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Ah, I see, you're struggling to debate my ideas on the merits, so you're resorting to wasting my time. I'm not interested in childish games, I am trying to save lives here. I can lead you to water, whether you drink or not is entirely your prerogative. All the best!
Nope you were. IDK where "here" is, only you know that. And it takes only a second to make a link. Also you wanted to make a point, but failing to provide the link you also failed to make your point.
I don't really give a shit about your point, and apparently you don't either.
Yet you asked me to explain a very complex topic, just for you. Curious!
And where did I ask that? I wrote: "When half of Europe had socialist leaders, that half of Europe was total shit authoritarian countries that oppressed the population, and prevented progress."
And that's what you responded to.
I think you are confused and lost. Not just "here" but about politics in general.
Do you give a shit or not? I will happily discuss anything you want with you but you've made it pretty clear that you aren't arguing in good faith. Take a minute, recognize that I am not the enemy, calm down, take some deep breaths, maybe go out into that beautiful Danish countryside, and maybe come back with a curious perspective, rather than an oppositional one, and I will chat the night away with you.
One place you claim to be an anarchist, and another you promote Socialism. So no I don't really think we have much to talk about.
Because neither of those work, and the two are decidedly opposed. You are too far gone IMO.
Anarchism is inherently socialist. With all due respect, I would encourage you to learn more, by asking questions rather than assuming your pre-conceived notions are correct.
I also mentioned elsewhere the Zapatistas is a functioning anarchist society with hundreds of thousands of people living in it. There is a sign outside Zapatista territory which reads, in Spanish, "You are in Zapatista rebel territory. Here the people command and the government obeys."
No it is not, Anarchism is about regulating as little as possible to maximize "freedom" which is the absolute opposite of socialism, and will always end out giving all the power to the rich, and all the riches to the powerful.
Any game theory test will show you that. Then you can call it bullocks up democracy as much as you want, it doesn't work. It's an unrealistic childish fantasy.
Look, you can believe whatever you want, but you're just simply wrong about both socialism and anarchism. I have no interest in investing my time and energy into someone who is so clearly unwilling to hear me out. There are plenty of people out there who are curious and open to new ideas, enough that we don't need you. Don't worry, we are fighting for you, too, even if you want to resist it every step of the way, it doesn't matter. We will liberate the working class, with or without you. Stick your fingers in your ears and shout "la la la, I'm not listening" all you want. Rant about the soviet union all you like. Deny reality. Refuse to accept that you have been brainwashed. A bright socialist future is coming, whether you like it or not.
Much love and solidarity.