Spain was fascist until the mid-70s. Deeply anti-socialist, deeply anti-anarchist, etc. Orwell (social-anarchist) and the poet Lorca both fought in the skirmishes through the decades. Franco's regime was distinctly right-wing, obviously, being fascist and all.
Nobody seems to remember Mussolini either, lol. Massive fascist, if you, uh, didn't know. Founding nation of fascism, in fact, and you can thank Giovanni Gentile, although it became more than he bargained for.
It's funny having more political knowledge than many of those around you, you get to stare on in confusion as people say the gosh-darn'dest things. And I'm not even that smart. Just takes a bit of research in one's own spare time (even as a wage slave).
Originally posted by ScribbleI've actually been in fascist Spain although I can't really remember it.
Spain was fascist until the mid-70s. Deeply anti-socialist, deeply anti-anarchist, etc. Orwell (social-anarchist) and the poet Lorca both fought in the skirmishes through the decades. Franco's regime was distinctly right-wing, obviously, being fascist and all.Nobody seems to remember Mussolini either, lol. Massive fascist, if you, uh, didn't know. Founding nation of fascism, in fact, and you can thank Giovanni Gentile, although it became more than he bargained for.
It's funny having more political knowledge than many of those around you, you get to stare on in confusion as people say the gosh-darn'dest things. And I'm not even that smart. Just takes a bit of research in one's own spare time (even as a wage slave).
Originally posted by BlakemoreThere have been anarcho-syndicalist systems within Spain that were crushed under Franco, if that is somehow what he meant. Franco smashed the anarchists brutally, but they fought well.
anarcho-syndicalism, my ass!Noam Chomsky proposed that philosophy and he’s one of the most famous leftists!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchism_in_Spain
Originally posted by Old Man Whirly!Haven't read enough Chomsky to comment, but I like the man generally.
Chomskey's writing are shite, spot on Blake!
Originally posted by ScribbleI agree, it’s nice when we can actually have discussions. I actually have a book by Chomsky called “how the world works” which was a Christmas present one year. I haven’t read it, but reading books bore me. I only ever read if I needed to.
Just wanna say that tonight's discussion has been fun on all sides. Major props, people. I'm probably gonna sleep soon but I appreciate the discourse.
Originally posted by Robtard
Haven't read enough on the man myself, but the bits of lectures I've heard, he comes off as amicable, very intelligent and I've found myself agreeing with him either in part or full.Why do you dislike him?
I feel the same. I'm no expert on his entire body of works but liked very much Manufacturing Consent.
Originally posted by Scribble
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Yeah, I get it. You are too goddamn stupid as most lefties are here to grasp such a simple f***ing concept. Anarchy in it's truest form--that is, anarchy as an end in itself and not just something people engage in to tear down the system with the end goal of forming a new government like Communism-- is extreme right wing. Period.
Your childish little emojis won't ever change that you poor, gender confused dolt. You are just ignorant. The marxism type "anarchy" you are referring to is transient. It is not something people permanently want, dumbass.
Originally posted by Robtardhis idealism is often impractical. He often doesn't provide alternatives and solutions. He is often just a problem bearer.
Haven't read enough on the man myself, but the bits of lectures I've heard, he comes off as amicable, very intelligent and I've found myself agreeing with him either in part or full.Why do you dislike him?
Originally posted by eThneoLgrRnaehaermm
Yeah, I get it. You are too goddamn stupid as most lefties are here to grasp such a simple f***ing concept. Anarchy in it's truest form--that is, anarchy as an end in itself and not just something people engage in to tear down the system with the end goal of forming a new government like Communism-- is extreme right wing. Period.Your childish little emojis won't ever change that you poor, gender confused dolt. You are just ignorant. The marxism type "anarchy" you are referring to is transient. It is not something people permanently want, dumbass.