10 Misconceptions About Anarchists

Anarchy makes you panicky.

Using that image only feeds the flames (:P) of the popular image of arnarchism

I've been re-emerging myself in anarchism lately after over a decade of being away from it and a lot more life experience banked, and there's definitely misconceptions about it but its still just as beautiful to me as it was in my formative years :P

I've been toying with an idea recently with the working title of "Syndicated Network of Non-Partisan Constituents", or SYNNNC, that I'm going to keep building on that borrows largely from anarcho-syndicalism as a means to dissolve party politics.

Boiled down it would effectively staple an anarchist syndicate onto our existing government structure through the use of a syndicated union of local non-partisan constituency unions that provide a means for collective bargaining and local mobilization. Each local union would track changes in government, meet about them, discuss their grievances/poll on the legislation, and then delegate people to file those grievances with their representative based on their expertise relative the legislation being discussed. Non-delegates would be mobilized to share information from the meeting and contact their representatives as individuals, and the representative's decision on each piece of legislation would be tracked against the will of their constituency to paint a clear picture of which representatives just tow the party line as a means to mobilize voters to oust indentured party politicians.

At the national level, the syndicate would take the consensus of the local unions and provide a mechanism to use collective bargaining of the government and opposition (or house and senate if that's your thing :P). At a certain threshold of social mass, the goal would be to inspire more fear of being fired than there is fear of being back benched by the party to force politician's hands on providing fair, local representation as their job was intended to be, and by extension force the party to relinquish some of their control or be faced with a reduced number of seats in the next election cycle.

.... might have to dig that up and toss it up here to see if anyone has any feedback on what I've written so far :P

True :P

This seems like a better fit

https://youtu.be/tyjweL0vsMw

I have been reaching out to Jeff at his YouTube channel ([email protected]) about Steem... He is into Bitcoin and picking up on some other blockchain projects already. Reply here if you contact him, give us all the details in the reply.

Anyone considering the http://anarchapulco.com conference? Looks like they sold out on 2016 already. They had an Ayahuasca event there this last time. I would love to catch one of Luck Rudkowski's seminars (WeAreChange).

I was at Anarchapulco 2016 and have every intention on going in 2017. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. During my time there, I only conversed with one attendee who I didn't really appreciate. It was incredible to be in an environment where every single person you meet is already down with the NAP, self-ownership, and all the implications thereof. Having all that common ground as an assumption rather than a rare treat made for some really awesome conversations and friendships.

The ayahuasca ceremony was brilliant as well. It gave me insights into myself and my needs that helped me almost immediately overcome a personal struggle I've been dealing with for nearly a decade. When next I have an opportunity to do it again in a safe and appropriate environment, I'm absolutely going for it.

Fwiw, I think this is better categorized as philosophy than politics. Anarchy is a fundamentally philosophical thought system, based on logical consistency and universalization of principles. The political aspects are just a few minor implications of anarchy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76aDxXHlLjI

O yea, propaganda like this everywhere. Think about it, if you were forcing people to pay taxes under threat of violence would you want them to figure out how to be free from tyranny? Or would you instead want them to believe they actually need you. Also, if you hand all that money, would you invest some to insure you would have the income in the future? We only have to re-think a life-time of propaganda and conditioning.

The way I see it; Americans have been more active in the past but not so much in the present (until very recently). So it is as if several generations have pasts without an real warning or training about the true nature of governments (gee, how could that happen when the government runs our public schools). So, I see a new wave coming all around the world now brought on mainly by increased communication and education.

So, if we simply put the government back in place per our constitution, things will be great again! Therefore, I support this completely. However, now we have better technology and communication. Since we know generations will pass and this will all be swept under the rug and governments can slowly take over again, we also need to change the fundamentals of the system in a way that does not require generations to constantly fight to keep their lives and environment in good health.

Anarchy to me is basically an architecture problem. Higher levels of anarchy can only be achieved with proper architecture. It is essential to seek forms of anarchy. I agree with @modprobe, this is a very broad term.

Riiight, that's what you're getting from this?

Ok, it is funny.. Especially the fax.. Please pardon my seriousness. It is generally the case that the government is a very dirty tool (kind of like hiring a hitman) and it is better if we maintain peace without it. So, part of our finding better ways is being open to ideas and being careful not to label people and write them off with some negative stereotypes as I see in the video.

Maybe they should rebrand then.

Shame you don't post anymore....I like your focus.

Good morning from the west coast. The birds have just stared chirping and I'm about to start my day.. lol

I just happened to see your upvote on my last "proposal" post. I scrolled past it, wondered how it got so high, and laughed when I saw your upvote. So I thought I would come say thanks and well...just give an mini-update, I suppose.

I haven't been writing so much lately for reasons...unrelated to Hive.

well, I guess it's not completely unrelated to Hive. When one is a writer, but temporarily needs a break from the joy of writing... I guess it's not completely unrelated.

But life is good. No, it's great. God has been teaching me so much lately and I love seasons where I'm listening and actively hungering for more of His voice. I seem to be there now. I hope I stay there. I'm hard headed sometimes most of the time. Even when I know this is the best place to bed down, I wander when I think I've got it all under control. Admittedly stupid. and yet...I do. hm.

I digress! lol The update: We decided something in our dreem teem meeting yesterday to take that proposal in a slightly new direction. It will still be happening almost exactly as we said, and possibly a new tweak. or twEEk.. lol but we won't be posting much about it. I think it turned out to be a win/win/win/win. And that's the kind of solutions that get my approval. lol

I know I offered to share more with you in discord. The offer still stands of course but I can see you're a private man/woman. I think you're a man hahaha but people often think I am too, so maybe I'm wrong lol

I'm not being elusive about the mini-update to draw you into discord as a ploy. hahaha I honestly have the feeling that you're kinda "done" with this season of your life on Hive and your upvote was just a nice nod and a pat on the back for a decent attempt, and that's all you feel you care/need to know.

I just thought I'd give you a bit more since you're apparently still peeking here and there, and apparently supportive of the final(ish) version, and... because yes... lol you're still making me curious and I felt like saying hi again!!! cuz mayyyyybe.... lol

I haven't reached out to creatr yet to get his perspective on you. I guess I figured I'd come to the horse's mouth lol..

but you are either more stubborn than me....and that's extremely rare, which I find intriguing. haha

or you're just as tired as me...lol and have probably seen more that is disheartening in your years here and find that the "less is more" approach serves you well,

or ...maybe you're just uninterested at all in Hive anymore, and just stirring up things on the way out for entertainment/exposing holes in the plot. lol

maybe all three. I have a strong feeling I see who you are, which is funny to say on such little evidence. I could be wrong (but I rarely am 🤣🤣🤣) and it doesn't matter too much after all, anyway.

You've been a fun mystery - AND have given me at least 4 good, hearty laughs in the past few weeks...so thanks for that!!

AND IF...by some chance you HAVE actually answered one of my comments and I missed it??? (cuz I'm barely even checking GINAbot lately!!!) then....damn!

I hope life finds you well, and I hope you find what you're seeking and I mostly wish you peace and joy.

-Leah