1) VIOLENT BOMB THROWING FREAKS!– We live in a violent society period. From schoolyard bullying all the way up to big fucking bombs being dropped on a schoolyard of Iraqi kids. So, are anarchists violent? Some of them are, some of them aren’t, but look around you, there are far more violent institutions such as the Police, the Military, and the entire United States Government. But, do we label said institutions as “violent?” Of course not, whenever they use force it’s to “protect” you and me. We grant such vultures(not all participants of the former organizations fall under this label) at the political top the means and tactics to abuse the rest of us from the middle to the bottom. You see, anarchists question and seek to abolish this authoritarian system and that logic is seen as violent by those at the top. The real question, as veteran anarchist, Alexander Berkman once posed: Is Anarchism violence? and the simple answer is, HELLLLLLL NO! In short, anarchism in itself is just a political theory that advocates overthrowing violent systems and replacing them with more suitable institutions, and since the violent criminals that run society disagree with this logic it is violence. Out of all the political philosophies/theories it has caused the least amount of violence, but that’s a whole other story.
2) NO SOCIAL ORDER!– It never ceases to amaze me how ignorant people are of this very vital and quite appealing political philosophy. Even some History/Government/ Political Science teachers cannot formulate a proper definition of what anarchism really means. Often they just say it means: no government, no laws, no order! Technically, they would not be completely incorrect, but to offer that simple response as a serious definition of anarchism is ludicrous, silly, and especially misleading. When anarchists profess that they would like to see NO GOVERNMENT they mean NO CENTRALIZED STATE POWER. We, anarchists, seek a society without state power. Like all political theories there are numerous variations and different beliefs/ideals. Some anarchists, such as Noam Chomsky, promote big government, for the people of course! Chomsky, particularly refutes the idea that a possible, envisioned, anarchist society would be chaotic or lawless and goes on to say that he believes society should be “highly organized.”
3) ALL ANARCHISTS HATE AMERICA!– Those sick, brainwashed fucks bad mouthing America! some Neanderthals might holler. Well, it is true that many Anarchists hate America, but not ALL. In fact, we have seen several highly patriotic Anarchists, such as Abbie Hoffman, Edward S. Abbey, Howard Zinn, and yours truly! I love America. I hate Amerikkka. There’s a big difference.
4) ALL ANARCHISTS ARE AGAINST RELIGION– Ok, many and perhaps most are. Emma Goldman, a prominent anarchist and personal favorite (well, one of them) often preached that religion was one of the three biggest evils dominating society (the other two being government and property). On the other hand, Christian Anarchism exists and two of the greatest anarchists to ever live are Phillip and Daniel Berrigan, both ordained priests and 100% BAMFs.
5) ANARCHISM FEEDS ON DESTRUCTION OF SOCIETY– This is only partially true. If you’re speaking of Anarcho-Primitivism, then this would be spot on, but most other forms or anarchism preach building society today for a better tomorrow. Emma Goldman noted that this is what made Anarchism distinctive from Socialism/Marxism/Communism, that the latter was based on DESTRUCTION of society and that the former was based on CONSTRUCTION. Then some anarchists, such Jello Biafra and myself claim that we should “destroy society.” This basically is the equivalent of Emma’s points. Simply, out with the old, in with the new. In other words, destruction as a form of creation: abolishing the old traditions that have failed us or are no longer relevant and instituting new ideas to take them over to create a better, peaceful, and more harmonious world for everyone.
Chris DeCarlo – ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!
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Random reference to Bon Iver?
Hahah, not that random, cause I mean Emma as in Emma Goldman, the legendary Anarchist, who is referenced a few times in the article. I’m glad you caught it though. Btw, the bold and italics keys don’t work for me.
“I love America.”
Are you referring to Americans? I would argue that patriotism, i.e., love of country, is completely antithetical to liberty, and anarchism. Anarchists certainly don’t hate Americans, but the love of a nation, i.e., the consitution, executive, legislative branch, the military, etc., I think would be a little naive and contradictory. I’ll assume you mean Americans, which I would certainly agree with you. I do not even acknowledge what is called “America,” though. There is only a land-mass that white people stole from indigenous people and killed many in the process called “America.”
And are you a Ron Paul fan? I found it kind of interesting that you put Ron Paul next to Chomsky. There’s been a weird connection between people who call themselves “anarchists” who are Ron Paul supporters which, to me, is totally contradictory (Ron Paul is pro-capitalist).
Just trying to get some dialogue going. Enjoy your blog, btw. Check mine out: comradshaw.wordpress.com. You might find it interesting.
Haha thanks. Glad you like the blog, but it’s not just mine. I am not a Ron Paul supporter per say. I agree with some of his points( anti-war, ending the drug war, against gov’t interference in personal life, etc.) but most I’m against fervently. I also admired his campaign and the fact that he ran it with integrity. My friend, on the other hand, is and since it’s his site just as much, he put the pic there. Perhaps, I’m referring to Americans more than America, but not entirely. There are genuine aspects about America I love- rock and roll, the movies, the TV (well, not as much as the first two), and of course the undeniable privileges we have over others. Then again there are countless aspects I completely hate- just about the entire system! I’m always happy to have some dialogue flowing. And I will certainly check out your blog.
I completely agree with you about “American” culture, eg, rock n roll, film, food, etc. Some of the best in the world.
Right, that’s why the New Left of the 60s and other activists really appeal to me. The music perfectly married with the social activism of the time. I think that’s what Emma Goldman would have wanted anyway. She may have taken matters more seriously than Abbie Hoffman, but from what I’ve read she was real hip, hip lady: dancing naked in the woods and advocating free love. It’s too bad she wasn’t younger. Also, I want to point out that “This Land Is Your Land,” by Socialist folk singer, Woody Guthrie is a great patriotic song about loving your country and your fellow Americans while also sticking it to the man! The original is far more subversive than the censored version they make you sing in elementary school.