I am an anarchist - ask me anything.

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iVol4Life said:
1. I am studying Computer Science & Mathematics.
2. Median starting salary for CS majors is about $60,000, iirc.
3. I'm not.
4. This is largely irrelevant. I'm mostly concerned with the capitalist class.
5. Left anarchism generally advocates a moneyless system or an alternative such as an anti-capitalist market. (A topic that is honestly still a mystery to me.)



Yes, left anarchism is inherently socialist.
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Sounds more like some silly hippy cult mentality to me
 
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iVol4Life said:
Left anarchism is an interesting topic, even if you disagree vehemently with everything it stands for. I think this is the most basic way to look at left anarchism:

We are opposed to unjust hierarchy and oppression, and seek to dismantle such hierarchy at all levels of human interaction. This includes the state, and for left anarchists, capitalism. Other kinds of hierarchy and oppression that most left anarchists oppose would be that of religion, patriarchy, imperialism, racism, homophobia, sexism, etc. Anarchism is not static. It is a process. As such, it requires hard work and cooperation by a lot of people.
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When everyone is special........ No one is
 
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Carl Pickens said:
Sounds more like some silly hippy cult mentality to me
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What this sounds like is someone that took poly sci for an elective and decided that they were going to be an anarchist. Probably had to write a paper on how to change the world or something. The "ideas" espoused are too general in nature with no actual substance to be original thought. At least Huff has given his position some thought and has a lot of original ideas. I especially like the one about having enough $$ to hire his own security force.
 
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iVol4Life said:
There is no reason that everyone would have to think exactly alike. There is room for debate in anarchism. Everyone has a voice. Things are managed at a community level democratically. If you are opposed to something, you are free to leave the community and go at it on your own or join another community that develops somewhat different rules.


That is not anarchism. Further, anarchists reject the entire notion that private property is somehow a thing. This differs from personal possession, though. For example, your car, the tools you need for your job, your home, etc. Those are personal possessions. Also, anarchists are generally opposed to organized religion. I personally think this problem will solve itself, as religiosity will continue to decline over time.
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So no private property eh? So it would be completely acceptable to just enter someone's home and set up your homestead?..... Wait.... You wouldn't have a home if there's no private property..... This whole idea is complete buffoonery
 
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Carl Pickens said:
So no private property eh? So it would be completely acceptable to just enter someone's home and set up your homestead?..... Wait.... You wouldn't have a home if there's no private property..... This whole idea is complete buffoonery
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Like I said, my idea of anarchy would eat his idea of anarchy for lunch.
 
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82_VOL_83 said:
What this sounds like is someone that took poly sci for an elective and decided that they were going to be an anarchist. Probably had to write a paper on how to change the world or something. The "ideas" espoused are too general in nature with no actual substance to be original thought. At least Huff has given his position some thought and has a lot of original ideas. I especially like the one about having enough $$ to hire his own security force.
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I don't agree much with Huff, but you're right..... He does have the ability to articulate his position.
This cat just sounds like an over meditating hippy.
 
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Meditation is a crock of ****. I tried to clear my mind, and the damned thing tried to destroy me.
 
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iVol4Life said:
Nah, I did my own research. Also, I'm not that guy. In real life I try to be polite and am very soft-spoken. Certainly not someone most people would think is an anarchist.


Anarchists are opposed to all systems of oppression. This includes racists, homophobes, patriarchy, etc. along with the state and capitalism. It is, by definition, anarchistic. It isn't a huge thing, but there's little in this area I can do to promote anarchism. Especially in my current situation.
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You sound like a Buddhist monk..... Ever considered relocating to Tibet?
 
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My own personal idea of anarchism is to have the freedom of association. Either you're free to choose who you'd like to participate in commerce or a relationship with, or you're not.
You can't be less or more free, either you're free, or you're not.

The whole notion of central planning has failed throughout history. People always think they know best when it comes to how the social order should be. Without exception you always end up with a element of the population that is considered outside the conventional thinking. In other words, the rebels, the rule breakers. The state makes this happen through laws and regulations.

Albert Jay Nock wrote in 'Our enemy the state' that when ever state power increases, social power has no choice but to decrease. Usually, we never see a reversal of these actions.
This is an interesting read on the subject.

https://mises.org/library/progressive-conversion-social-power-state-power

The truth is, no one knows what's best for society, as people have different wants and needs. Something you may find distasteful may not be so to another. Such is life. And such is anarchy.
It's all about living your own life the best way YOU can.
 
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DEFENDTHISHOUSE said:
The truth is, no one knows what's best for society, as people have different wants and needs. Something you may find distasteful may not be so to another. Such is life. And such is anarchy.
It's all about living your own life the best way YOU can.
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And thus the problem with the OPs anarchy that takes collective action and punishes particular viewpoints and approaches.

It's fun to call that anarchy but it ain't
 
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lawgator1 said:
Do you use roads? Or a phone? Or a bank? Do you spend money? Did you go to school? Do you use electricity?

If answer is yes to any of above, are you aware you are either an enormous hypocrite, or a fraud?
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This is a silly way to silence those who oppose the state. You can't live without using government property and services.
 
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82_VOL_83 said:
Without government or the desire to govern, there is no politics. Outside of that, politics that exist in a world of anarchy would be an effort to get along, get something from someone, or coerce someone into doing something for you.
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This is nonsensical. Maybe my example wasn't the best but the original point, which you still don't get, remains the same...anarchy is a political ideology. Being an anarchist is nothing like being an atheist and starting a religion. If said anarchist tries to start a goverment then that would be like an atheist starting a religion. The original example was dumb.
 
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n_huffhines said:
This is nonsensical. Maybe my example wasn't the best but the original point, which you still don't get, remains the same...anarchy is a political ideology. Being an anarchist is nothing like being an atheist and starting a religion. If said anarchist tries to start a goverment then that would be like an atheist starting a religion. The original example was dumb.
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It's more a lack of political ideology, or, the perfect political ideal. It's like an äl atheist claiming atheism is a religious belief system.
 
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