Comment on silly costume dance
gurty@lemmy.world 2 days ago
The trick is to understand that left and right both lead to authoritarianism, and anarchism is to step off the spectrum and understand that the people must be free. The only authority you recognise should be one you consent to.
bearboiblake@pawb.social 2 days ago
I get what you’re saying, and as we both advocate for anarchism I’m sure we agree on a lot of things - but anarchism actually is far left, not outside of the political spectrum. Left vs. Right is incomplete, though, without consideration to authoritarianism. Authoritarian Leftism, such as that of the USSR, inevitably leads to oppression and centralization of power.
gurty@lemmy.world 2 days ago
The far-left tells people how they should live and think. I’m a left-leaning pro-trans, pro-immigrant anarchist but as soon as you tell me I am obligated to abide by your ideals otherwise I’m a nazi, you can fuck right off.
bearboiblake@pawb.social 2 days ago
That isn’t what I’m doing. I am explaining my perspective, and what the consensus is among most leftists. You are, of course, free to disagree, but all I’ll say is that if you have your own private definition of words which otherwise have well understood meanings, it’ll likely lead you into unproductive conversations and disagreements with people who otherwise completely share your ideals and values.
All the best, much love, solidarity forever!