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while both true, and conveniently the position of the authorities, it’s a real conundrum.
rightist nihilists and leftist anarchists live with blinders on, and only an end goal in mind, never thinking of the ramifications of their actions, how many would be hurt, and be left hurt if they ever achieved what they fight so hard for.
Most anarchists i’ve met tend to be focused on the practical and spend most of their lives thinking and talking about the ramifications of their actions and political action in general.
If you’re seeing similarities between ‘rightist nihilists’ and anarchists, you’re looking at stereotypes and not reality. They’re world’s apart. Anarchism requires a core of burning optimism about human capacity for co-operation and self governance. Depending on what you mean by ‘rightist nihilists’ you’re talking about no strong beliefs or diametrically opposed beliefs, goals, organizing structures, etc.
Anarchists don’t fight for a world with zero authority. They fight for a world that has justified authority. If you say, “well lots of things don’t require authority that people swear is necessary!” Yes, that’s why it’s an entire axiom and not a childish thought.
Learn what political ideologies even want before you attempt to insult them.
I think ‘organization without authority’ would be a better way to put it.
It sounds like you probably mean that, I just think that for a lot of anarchists ‘authority’ is a bad word. I don’t call myself an anarchist, but I agree with a lot of anarchist thought. Certainly to me ‘justified authority’ sounds like a contradiction in terms - all authority is based on artificial and unjust hierarchies, so could never be justified.
Right, organization does not require authority, it requires coordination. Authority’s only purpose is to coerce other’s behavior, this is what is to be avoided in an anarchist society.
Anarchism can still have leaders, but they would lead voluntary teams because they are respected and capable of coordination, not because they are powerful.
while both true, and conveniently the position of the authorities, it’s a real conundrum.
rightist nihilists and leftist anarchists live with blinders on, and only an end goal in mind, never thinking of the ramifications of their actions, how many would be hurt, and be left hurt if they ever achieved what they fight so hard for.
Most anarchists i’ve met tend to be focused on the practical and spend most of their lives thinking and talking about the ramifications of their actions and political action in general.
If you’re seeing similarities between ‘rightist nihilists’ and anarchists, you’re looking at stereotypes and not reality. They’re world’s apart. Anarchism requires a core of burning optimism about human capacity for co-operation and self governance. Depending on what you mean by ‘rightist nihilists’ you’re talking about no strong beliefs or diametrically opposed beliefs, goals, organizing structures, etc.
I’ve never met a practical anarchist.
They’re all edgelords who are ironically looking for a sense of belonging.
Progressives are the most rational, level-headed bunch that’s actually trying to help society.
Anarchists don’t fight for a world with zero authority. They fight for a world that has justified authority. If you say, “well lots of things don’t require authority that people swear is necessary!” Yes, that’s why it’s an entire axiom and not a childish thought.
Learn what political ideologies even want before you attempt to insult them.
I think ‘organization without authority’ would be a better way to put it.
It sounds like you probably mean that, I just think that for a lot of anarchists ‘authority’ is a bad word. I don’t call myself an anarchist, but I agree with a lot of anarchist thought. Certainly to me ‘justified authority’ sounds like a contradiction in terms - all authority is based on artificial and unjust hierarchies, so could never be justified.
Right, organization does not require authority, it requires coordination. Authority’s only purpose is to coerce other’s behavior, this is what is to be avoided in an anarchist society.
Anarchism can still have leaders, but they would lead voluntary teams because they are respected and capable of coordination, not because they are powerful.