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In reply to the discussion: Authoritarianism is a sickness. [View all]carolinayellowdog
(3,247 posts)111. all my siblings are as anti-authoritarian as I, which fits the historical legacy
and our parents were never punitive but we did have a sense of discipline. When I learned via genealogy that my 18th and 19th century southern ancestors were nonconformist in religion and politics (Quakers, Unionists) I thought hmm, maybe deference to the status quo is "in the blood" and so is the opposite.
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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
#111