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In reply to the discussion: Authoritarianism is a sickness. [View all]geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)82. What you do not understand is that anarchy is not dependent upon the
incorporation of anything related to anarchism.
It is the absence of authority and order. It's a mere state of being, facts on the ground, a situation.
You see, I am not required to accept anarchist theory in determining what "anarchy" means.
You have your insular definition as adopted by a discrete, small community of fellow believers.
But, your definition is not relevant to those who do not belong to your ideological community.
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And the best research was reported by a lifelong Republican, turned Independant.
longship
Apr 2013
#1
He signed a book for me when he spoke with Michael Moore at Wadsworth Theater
pinboy3niner
Apr 2013
#9
Nazis and Stalinists on one end. People who pretty much don't exist on the other end.
cthulu2016
Apr 2013
#3
In the context of this discussion it is an incorrect use for a word that has many meanings
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#32
Oh dear, you've confused yourself so much that you're arguing with yourself.
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#37
Authoritarianism is more than a belief system--it is a real world practice and phenomenon.
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#64
Would you say that there are no authoritarian structures in Somalia?
Fantastic Anarchist
Apr 2013
#103
For the umpteenth time, I'm really not interested in discussing anarchism.
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#104
It appears that you're not even interested in defending your own context, either.
Fantastic Anarchist
Apr 2013
#105
You're incorrect according to the context you provided in your original assertion.
Fantastic Anarchist
Apr 2013
#107
I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. Sorry that it chafes you that I won't submit
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#110
You're conflating anarchism the theory and anarchy as it exists in the real world.
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#61
"which is not a synonym for chaos or disorder, according to application or theory"
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#87
You're arguing anarchy with an authoritarian. Your head will stop hurting once you quit
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#54
No, he's arguing anarchy with a non-anarchist. You use the term "authoritarian"
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#63
No, I am very familiar with what you've written on a variety of topics and the positions you
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#71
You might have noticed that I didn't reply to you, I offered Fantastic Anarchist some friendly
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#78
Heh, you interpret disagrement as "attempts to exercise your own imagined authority."
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#80
I think that I should have taken your advice. It is greatly appreciated.
Fantastic Anarchist
Apr 2013
#85
It's easy to get wrapped up in it. I usually do it myself, but life has recently compelled me
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#94
Anarchists do not have the exclusive authority and power to define the word 'anarchy'
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#90
Ahh, didn't you just chastise someone else for them calling you an authoritarian?
Fantastic Anarchist
Apr 2013
#92
I didn't say you were authoritarian, I said that asserting one's own viewpoint
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#96
Linear social and cultural constructs are usually so simplistic as to be false.
Hissyspit
Apr 2013
#10
You're saying anarchism is on the same continuum as authoritarianism?
Fantastic Anarchist
Apr 2013
#11
Bonus Bonus Question: Where are you getting that Somalia is "anarchy?"
Fantastic Anarchist
Apr 2013
#17
With all due respect, It is only understood that way by stupid or uneducated people
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#27
Yes, only stupid people associate words with their commonly understood meaning
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#34
As used in psychology, it's heavily infused with political and cultural assumptions.
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#39
US authoritarian politicians are apparently more likely to be conservative, and be republicans.
Zorra
Apr 2013
#86
I believe the authoritarian is a child that fears that their own lack of impulse control is the
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#21
Most nu-dems and third wayers infesting this board are rabid authoritarians
whatchamacallit
Apr 2013
#25
"Infesting" is a dehumanizing term, itself a hallmark of authoritarian thought.
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#74
Your excellent post reminds me of the times I have seen support for idea of 'benevolent dictators'
pampango
Apr 2013
#51
thanks for your excellent original post; I was merely quoting Erich Fromm
carolinayellowdog
Apr 2013
#59
thanks for the titles suggestions; I've been an admirer based on secondary sources
carolinayellowdog
Apr 2013
#102
Thank You. For some any authority impinging on someone's right to do anything they please
KittyWampus
Apr 2013
#66
Yes it is, and one of the worst aspects, as with many sicknesses, is that people who have it...
slackmaster
Apr 2013
#53
I would label it a mind virus, like evangelical Christianity and Fundamentalist anything
Taverner
Apr 2013
#84
all my siblings are as anti-authoritarian as I, which fits the historical legacy
carolinayellowdog
Apr 2013
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