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==National Anarchists and Third Positionists== | ==National Anarchists and Third Positionists== | ||
| − | Be aware that there are efforts underway to fuse nationalist, white supremacist, and neo-nazi ideology with anarchism. While anarchists are fundamentally against fascism, nationalism, racism, and white supremacy, we can't control those who | + | Be aware that there are efforts underway to fuse nationalist, white supremacist, and neo-nazi ideology with anarchism. While anarchists are fundamentally against fascism, nationalism, racism, and white supremacy, we can't control those who associate anarchism with these ideologies. The following websites represent attempts by neo-nazis to pass themselves and their ideas off as compatible with anarchism: |
*[http://www.attackthesystem.com/index.html American Revolutionary Vanguard] | *[http://www.attackthesystem.com/index.html American Revolutionary Vanguard] | ||
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*[http://www.terrafirma.rosenoire.org Terra Firma] | *[http://www.terrafirma.rosenoire.org Terra Firma] | ||
| − | ==The Anarchist Cookbook== | + | ==Destructive "anarchism"== |
| − | * An [http://www.infoshop.org/texts/aol_cookbook_faq.html FAQ on the cookbook] written by an America Online user | + | While many schools of anarchist thought promote the destruction of oppressive institutions, many people and organizations take part in violent and destructive activities without political or ethical motives. Unfortunately for the movement, many of these people claim to be anarchists. Anarchism is more about creating alternative instutions, communities, and lifestyles rather than blindly destroying those already in place. |
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| + | ===The Anarchist Cookbook=== | ||
| + | The Anarchist Cookbook is an example of this kind of anger-motivated destruction. Here are some links to articles about what the anarchist community has to say about the Cookbook: | ||
| + | *An [http://www.infoshop.org/texts/aol_cookbook_faq.html FAQ on the cookbook] written by an America Online user | ||
*[http://www.cwi.nl/cwi/people/Jack.Jansen/spunk/cookbook.html Spunk Press' page on the Anarchist Cookbook] | *[http://www.cwi.nl/cwi/people/Jack.Jansen/spunk/cookbook.html Spunk Press' page on the Anarchist Cookbook] | ||
| − | *[http://www.infoshop.org/chuck_cookbook_essay.html Chuck's thoughts] on the original cookbook. | + | *[http://www.infoshop.org/chuck_cookbook_essay.html Chuck's thoughts] on the original cookbook |
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| + | ===Those who believe violent destruction and anarchy are synonymous=== | ||
| + | Links to sites that promote this kind of "anarchy": | ||
| + | *[http://home.intekom.com/scotland/cookbook/menu.html Anarchist CookBook] | ||
| + | *[http://koapp.narod.ru/english/teacher/book1.htm Anarchy N' Explosives] | ||
| + | *[http://www.skepticfiles.org/new/180doc.htm ANARCHY 'N' EXPLOSIVES - VOLUME 2] | ||
| + | *[http://www.fukt.ro/main.htm Anarchy Web-Guide] | ||
| + | *[http://www.geocities.com/seekrmhs/Anarchy SeekR's Anarchy Book] | ||
==[[anarcho-capitalism|Anarcho-capitalism]]== | ==[[anarcho-capitalism|Anarcho-capitalism]]== | ||
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*[http://infoshop.org/faq/append11.html Replies to Some Errors and Distortions in Bryan Caplan's "Anarchist Theory FAQ" version 5.2] | *[http://infoshop.org/faq/append11.html Replies to Some Errors and Distortions in Bryan Caplan's "Anarchist Theory FAQ" version 5.2] | ||
| − | + | ==="Anarcho-capitalist" websites=== | |
| − | + | Fake anarchism from boss-loving rich white boys who have never had to work a shitty job in their lives: | |
| − | Fake anarchism from boss-loving rich white boys who have never had to work a shitty job in their lives | + | |
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*[http://www.anarchista.com Anarchista] | *[http://www.anarchista.com Anarchista] | ||
*[http://www.anti-state.com Anti-state.com] | *[http://www.anti-state.com Anti-state.com] | ||
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*[http://www.jim.com/jamesd James's Liberty file collection index] | *[http://www.jim.com/jamesd James's Liberty file collection index] | ||
| − | ==[[anarcho-communism|Anarcho-communism]]== | + | ==Attacking [[anarcho-communism|Anarcho-communism]]== |
[[anarcho-individualism|Individualist anarchists]] have occasionally claimed that communist anarchism is a false form of anarchism. | [[anarcho-individualism|Individualist anarchists]] have occasionally claimed that communist anarchism is a false form of anarchism. | ||
*Benjamin Tucker called it "pseudo-anarchism." ([http://www.blackcrayon.com/page.jsp/library/tucker/tucker37.htm ''Labor and Its Pay'']) | *Benjamin Tucker called it "pseudo-anarchism." ([http://www.blackcrayon.com/page.jsp/library/tucker/tucker37.htm ''Labor and Its Pay'']) | ||
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These individuals believe anarchism is only truly possible if private property is permitted. | These individuals believe anarchism is only truly possible if private property is permitted. | ||
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Some folks think that if they present themselves as anarchists, it lends them an aura of coolness, danger, hipness, or radicalness. | Some folks think that if they present themselves as anarchists, it lends them an aura of coolness, danger, hipness, or radicalness. | ||
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*[http://www.auburn.edu/~lestewm/welcome.html Miles' Apathetic Anarchy Page] | *[http://www.auburn.edu/~lestewm/welcome.html Miles' Apathetic Anarchy Page] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Black hat hacking== |
| − | + | Breaking into computers, collecting private information, and destroying data are actions that some people claim to do in the name of anarchism. These actions do not necessarily represent the ideals of those of us in the anarchist movement and generally do more harm than good. There is, however, a small minority of crackers that use their knowledge of computer security to break into computers and carry out actions against corporations and governments that engage in objectionable practices. These people are refered to as "grey hat hackers." However, most "hackers" (who are refered to as "black hat hackers") do not have ethical or political motives. Some of these black hat hackers claim to be anarchists, while they usually are not. | |
==Commerical Sites== | ==Commerical Sites== | ||
| − | *[http://www.anarchyent.com Anarchy Entertainment] - These guys have been online for some time. They design games and use their hip "anarchist" theme to sell them | + | *[http://www.anarchyent.com Anarchy Entertainment] - These guys have been online for some time. They design games and use their hip "anarchist" theme to sell them. |
| − | + | *[http://www.anarchy-online.com Anarchy-Online.com] - A site mostly for hackers. Not as bad as most fake anarchy sites, but still very misleading nonetheless. They should rename themselves "coolhackers.com" or something like that. | |
| − | *[http://www.anarchy-online.com Anarchy-Online.com] | + | |
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==Fake Libertarian Sites== | ==Fake Libertarian Sites== | ||
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*[http://www.Cato.org The Cato Institute] - Probably the worst of these bootlicker sites. Cato advises the capitalist bosses on how to screw the rest of us. | *[http://www.Cato.org The Cato Institute] - Probably the worst of these bootlicker sites. Cato advises the capitalist bosses on how to screw the rest of us. | ||
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| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://infoshop.org/fake.html Fake Anarchists and Libertarians] - The Infoshop.org page that inspired this page |
| − | + | *[http://a4a.mahost.org/huckster.html Anarcho-Hucksters] - A page similar to this one | |
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Revision as of 07:25, 17 March 2006
Does the Anarchist Cookbook really have anything to do with anarchism? Is there such a thing as anarcho-capitalism? Fortunately for anarchists, there is no central committee or theory coordinator to decide what the correct anarchist line is on any given topic. Anarchism is very much defined and given form by its supporters. But there comes a time when the concept must be defended against those who would lie about it, misrepresent it, profit from it, or just plain not understand it. That is the purpose of this page. The anarchist movement is a big tent with a great many sideshows, but there are just some folks who are not circus performers.
Contents
National Anarchists and Third Positionists
Be aware that there are efforts underway to fuse nationalist, white supremacist, and neo-nazi ideology with anarchism. While anarchists are fundamentally against fascism, nationalism, racism, and white supremacy, we can't control those who associate anarchism with these ideologies. The following websites represent attempts by neo-nazis to pass themselves and their ideas off as compatible with anarchism:
- American Revolutionary Vanguard
- National-anarchist
- Overthrow.com - The crazy anti-semitic guy who runs this website claims to have been an anarchist at one time. This is false, like most of the made-up news and "information" on his website.
- Terra Firma
Destructive "anarchism"
While many schools of anarchist thought promote the destruction of oppressive institutions, many people and organizations take part in violent and destructive activities without political or ethical motives. Unfortunately for the movement, many of these people claim to be anarchists. Anarchism is more about creating alternative instutions, communities, and lifestyles rather than blindly destroying those already in place.
The Anarchist Cookbook
The Anarchist Cookbook is an example of this kind of anger-motivated destruction. Here are some links to articles about what the anarchist community has to say about the Cookbook:
- An FAQ on the cookbook written by an America Online user
- Spunk Press' page on the Anarchist Cookbook
- Chuck's thoughts on the original cookbook
Those who believe violent destruction and anarchy are synonymous
Links to sites that promote this kind of "anarchy":
- Anarchist CookBook
- Anarchy N' Explosives
- ANARCHY 'N' EXPLOSIVES - VOLUME 2
- Anarchy Web-Guide
- SeekR's Anarchy Book
Anarcho-capitalism
Most anarchists who have heard this term think it is an oxymoron. The anarchist movement has a tradition dating back over a hundred years of opposition to capitalism.
This new concept, "anarcho-capitalism" as it's called by its proponents, flies in the face of this history. It is probably better described as "libertarian capitalism," which is similar to extropianism and contemporary party libertarianism in the United States. These are the folks who want to liberate themselves from government, but still want to be your boss.
Criticism of "anarcho-capitalism"
- Between Anarchism and Libertarianism: Defining a New Movement by Jeff Draughn
- Libertarianism: Bogus Anarchy - by Peter Sabatini
- The New Right and Anarcho-capitalism, by Peter Marshall
- Anarchism and Capitalism, by Andrew Flood
- Anarchism and "Anarcho"-capitalism
- Replies to Some Errors and Distortions in Bryan Caplan's "Anarchist Theory FAQ" version 5.2
"Anarcho-capitalist" websites
Fake anarchism from boss-loving rich white boys who have never had to work a shitty job in their lives:
Attacking Anarcho-communism
Individualist anarchists have occasionally claimed that communist anarchism is a false form of anarchism.
- Benjamin Tucker called it "pseudo-anarchism." (Labor and Its Pay)
- Henry Appleton said: "All Communism, under whatever guise, is the natural enemy of Anarchism, and a Communist sailing under the flag of Anarchism is as false a figure as could be invented." (''Anarchism, True and False)
- Victor Yarros says there is "no logical justification, no rational explanation, and no "scientific" reasoning has been, is, will be, or can be advanced in defence of that unimaginable impossibility, Communistic Anarchism." (A Princely Paradox)
These individuals believe anarchism is only truly possible if private property is permitted.
Anarchy as an attitude
Some folks think that if they present themselves as anarchists, it lends them an aura of coolness, danger, hipness, or radicalness.
Black hat hacking
Breaking into computers, collecting private information, and destroying data are actions that some people claim to do in the name of anarchism. These actions do not necessarily represent the ideals of those of us in the anarchist movement and generally do more harm than good. There is, however, a small minority of crackers that use their knowledge of computer security to break into computers and carry out actions against corporations and governments that engage in objectionable practices. These people are refered to as "grey hat hackers." However, most "hackers" (who are refered to as "black hat hackers") do not have ethical or political motives. Some of these black hat hackers claim to be anarchists, while they usually are not.
Commerical Sites
- Anarchy Entertainment - These guys have been online for some time. They design games and use their hip "anarchist" theme to sell them.
- Anarchy-Online.com - A site mostly for hackers. Not as bad as most fake anarchy sites, but still very misleading nonetheless. They should rename themselves "coolhackers.com" or something like that.
Fake Libertarian Sites
Yep, there are a bunch of folks in the United States who just don't have clue about what being a libertarian is about. They'd like the world to think that it means freedom from constraint so they can make profits. Not.
- Libertarian.org
- The Independent Institute
- Free Market.net - Used to be free-market.COM. Guess they aren't very good capitalists.
- The Cato Institute - Probably the worst of these bootlicker sites. Cato advises the capitalist bosses on how to screw the rest of us.
External links
- Fake Anarchists and Libertarians - The Infoshop.org page that inspired this page
- Anarcho-Hucksters - A page similar to this one
