preach.
BohemianBabe · M
@LordShadowfire Yeah, they only use the "small government" lie when it comes to social programs. When it comes to banning books, banning abortion, banning lab-grown meat, somehow none of that is big government.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
@BohemianBabe Sounds about right but it’s not exclusive.
WalksWith · 56-60, F
Similarity? It really is hard to discern the two.
Perhaps the far right has taken over your anarchy.
*There is = There's
Perhaps the far right has taken over your anarchy.
*There is = There's
WalksWith · 56-60, F
@Guitarman123
It started that way. But, you've been infiltrated, my friend. My parents were hard core anarchists in the 60's. It is not like what it was then.
Now, it seems to be very much right winged owned.
It started that way. But, you've been infiltrated, my friend. My parents were hard core anarchists in the 60's. It is not like what it was then.
Now, it seems to be very much right winged owned.
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Guitarman123 · 31-35, M
@WalksWith anarchism is the same as it was back then.
Entwistle · 56-60, M
Most people who criticize Anarchism and Socialism don't seem to know what either ideology actually is.
Less or no government is a thing of the right these days, I'm afraid 🤭
ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 51-55, M
@Guitarman123 "Christian atheist" is a contradiction in terms, like a meat-eating vegan
Guitarman123 · 31-35, M
@BritishFailedAesthetic Christian atheists don't concern themselves with metaphysics
Guitarman123 · 31-35, M
@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP they follow Christian teachings but don't believe in metaphysics
Roundandroundwego · 61-69
The algorithm is owned by billionaires and serves the hegemon. Because we're not a population, we're just a non communist work force.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
Seriously, the Americans who are responding with 'two sides of anarchism,' are just plain wrong. It's Bakanin or the CNT, not Ron Paul.
PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M
Yep.
Or come up with a form of "anarchism" that is cognitive dissonance. AnCaps I am looking at you.
Or come up with a form of "anarchism" that is cognitive dissonance. AnCaps I am looking at you.
BohemianBabe · M
It's part of the "small government" lie.
ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 51-55, M
If they are trying to make it out as exclusively right wing, they're wrong
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Almost.
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