Do you hate libertarian infighting? Are you tired of the minarchist-anarchist clone wars? Well, me too. But it’s unreasonable to claim that infighting is pointless. In fact, it’s practically a strawman to say that. Infighting, otherwise known as discussion and debate, is an absolutely essential activity for us who deal in ideas and innovative activism. Don’t stress out over infighting. Join the conversation instead!
Tag: anarchists
Do Libertarians Depend on the State?
The prominence of the state is a measure of its level of control, not our dependence.
Are you a libertarian anarchist swept up in Free State Project hype? Can’t get your head around “Free State” being an oxymoron but still want in on all that FSP fun? Don’t sweat it. The FSP isn’t just for minarchists anymore. It’s also ripe for anarchist co-option. Fertile Ground Many, if not most, FSP members […]
Minarchists need to expand their repertoire of tactics. Some ideas.
What is the Libertarian Problem?
I‘m talking about solutions, but have I defined the problem? How do you know if the solution works for you if you haven’t explicitly identified the problem it’s meant to solve? We’ve got to keep that horse in front of the cart. Short and Simple: Aggression Some people think the ends justify the means. They […]
Lately I’ve been getting flak for telling it like it is about minarchists and calling self-identified anarchists who participate in government anarchists-in-name-only. Is telling things straight and without candy-coating counterproductive? Am I alienating potential “converts”? Is this moralizing? Should I be catching bees with honey instead of speaking truth to people who are supposed to […]