Leftism
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you seem at least centre left, and respectable to say the least.
Well thank you. Same to you. (I'm definitely not right, that is for sure)...I suppose I'm some flavor of anarchist with a ground in leftism for the sake of modern politics...or smth lol.
I respect anarchists, and agree with them on many things.
Yea for sure. It seems a mix of left, anarchism, and autonomy would be the perfect solution, buy sadly that is just never gonna happen...right now at least. I'd like to think that we are just slowly advancing towards it by having these discussions. I was always more a big picture person. I've only recently "activated" in my old, long held, political ideals after a run in with the American criminal justice system, poverty, and addiction and I'm konda figuring out where my ideals truly fit by interacting with my peers. I find that most people on here are at least somewhat intellectual in nature, and I like that.
that sounds like libertarian socialism to me.
Hmm. I dunno tbh. I've never even heard that before iirc. So..is that bad? Lol
no, its very good, look it up.
I just looked at the wiki. That checks out for me for sure. I'd have to do a bit of a deeper dive to get a feel for Marxism, but overall the description sounds spot on. Thanks for pointing the way.
Be sure to read up on it.
Oh i really like it actually, from the little I read. Particulary:
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I think we are at an inflection point where technology and how we interact at a societal and class level, just makes zero sense...if it ever did.
glad to see that we have gained a libertarian socialist, i hope you become a regular user of this community.
If you could pick one book to recommend, what would it be? I'm very much into philosophy, anthropology, etc. If you wouldn't mind giving me your "must read" book when it comes to leftist thought, something that is inherently critical of itself, id be much obliged. Hell I may even have it in my library lol
i would recommend the communist manifesto, because it is good to read such a historically significant foundational text.
I definitely have that one, haven't read it in a maybe 16 years. Gimme something else, your personal favorite. (Not that I won't re read that one)
I dont have a singular book the recommend you honestly.
Well that's OK. I will just read them all (:
lol