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Dictators can actually get something done for you, I'd prefer that to our current anarcho-tyranny. "Francis's term "anarcho-tyranny" refers to armed dictatorsh
by willcipriano 2y ago
Dictators can actually get something done for you, I'd prefer that to our current anarcho-tyranny.
"Francis's term "anarcho-tyranny" refers to armed dictatorship without rule of law, or a Hegelian synthesis when the state tyrannically or oppressively regulates citizens' lives yet is unable or unwilling to enforce fundamental protective law."
- llamaimperative 2y agoCan you describe precisely why you think the US meets this definition? Given that these terms are meaningful only in a relative sense, it’d be useful to hear your explanation as a comparison between e.g. Mexico, Somalia, Russia, or whatever other comparisons you find salient. > Dictators can actually get something done for you, I'd prefer that to our current [x] the historical track record of that sentiment is both plenty long and plenty awful. Are you ignorant of that history or dispute it or think it’ll be different this time or what?
- vsnf 2y agoGiven that you chose to quote from a noted white supremacist scholar, it is likely fair to assume that you fall on the same side as the hypothetical impending dictatorship. In that case, sure, the dictatorship will get something done for you. Until of course the leopard comes to eat your face as well. Also in that case, I can see why you promote your narrative of helplessness, since it will hasten the arrival of your glorious new era.
- __loam 2y agoSafe to say the guy advocating authoritarian rule can be completely dismissed.