What is the movement that has suddenly “sprung up” around the world? How can something with the seemingly parochial banner of “Occupy Wall Street” cause a flow-on series of demonstrations around the globe? Is it really all about money? Maybe but more likely maybe not. The masses of the Great Unwashed are raising their heads […]
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Just don’t call it “Anarchy”
Posted: 18th October 2011 by The ImModerator in Quick thoughtsTags: is anger against oppression anarchy, the radical, what do occupy wall street protesters want
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Anarchy in Action
Posted: 13th October 2011 by The ImModerator in Quick thoughtsTags: anarchist, anarchy, role in society, role of an anarchist, the radical
Grab a gun, find a cause, and make a difference. Stirring stuff, these calls to action – but what part would you play if the call was at your door? What if Paul Revere were riding past in the middle of the night, shouting for all and sundry to join the ranks of the downtrodden […]
Global authorities can be seen as the pinnacle of coercive (as opposed to inclusive) government. They will consciously ignore local cultures, situations and perspectives when concocting and dictating policy or action. Given that anarchy is a concept of having no rulers then it makes sense for any globally based gathering to attract a larger share […]