A common thread throughout anarchism/libertarianism is the eventual arrival at some utopian, free society. The idea is that if “we” focus “our” efforts on educating individuals on economics, morality, history, etc., “we” can hit critical mass, abolish the State, and live happily ever after. While this “free world” is a pipedream, it doesn’t mean that self-liberators can’t set up pockets of freedom in the here and now, despite the existence of the State: these respites from First Realm tyran...
  • Codex@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Hmm… I’m anti the conflating of anarchism and libertarianism, but I agree that forming “pockets of freedom” amidst the fascism is the only viable strategy for building a better world. I’m curious enough to read a bit of this and see where it goes.

    • InsurgeonEnglish
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      1 month ago

      To me, Anarchists, Libertarians, Ancaps and Cypherpunks are natural allies. Methods and ideologies differ but the goals are similar. I am willing to cooperate with anyone from “left-wing” to “right-wing” as long as we fight against the state and for decentralization.