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bearboiblake@pawb.social 2 days agoAnarchism is completely compatible with individuals acting according to their self interest - indeed, egoist anarchism is entirely centered around that concept, but other anarchist traditions are fully compatible with self-interest. An incredible amount of optimism in human co-operation and selflessness is not necessary.
they are focused on the self-determination of indigenous Mayan communities
You’ve unintentionally touched on what makes anarchism so stable - by its very nature because it is built by the people who live and work in an area, it can be perfectly attuned to meet their needs! An anarchist society formed in a city would be completely different from one formed in the rural countryside. It is not an imposed blueprint for society that follows some dogma, it’s an approach where everyone involved in the society has a say in how it’s run, and no one has power over others. That’s all!
OriginEnergySux@lemmy.world 2 days ago
So stable*
*for a couple of years
bearboiblake@pawb.social 2 days ago
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FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 2 days ago
Nobody sane wants to live like the Zapatistas.
bearboiblake@pawb.social 2 days ago
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Speak for yourself, because that sounds fucking awesome, to me.
OriginEnergySux@lemmy.world 2 days ago
It is not a nationwide example of anarchy
bearboiblake@pawb.social 2 days ago
You’re a perfect example of the original meme, just moving the goalposts constantly.
I haven’t forgotten the time you refused to accept that a society without homelessness would be good so I have no doubt you’re arguing in bad faith at this point.
I hope one day you’ll figure things out and join us, but until then, we’ll fight for you. Much love and solidarity forever!
anise@quokk.au 2 days ago
that is a really weird bar to have to clear. “well, your anarchy doesn’t conform to our borders, so it doesn’t count” ???
the_abecedarian@piefed.social 2 days ago
anarchism rejects nations, so why should its success be judged based on national borders? a successful society is av successful society