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[Hot'n'Steamy]

Hello from Sheffield, land of the bus-driver's meaningful grumble.

I'm currently a liberal with leftist leaning tendencies; however I would in no way describe myself as a communist, anti-fascist or anarchist. Generally libertarian in ideology, I see myself shamelessly quasi-bourgeoisie, and alienated from my father's proletariat upbringing, I feel somewhat of an intruder into the communist movement. I came here to learn more in all honesty, and to learn how I could stop being a part of the problem.

Chin Chin

Hot'n'Steamy

[revolution inaction]

Generally libertarian in ideology,

what do you mean by libertarian?




I see myself shamelessly quasi-bourgeoisie, and alienated from my father's proletariat upbringing,

What kind of business do you own?

[Q]

Welcome. And yes, I was wondering the same.

[Hot'n'Steamy]

what do you mean by libertarian?




What kind of business do you own?

I believe in a form of Minarchism; where intervention of the state is only to protect individuals from any form of aggression. However, I also believe that the state also has a responsibility to prevent the systematic exploitation of any individual. I see the state as a necessary evil, especially when there are the existence of other, ruthlessly aggressive capitalist states willing to take advantage.

I am anti-property in most respects, especially with land. However, I believe strongly in the principle of intellectual property. Nonetheless, I think that the 21st century's application of intellectual copyright is truly shameful.

As for my quasi-bourgeoisie statement, I am set to "inherit" a , albeit minority, stake in a large business, a multinational to be totally precise. I am not at liberty to disclose the name of the company, in accordance with your forum guidelines.

[Q]

You sound somewhat like an anarcho-capitalist. Do you think capitalism should be abolished and replaced by direct control and management of the economy, and society, by workers?

[Hot'n'Steamy]

I'm not sure I do. I believe that in any economic system that is maintained solely by workers will inevitably result in the exploitation of some workers by others; the more literate and the more educated. Nonetheless, I do not believe in internal capitalism, and believe that the worker should be in direct control of the economy. That's why I follow Minarchism; the state would act solely as a night-watchman on the economy which can prevent to exploitation of the workers by their peers by legislatively intervening.

I hope that makes sense. :confused: