[–] [deleted] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think at that level, it is about bringing attention to the cause. Of course, there would be bad apples in the rioters, looking to crown a cop, but overall, it's just about getting some momentum.
I'm not defending their actions or condoning violence against police, just bringing to light one reason behind the street-level actions.
Anarchism is a hard sell, difficult to promote.
[–] AverageAmerica 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Anarchy and communism (imo) can coexist. The only way either can survive is with the absence of a state. I am surprised the two groups don't work together.
[–] AverageAmerica 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
There are no laws though, in either instance. You need a state to enforce any type of laws AFAIK. Perhaps communism and anarchy are more defined by empty space where power structures once stood then the ones that spring up naturally without a state acting as a parent (or more like a Leviathan with a monopoly on violence)
Thanks for commenting, no sarcasm.
[–] alalzia 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Great article but i really don't get the hostility towards the alt-right , their witchdoctoring is going to smash whatever little social bonds are still in place . Also the idea that the current system cannot be used to promote anarchist principles is false .
[–] RogerByam [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Thank you.
Yes, the article is strangely hostile to the alt-right, which is why I was hesitant to share it. However, it's kind of "modern radical", which I thought is a nice break from some of the more orthodox or hipster anarchism that I come across.
I'm not entirely sure about anarchism breaking existing social bonds, but I kind of get what you're saying and understand it is a concern.
And absolutely the system can be used to promote Anarchy; just have to be smart about how one promotes it and shows fortitude, thus not allowing the state to subvert/integrate the cause.
[–] alalzia 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The alt-right is a useful tool and playing full revolutionary dogma instead of choosing a political step by step approach fucked us hard in the past. I know many fellow anarchists hate that but societies are slowly moving beasts and we have to adapt .
I feel that a directly democratic non platform party (zero policy) with frequently rotating PMs (who don't speak in the parliament or the press) that do exactly what their members say in neighborhood and webpage level can use the current structures to introduce the idea of community administration . After the centrist parties are gone and alt-right has disintegrated the feeling that a central government can provide solutions we can use this party to shed all authority to the people without any revolution .