MINARCHISM in one Photo

[ZENemy]

Well,,as I understand the original intent of the founders,, we were never supposed to have rulers. Period.

We were meant to have representatives.. NOT Leaders,,and not rulers.

But power corrupts and has done so here as well.

That is my general thought as well.

We are to have administrators and administration, not Rulers with double speak backed by guns.

 

[Christian Liberty]

I think Boromir and minarchism is actually an interesting comparison.

Not so for Ron Paul. It would only be applicable if Ron were trying to create a State where none exists already. As it is Ron is trying to diffuse power, not acquire it. He's literally the best politics has ever seen.

 

[William Tell]

I think Boromir and minarchism is actually an interesting comparison.

Not so for Ron Paul. It would only be applicable if Ron were trying to create a State where none exists already. As it is Ron is trying to diffuse power, not acquire it. He's literally the best politics has ever seen.

He's more like Aragorn, really.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

What the hell is this "rules without rulers" shit?

Are you some kind of hippy or what?

No one is going to build a civilization with decent laws that exists without some people who are put into place to administer and enforce them.

Anarchists live in a fantasy land... may as well call yourselves "wizards" and start trying to cast spells to make the world a better place.

The word "anarchy" literally means "without a leader/ruler". It does not imply a lack of rules or laws. People who use it to mean "lawlessness", "disorder", etc, are simply understanding the word through a quite new semantic shift. (which is why I think anarchists ought to choose a word more appropriate for modern English)

 

[otherone]

wrong forum

 

[jllundqu]

wrong forum

Twice posted. Care to explain? Are you saying this is the wrong sub-forum (ie should be moved to off-topic)? or wrong forum altogether?

 

[mad cow]

A ruler is one who not only MAKES the RULES but also enforces them. AKA a King. A constitutional republic, which is technically what were were SUPPOSED to be, has no rulers.

Your position is that without a RULER you will be unable to control yourself?

So a Constitutional Republic as envisioned by the founding fathers is really Anarchy?

 

[otherone]

Twice posted. Care to explain? Are you saying this is the wrong sub-forum (ie should be moved to off-topic)? or wrong forum altogether?

Your metaphor is interesting, but falls more in line with political philosophy, especially as the Pavlovian minarchy v. anarchy battle has reared it's ugly head.
But you know, whatever.

 

[Voluntarist]

xxxxx

 

[purplechoe]

Ron Paul is Frodo. He wanted to destroy the ring of power...

 

[jkr]

so

this belongith hethiro:

 

[KCIndy]

The word "anarchy" literally means "without a leader/ruler". It does not imply a lack of rules or laws. People who use it to mean "lawlessness", "disorder", etc, are simply understanding the word through a quite new semantic shift. (which is why I think anarchists ought to choose a word more appropriate for modern English)

I agree that a new word is in order. For 95% of the public, the word "anarchist" brings to mind images of masked, bomb-throwing terrorists. The infamous Haymarket Square bombing comes to mind. Personally, I think the stereotype runs too deep to change.

 

[purplechoe]

Many anarchists seem more frustrated at Liberty Candidate types than at tyrants.

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

I agree that a new word is in order. For 95% of the public, the word "anarchist" brings to mind images of masked, bomb-throwing terrorists. The infamous Haymarket Square bombing comes to mind. Personally, I think the stereotype runs too deep to change.

You can call yourself whatever you want. Democrats and political pundits call Medicare, SS, and war loving Republicans anarchists.

 

[nayjevin]

Many anarchists seem more frustrated at Liberty Candidate types than at tyrants.

No it's just that minarchists are the only people left to listen to them be moar rebellious than thou.

Voluntarists on the other hand are perfect in every way except for their adherence to pragmatism over principle.

 

[William Tell]

Do tell, do tell!

 

[William Tell]

No it's just that minarchists are the only people left to listen to them be moar rebellious than thou.

Voluntarists on the other hand are perfect in every way except for their adherence to pragmatism over principle.

I care not, I want things to go more liberty, that is all. If I wake up and there is no government, HAPPY DAY.

 

[PierzStyx]

Well,,as I understand the original intent of the founders,, we were never supposed to have rulers. Period.

We were meant to have representatives.. NOT Leaders,,and not rulers.

But power corrupts and has done so here as well.

And people are lazy. That is the key. People will suffer evils while they find the evils sufferable.

 

[PierzStyx]

No it's just that minarchists are the only people left to listen to them be moar rebellious than thou.

Voluntarists on the other hand are perfect in every way except for their adherence to pragmatism over principle.

I consider myself a volutaryist minarchist.

 

[TomtheTinker]

Go to 19 minute mark if you are not interested in listening to alex. New Tolkien audio pertaining to freedom imo and very interesting.

You should check out the interview if you are interested in the backround to Tolkien or the LOTRs. Pretty interesting stuff