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IME people who propose absolute freedom in any regard (speech, use of power, use of money,...) fundamentally don't understand the difference of power between in
by martin-t 1y ago
IME people who propose absolute freedom in any regard (speech, use of power, use of money,...) fundamentally don't understand the difference of power between individuals, let alone individuals and organizations.
This is why anarcho- anything can't work. Some people specialize in building thing, since in providing a service, some specialize in making money and grabbing power. When the builders and providers don't unite to hold them back (like... forming a government) those people end up forming a mafia. Of course the state is a mafia too. You gotta pick your evils.
- ninalanyon 1y ago> fundamentally don't understand the difference of power between individuals, Or they really do understand and are of the opinion that they will be the beneficiaries. That they are in a position to exploit this difference.
- martin-t 1y agoAbsolutely. Some are really just sympathizers. I've known people who weren't rich by any means but acted and pretended to be and they supported greater inequality, less consumer protections, etc. Same goes with abusive individuals and flying monkeys. Some people wanna be like those strong successful abusers so they take their side.
- idiotsecant 1y agoAbsolute freedom can be achieved - as long as you're the one holding the gun. Other than that, it's social contracts all the way down (which are more or less letting someone else hold the gun)