Anarchist here

[Anti-Archy]

- Im from Southern CA
- Im an Anarchist
- Im not a leftist

Im still trying to understand the claim of being a leftist and an Anarchist. I look forward to many conversations on here. I love new ideas and information.

[Psycho P and the Freight Train]

How are you not a leftist?

Explain what you mean by anarchist then?

If you're an "anarcho-capitalist", then don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[Non-Aligned]

Can you explain in your own words how you don't equate anarchism with Leftism? Not being judgmental, I'm just genuinely curious.

[Anti-Archy]

How are you not a leftist?

Explain what you mean by anarchist then?

If you're an "anarcho-capitalist", then don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Anti-Ruler. That would include any and all form of government.

[Psycho P and the Freight Train]

Can you explain in your own words how you don't equate anarchism with Leftism? Not being judgmental, I'm just genuinely curious.

I DO equate it with leftism. I'm curious as to why you think it's not a leftist concept.

I guess I should ask, what are your general beliefs on things?

[PhoenixAsh]

Ok. Hi


So what is your view on capitalism. That is our main concern right now. I don't care if you label yourself left or not.

[Redistribute the Rep]

Anti-Ruler. That would include any and all form of government.

The term left wing implies opposition to social hierarchy

[Non-Aligned]

I didn't say anarchism isn't a Leftist concept. All my readings have pointed towards anarchism mostly being Leftist in nature.

[Loony Le Fist]

Anti-Ruler. That would include any and all form of government.

Would you include any type of large bureaucracy combined with hierarchies like corporations, or just things labeled government.

[Anti-Archy]

Can you explain in your own words how you don't equate anarchism with Leftism? Not being judgmental, I'm just genuinely curious.

Well as i said, I know socialism to be far left and zero government to be far right.

[Anti-Archy]

The term left wing implies opposition to social hierarchy

how does socialism and communism fit in with that definition? those are left-wing ideas, are they not?

it seems we perhaps just have different understandings of the left/right spectrum.

[Anti-Archy]

Would you include any type of large bureaucracy combined with hierarchies like corporations, or just things labeled government.

I would include anyone that attempts to tell anyone else what to do with their life, liberty or property that does not violate another's while they do it.

[The Jay]

Hello, welcome. What do you mean by government?

[Q]

Well as i said, I know socialism to be far left and zero government to be far right.

Which is of course bullshit...

Anyway, you are an anarcho-capitalist then?

[Anti-Archy]

Hello, welcome. What do you mean by government?

Thanks,

Well I suppose I would define government as any organization that is funded by the people whether it be voluntary for the most part or forced. I may choose to refine that later but thats a start.

[Non-Aligned]

Zero government is not necessarily far right. There are plenty of Right Wing authoritarian governments. Just look at the theocracies in the MidEast that impose strict conservative laws on their people with death being the punishment. Libertarianism is limited government, maybe a step above anarchism, but it's certainly not far right. They're more in the Center being fiscally conservative and socially liberal.

[bad ideas actualised by alcohol]

lol what does that even mean

[bad ideas actualised by alcohol]

the People topkek

[Loony Le Fist]

BTW, Hello welcome to the forums. I look forward to you having a good time.

I really ought to learn to say hello.

[Q]

Zero government is not necessarily far right. There are plenty of Right Wing authoritarian governments. Just look at the theocracies in the MidEast that impose strict conservative laws on their people with death being the punishment. Libertarianism is limited government, maybe a step above anarchism, but it's certainly not far right. They're more in the Center being fiscally conservative and socially liberal.

Not to mention the very fact that capitalism, as a social mode, is unable to exist without a state due to the class society it perpetuates. Communism, the association of free producers, is classless and therefore stateless.