@midtsveen@social.linux.pizzaWhen the family calls me a tankie, I just drop Rudolf Rocker’s black-and-red flag and remind them: Rocker spent his life critiquing both state capitalism and authoritarian socialism, he literally wrote book's on why real liberation means smashing all forms of state power, not trading one boss for another.
Anarcho-syndicalism: Theory and Practice
@midtsveen@social.linux.pizzaI’m just a baby anarchist, okay? If you start arguing anarchism with me, I’ll probably blurt out, “Chomsky,” wait, no, not Chomsky, I mean, um, oh no, did I just say Chomsky? Sorry, my bad, I meant Noam, actually scratch that, he’s not even spicy enough for the group chat.
Actually, I meant Rudolf Rocker all along. I have a crush on his syndicalist takes, if you test me on theory, I’ll just pretend I’m reading Chomsky so I can collect some extra hate from the group chat, honestly, noth…
@midtsveen@social.linux.pizzaI’m not your go-to for deep economic theory. I'm just your regular Fediverse baby anarchist, who has a huge crush on Rudolf Rocker's syndicalist takes!
But what I do know is that I don’t need bosses or rulers telling me how to live my life. We’re all capable of working together, making decisions as equals, and building something better without anyone lording over us.
I believe in solidarity and collective action. We deserve workplaces and communities where everyone has a …
@midtsveen@social.linux.pizzaDo I process anarchism best through pictures and memes? Absolutely, that’s my brain’s native language!
Can I make sense of anarchist theory in text form? Sometimes, especially if it’s Rudolf Rocker.
Can I actually explain anarchism to other people? Nope, my brain just hits a wall.
Welcome to the wonderfully autistic way my mind works!
#ActuallyAutistic
