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Flippant Anarchism. A lighter take on social criticism with the aim of agitation.

Post humorous takes on capitalism and the states which prop it up. Memes, shitposting, screenshots of humorous good takes, discussions making fun of some reactionary online, it all works.

This community is anarchist-flavored. Reactionary takes won't be tolerated.

Don't take yourselves too seriously. Serious posts go to [email protected]

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If you post images with text, endeavour to provide the alt-text
If the image is a crosspost from an OP, Provide the source.
Absolutely no right-wing jokes. This includes "Anarcho"-Capitalist concepts.
Absolutely no redfash jokes. This includes anything that props up the capitalist ruling classes pretending to be communists.
No bigotry whatsoever. See instance rules.
This is an anarchist comm. You don't have to be an anarchist to post, but you should at least understand what anarchism actually is. We're not here to educate you.

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Democracy brain (slrpnk.net)

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Auntie Oedipus (@[email protected]):

One of the most toxic elements of democracy brain is viewing 51% as victory and 49% as defeat.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Unfortunately the new mod rule that was announced 2 hours ago precludes me from continuing discussion of basic notions of anarchy,

According to the modlog you weren't banned for this comment, so I assume we're fine to continue our discussion. Probably avoid making these kinds of comments on future posts here though, at least until you've learned more.

as you need to understand anarchy to participate, and i clearly don't.

But you're also still raising objections here, while admitting a lack of understanding. The tendency to conflate "I don't understand it" with "it couldn't possibly work" isn't good for anyone. If nothing else, at least educate yourself in order to become a better skeptic.

The problem with that hypothetical version of anarchism is the same problem that exists with communism. Human nature is not that good.

Why is this an objection to anarchy, rather than an objection to trusting humans with the power to rule over others?

I'm saying human nature without sufficiently dissuading devices leads to loss of values.

Anarchy does not lack "dissuading devices". See this comment, where I outline how an anarchist society would handle an instance of vigilantism.