Yeah that’s true, I haven’t done any anarchist reading, but I’ve had numerous alleged anarchists explain things differently, so I just said which aspects I agree with.
You might want to consider how much they’ve read too, or what they’ve read. Find yourself an audio book, I know that’s helped me.
What works would you recommend?
Others might have a better answer, so I’ll allow them to make suggestions. My commentary stems from holding similar views on Communism/Socialism, until I decided to actually dive into the theory. I’ve listened to the communist manifesto, and working on listening to Capital currently. I’d like to eventually read Black Shirts and Reds by Parenti. Having a good foundational understanding will help you evaluate our current place and time through the lense of these political ideologies and help avoid simply barking shibboleths at the moon.
Idk if you’re asking about specifically anarchist reading here, if not:
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Principles of Communism by Engels is a good essay-length read ( https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1847/11/prin-com.htm ).
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State and Revolution by Lenin is a great first short book length read ( https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1917/staterev/ ).
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On Authority is Engel’s argument essay against Anarchism and the term “Authoritarian” . That may or may not be up your alley, but you’ll see a lot of that reflected in what we say here ( https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1872/10/authority.htm ).
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And just because Mao is rad, “Oppose Book Worship” includes the banger “no investigation, no right to speak” and I like that. ( https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/mao/selected-works/volume-6/mswv6_11.htm#fn5 ).
If you’re looking for Anarchist theory you could try an Anarchist instance. I think they like Bookchin or something like that.
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Pretending that there isn’t a spectrum, of governments restricting liberty or expression, isn’t helping anyone.
What part of “laws are just threats of violence made by the predominant socioeconomic ethnic group in a given nation and the cops are basically an occupying army” do we not understand?
I like some laws.
are you anarchist?
In a “dismantle unjust hierarchies” sense, sure, but I think states are inevitable when people make a society.
that is confusing. that sense can very well be communist. would i be wrong to presume you dont really know what are either of them?
Well “anarchist” can mean a lot of different things depending on the person so I find it more useful to just say what I agree or disagree with.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 most coherent anarchist theory
Exactly, some “anarchists” are just liberals who like to have an edgy/faux-radical flag and symbol (you), while others are communists with ideological differences who are still willing to work with us toward a similar goal.
bro, you are commenting in a community called “moretankie196”, of a marxist-leninist instance whose name is inspired in a soviet city. we do care about concepts and definitions.
you are very welcome to learn, with us, though :D
claims to be an anarchist
“like[s] some laws”
"states are inevitable’
is this Vaush’s account?
In that case you’re holding a belief that goes completely against the ideas implied by the label you use. Yes, there’s always variety of thought in all political fields but this one is an outright contradiction.
Also, nice Trevor Moore pic.
“laws”
are you trying to spook me?
Stirnerposting? On Lemmygrad? I never thought I’d see the day.
left unity to make fun of socdems
This could be what revitalizes the western Left