The underlying theory seems sound to me- almost common sense tbh. I just think it could benefit from being reframed as simply a role, no more important/special than any other. E.g.: vanguards are the educators, motivators, organizers, representatives, etc.

I’m not saying Marxism is auth. If we had to place it all on a continuum though, it’s certainly more authoritarian than anarchism. I’m not trying to say that that adjective is at all a good descriptor outside of this context though

Well I was thinking just deleting comments off your own posts. People would probably be less likely to waste their time being nasty. I agree it isn’t worth the drawbacks though when you can just block- my block list is over 200 lol

Tbh I think that’s the kind of thing that turned me away from Marxism

I wouldn’t say I’m hostile to it- I’m quite fond of Marx. I think it comes more from being a social worker than an anarchist. it just sounded elitist to me, and I imagine it would feel that way to anyone who isn’t themselves one of the “advanced”

Yes, I think “experienced” is a much better word!

Oh for sure, I just meant it acted as my pipeline away from authoritarian communism. Basically Marx got me to the point of “oh, state control shouldn’t be the end goal” and then I just took that one step further

I figured it was just an expression, thanks for the info! I’m aware of their opinion lol

I’m very familiar with Marx! I started out as a communist (like hella auth), then leaned into socialism, which ended up really just being a conduit for my auth-180 into anarchism

I should probably just butt out, but

the most advanced of the working class

This sounds really icky to me. What is that supposed to mean? Given your outreach interests, I feel like it’s worthwhile to share that that language immediately puts me off

Lmao that perspective actually makes it even funnier

Are you quoting someone else?

Y’all get so upset about genAI and it’s weird

Thanks for sharing- always good to add another one of you to my block list

I’ve been boycotting cocacola for years now. Not sure what you’re on about

Edit: while I’m here, seems therapeutic and everyone else is doing it

I miss you, Mimz <3

Cat tax:

Are you equating abstaining/ voting third party and voting for Trump?

Idk enough about Occupy & ArabSpring, but BLM seems like a terrible example of having leaders being a good thing

Edit: I’m an anarchist though, so I understand I’m a bit out of place here and may have different goals/motivations/priorities that influence my perspective on this

Their actions were the opposite of helpful in preventing genocide

This is true for people who voted for Harris, not third party

And got 57% in FL, but needed 60% to pass