UserWiki:ChronicLuna

Political Journey
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[[File:Awaj.png]] Anarchy [[File:Anin.png]]
I’ve stopped seeing anarchism as a system or a goal to achieve. Anarchy means simply “without a ruler”. If you live without obeying the law, state, bosses, and all other authority, isn’t that already anarchy? As long as the state exists, I will not act in total obedience of it. In situations where I do act according to the laws of the state, it is because it aligns with my interests—going to jail or getting killed by cops is not in my interests.

[[File:BourgConSoc.png]] The Old Left [[File:Distributist.png]] [[File:Patcon.png]]
Bob Black defines the Old Left as a movement stressing “discipline, sacrifice, hard work, monogamy, technological progress, heterosexuality, moralism, a sober and orderly if not downright puritanical lifestyle, and the sub- ordination of the personal (“selfishness”) to the interest of the cause and the group (be it the party, the union or the affinity group)”. This certainly applies to the self-proclaimed Old Leftists on this wiki. But most of them are debatably leftist. The modern definition of leftism generally refers to those opposed to capitalism and other economic systems that preserve private property. The problem is that most of them are not opposed to private ownership of the means of production. Many of them seem to be welfarists or distributists, who want to preserve private property. Maybe since they’re self-described Old (emphasis on old) Leftists, maybe they use the original definition of leftism. The left and right-wing divide in politics emerged during the French Revolution. In the Estates General, those opposed to monarchy sat on the left. This is where another problem emerges. They (the Old Leftists of PCB wiki) seemingly don’t oppose monarchism too much, associating with the likes of Kaiser (who seek a return of monarchy). One of them is even a monarchist it seems. The Old Leftists of this wiki would likely state they put class issues above cultural issues. This seems false, considering many of them would likely align with fascists (who are only friends of the working class in rhetoric) just because they’re opposed to whatever “woke-ism” is. I’ll expand and edit this section as time goes on, this is just a starting point.

[[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Societies of Control [[File:Sec.png]]
I recommend reading the actual essay over the very brief summary I’ll be writing here, so here’s the link.  Different systems of domination have existed since the birth of civilization. With the rise of industrial capitalism came the societies of discipline. It revolved around physical confinement (in the factory, school, etc.) as a means of domination and conditioning. The rise of neoliberalism led to a new system of domination, which Deleuze referred to as societies of control. One may ask something like “what exactly is a society of control?” Deleuze theorized that with the advancement of technology (which corresponded with the rise of neoliberalism), a new system of domination emerged. In some ways the societies of control stand in stark contrast to the societies of discipline. While the societies of discipline revolved around confinement, the societies of control revolved around freedom of movement. This doesn’t mean the individual is more free in a society of control. Due to how decentralized and complex the control society is, it is more difficult to revolt against, with Deleuze comparing disciplinary societies and control societies to the burrows molehill and the coils of a snake respectively. People are less likely to attempt revolt too. Deleuze states that young people “strangely boast of being ‘motivated’; they re-request apprenticeships and permanent training.” W.I.P.

[[File:Statesoc.png]] Argument Against AES [[File:Marxflag.png]]
Read the first two lines of Capital.

[[File:Reactlib.png]] Reactionary Liberalism: Oxymoronic? [[File:Monkeyzz-Enlightenment.png]]
Now let’s define what is meant by “reactionary”. If we define it as opposition to the Enlightenment, then the idea of “reactionary liberalism” seems quite oxymoronic. Liberalism is a product of Enlightenment era philosophy. The contradiction is obvious. The same thing can be said about “reactionary socialism”. The various proto-socialist and utopian socialist movements had similar origins to liberalism; both being influenced by the Enlightenment and bearing an opposition to feudalism and monarchy. If you define reactionary as an extreme form of conservatism, then sure, reactionary liberalism could exist. Some early political and philosophical proponents of conservatism—such as Hume and Burke—were also liberals.

[[File:Pop.png]] The Rise of Populism & Why It’s Not Too Great [[File:Fash.png]]
In an interview with Italian Marxist Franco “Bifo” Berardi, he credits the rise of right-wing populism and figures like Donald Trump with the “humiliation” of the working class. The 90s and 2000s were dominated by left liberal politicians that came to power due to working class support (think Blair or Clinton). In the end, all these liberal politicians did was humiliate the working class and do nothing to benefit them. This allows populist politicians like Trump to market himself as the humiliator of the humiliators, allowing him to garner support. This is similar to the populism of fascists within early twentieth century Europe. Bifo claims these far-right populists, like the fascist before them, would rally the members of a dominant ethnicity, nationality, or race and turn them against other workers. Instead of being workers, they become warriors against the humiliators. Bifo counters the idea of a left-wing populism that stems from the same roots as the right’s fascistic populism. Instead, in his view, these humiliated workers should find dignity and autonomy within themselves. This would allow a movement to abolish the present state of things (that present state being neoliberal capitalism) to finally sprout.

User Relations
This is based off of ideology, not personalities

Based

 * [[File:Anpostleft.png]]/[[File:Existentialist_Anarchism.png]] - Putting myself first, like always.
 * [[File:Stirner.png]]/[[File:Skepticism.png]] - Individualism and anti-authoritarianism is something we can agree on. I don’t know much about Hegelian philosophy but I’m open to learning.
 * [[File:Post-an.png]]/[[File:DepressionMale.png]] - My favorite person in this community. Also very based.
 * [[File:Anpostleft.png]]/[[File:Neolud.png]] - We also seem to have similar outlooks. We have never interacted though, so no comments on your personality.
 * [[File:Anin.png]]/[[File:Meta-Anarchism.png]] - I thought you were rude and kind of annoying at first, but it turns out you both nice and based. He also gives me theory recommendations.
 * [[File:Anin.png]]/[[File:Indlibsoc.png]] - Based enough, and I’d call you a friend.
 * [[File:Philan.png]]/[[File:Existentialist_Anarchism.png]] - You’re a good friend. Gifted me Nitro for a month.
 * [[File:Post-an.png]]/[[File:Existentialist_Anarchism.png]] - Seemingly based. Existentialism and romanticism is cool. I have no comments on you as a person, as we’ve never communicated.

Cool

 * [[File:SituBlart.png]]  [[File:situ.png]]/[[File:Synd.png]] - We agree on a lot, despite you being a socialist and syndicalist.
 * [[File:Bsaheedism-icon.png]] Bsaheed527 [[File:Anpostleft.png]]/[[File:mutalist.png]] - Individualism is very cool, but I’m skeptical about markets.
 * [[File:TIMUAAAism.png]] ThisIsMyUsernameAAA [[File:ancom.png]]/[[File:globnat.png]] - Decent ideology and cool person.
 * [[File:Solarwave.png]] Solarwave [[File:Ancom.png]]/[[File:Ectrans.png]] - Seems interesting, though I’m not going off of much beliefs wise.

Meh

 * [[File:Femboy.png]] YugoslavPartisan [[File:Ormarxf.png]]/[[File:Ecosoc.png]] - Decent ideology, would be a more livable system than what we currently have. The environmentalism is based. You’re also a cool person.
 * [[File:Ecosoc.png]] Hood856 - I don’t really get much from your beliefs from your page. Environmentalism and anti-capitalism is good though. Maybe as you update your page you can move up some.
 * [[File:Libms.png]]/[[File:LeftKMT.png]] - An eclectic mix of ideas. The based and cringe elements cancel out and land you here. I have no comments on you as an individual.
 * [[File:SamKibGuy_icon_.png]] SamKibGuy [[File:Trot.png]]/[[File:Thar.png]] - Kind of liberal but whatever.
 * [[File:Neoairisu.png]]  [[File:Demcon.png]]/[[File:Anqueer.png]] - Bookchinite, but I guess we’re friends.
 *  [[File:Anqueer.png]]/[[File:Neomarx.png]] -

Lame

 * [[File:NeoClib.png]]/[[File:Thar.png]] - Cringe ideology, but you’re a cool person.
 * [[File:Smelegem.png]] Smelegem [[File:BlackMarxism.png]]/[[File:Islamofeminism.png]] - We get along well, even if we aren’t close ideologically.
 * [[File:socdem.png]]/[[File:keynes.png]] - Radlib. I will support you to own the fashoids tho.
 * [[File:Soclib.png]]/[[File:Socdem.png]] - Real bad ideology, but a seemingly fine person.
 * [[File:SomeCrusade.png]] SomeCrusader1224 [[File:conserv.png]]/[[File:civnat.png]] - Average conservative, but moderate on some issues.
 * [[File:ML.png]]/[[File:Ecosoc.png]] - ML who supports China. At least you want to protect the environment.
 * [[File:Danielspaniel-Icon.png]]  [[File:Guevara.png]]/[[File:StateathFedora.png]] - Typical ML, I don’t have much to say. Opposing Stalinism and conservatism is good tho.
 * [[File:S1984.png]] Savvas1984 [[File:Dsa.png]]/[[File:Nation.png]]/[[File:Statlib.png]]/[[File:Transh.png]] - Wut?

Cringe

 * [[File:Cfash.png]]/[[File:Authoritarian_Conservatism.png]] - Literally a fascist.
 * [[File:Monsynd.png]]/[[File:Envireact.png]] - Environmentalism good, but monarchism and reactionarism are cringe.
 * [[File:Typicalfan2.png]] Typicalfan4 [[File:Natcon.png]]/[[File:Altl.png]] - Seems to be a decent person, but you believe in some lame shit.
 * [[File:GenShrekf.png]] Comrade Shrek [[File:Natcom.png]]/[[File:Islamic_Marxism.png]] - Theocrat and state capitalist socialist.
 * [[File:TolkienIRLicon.png]] Tolkien IRL [[File:Abmon.png]]/[[File:Nazcap-Hat.png]] - More nightmare fuel.
 * [[File:Relzion.png]]/[[File:Conlib.png]] - Literally PragerUism. Conservatism, liberalism, and Zionism are all quite cringe. Seems like a decent enough person though.
 * [[File:DualPlay.png]] DualPlay Mapping [[File:Centmarxf.png]]/[[File:Totalitarian.png]] - Claims to hate LGBT people, wants state enforced asexuality. Just Quark but worse.
 * [[File:ReactPop.png]] Noel21231 [[File:Reactlib.png]]/[[File:Altl.png]] - Holy shit. How can someone have such shitty beliefs? The influx of antisemites and reactards recently is quite concerning.
 * [[File:Baconsalad123_Icon.png]] Baconsalad123 [[File:Sorelia.png]]/[[File:Ethnonat.png]] - Same as above, but seemingly ideologically inconsistent. Chinese yet likes the “Aryan race”. What?
 * [[File:FabiusNewicon.png]] PaleoFabius [[File:Nazi.png]]/[[File:Strato-Antifurry.png]] - Got worse, though it was already quite bad.
 *  [[File:Patcon.png]]/[[File:Leftnat.png]] - Claims to like freedom of speech, but wants to crackdown on forms of expression I assume he considers degenerate. There’s also nationalism, which is bad.
 * [[File:PATS.png]] ChineseSocialist [[File:XiJinpingThoughtf.png]]/[[File:3princ.png]] - State capitalism, conservatism, authoritarianism, nationalism. You don’t have many redeeming beliefs.
 * [[File:BmanCrown.png]]  [[File:Monsynd.png]]/[[File:Islamic_Socialism.png]] - I don’t have much positive to say.
 * [[File:Catheo.png]]/[[File:Caesar.png]] - Real bad political beliefs.
 * [[File:Islamic_Marxism.png]]/[[File:Natcom.png]] - There’s nothing good about your ideology.
 *  [[File:Patcon.png]]/[[File:Social_corpratism.png]] - Basically moderate [[File:SocFash.png]] social fascism.
 * [[File:Liberalsoc.png]]/[[File:Consocf.png]] - Would side with fascists to own the libs, while basically being a liberal.

Based

 * [[File:Anpostleft.png]] Post-Left Anarchism - Anarchists must leave the left behind.
 * [[File:Annil.png]] Anarcho-Nihilism - Anarchy and nihilism go hand in hand.
 * [[File:Acidcomf.png]] Acid Communism - Mark Fisher was the most agreeable contemporary philosopher (that I have read), too bad we won’t get more from him.

Cool

 * [[File:Anqueer.png]] Queer Anarchism & [[File:Anfem.png]] Anarcha-Feminism - It’s great in theory, but some of its followers are too into identity politics.
 * [[File:Postconan.png]] Post-Colonial Anarchism & [[File:Indigenous Anarchism.png]] Indigenous Anarchism - Advocates for the liberation of lumpenproletariat and lacks many of the problems of most anti-colonial movements. Still too associated with left-wing anarchism for my taste though.
 * [[File:Neomarx.png]] Neo-Marxism - Valuable for expanding upon the theories of Marx and Engels. Still, I am not a socialist.

Meh

 * [[File:Ormarxf.png]] Orthodox Marxism - Marx and Engels both offered valuable critiques of the capitalist economy, the state, ideology, and more, but I am far from an orthodox Marxist.
 * [[File:LeftCom.png]] Left Communism & [[File:Councom.png]] Council Communism - Left communists have offered good critiques of Leninism and Marxism-Leninism, but I still dislike Marxist orthodoxy.
 * [[File:Fut2.png]] Futurism - I like this art movement, but the association with fascism sucks.

Lame

 * [[File:Bckchn.png]] Bookchin Communalism - Bookchin was a statist in anarchist clothing. Confederalism is shit, and inherently hierarchical.
 * [[File:Falgsc.png]] FALGSC - Technology isn’t going to liberate us from the hell of work.
 * [[File:AnSynd.png]] Anarcho-Syndicalism - Bad as both a means and an end. Syndicalism also has a hierarchy problem.
 * [[File:Nrx.png]] Dark Enlightenment - I obviously do not like ultraconservative politics, but Moldbug does seem to have a few interesting ideas. I’ll look into it more eventually, to see if there’s anything worthwhile.
 * [[File:Landian_Accelerationism.png]] Landian Accelerationism - Same as above. I’ve heard Land’s early writing are great, but that was written before he became part of the NRx movement.

Cringe

 * [[File:Radfem.png]] Radical Feminism - Radical feminism isn’t compared to fascism without reason.
 * [[File:Putin.png]] Putinism - Putin’s government, like the one in Ukraine, collaborates with fascist militias and parties. Yet there is no discussion of that from the “anti-imperialists” that (un)critically support Putin (Putin is an imperialist).

Influences

 * [[File:Antao.png]] Bào Jìngyán (???-???)
 * [[File:Karl_Marx.png]] Karl Marx (1818-1883)
 * [[File:Councom.png]] Otto Rühle (1874-1943)
 * [[File:Nova.png]] Renzo Novatore (1890-1922)
 * [[File:Meta-Anarchism.png]] Gilles Deleuze (1925-1995)
 * [[File:Debord.png]] Guy Debord (1931-1994)
 * [[File:Neolud.png]] Ted Kaczynski (1942-)
 * [[File:AnOnto.png]] Hakim Bey (1945-)
 * [[File:Auton.png]] Franco “Bifo” Berardi (1949-)
 * [[File:Anpostleft.png]] Bob Black (1951-)
 * [[File:Post-an.png]] Todd May (1955-)
 * [[File:Acidcomf.png]] Mark Fisher (1968-2017)
 * [[File:Post-an.png]] Saul Newman (1972-)
 * [[File:Aragorn.png]] Aragorn! (???-2020)
 * [[File:Landstreicher.png]] Wolfi Landstreicher (???-)

Currently Reading

 * [[File:Existentialism.png]] Existentialism Is a Humanism by Jean-Paul Sartre

On Hold

 * [[File:Absurdism.png]] The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
 * [[File:DepressionMale.png]] Essays and Aphorisms by Arthur Schopenhauer

Plan to Read

 * [[File:Nietzsche.png]] On the Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche
 * [[File:AntiLibIcon.png]] Political Theology by Carl Schmitt
 * [[File:Lacan.png]] How to Read Lacan by Slavoj Žižek
 * [[File:Poststruct.png]] Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault
 * [[File:ChristExist.png]] Fear and Trembling by Søren Kierkegaard
 * [[File:ChristExist.png]] The Sickness Unto Death by Søren Kierkegaard

Icons

 * [[File:Aragorn.png]] - Aragorn.png
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 * [[File:QueerNil.png]] - QueerNil.png
 * [[File:Sartre.png]] - Sartre.png
 * [[File:Wollstonecraft.png]] - Wollstonecraft.png
 * [[File:Woodrow.png]] - Woodrow.png
 * [[File:Yingluck.png]] - yingluck.png
 * [[File:Zehut.png]] - Zehut.png

Writings
Note: I’ve read more than this, these are just texts that have influenced my thought.
 * [[File:Awaj.png]] Aragorn! - Anarchy Without Road Maps or Adjectives
 * [[File:AnOnto.png]] Hakim Bey - The New Nihilism
 * [[File:AnOnto.png]] Hakim Bey - Post-Anarchism Anarchy
 * [[File:Antwork.png]] Bob Black - The Abolition of Work
 * [[File:Anpostleft.png]] Bob Black - Anarchy After Leftism
 * [[File:Poststruct.png]] Gilles Deleuze - Postscript on the Societies of Control
 * [[File:PostMarxism.png]] Mark Fisher - Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?
 * [[File:Annil.png]] Kaneko Fumiko - Because I Wanted To
 * [[File:Antao.png]] Bào Jìngyán - Neither Lord Nor Subject
 * [[File:Anticiv.png]] Wolfi Landstreicher - A Critique, Not a Program: For a Non-Primitivist Anti-Civilization Critique
 * [[File:Postsitu.png]] Larry Law - Spectacular Times
 * [[File:Thar.png]] Otto Rühle - The Struggle Against Fascism Begins with the Struggle Against Bolshevism
 * [[File:postciv.png]] Strangers In a Tangled Wilderness - Post-Civ!
 * [[File:Gender_Accelerationism.png]] Vikky Storm & Eme Flores - The Gender Accelerationist Manifesto

Channels
Jonas Čeika - CCK Philosophy Zoe Baker

Videos
Jonas Čeika - Charles Fourier and Cuck Philosophy Jonas Čeika - Explaining Deleuze with drum machines Jonas Čeika - Marx was not a “statist” Jonas Čeika - Philipp Mainländer: The Life-Rejecting Socialist Jonas Čeika - The Late Capitalism of K-Pop Jonas Čeika - What are societies of control?

Bands/Artists
Against Me! Bob Dylan Chumbawamba Crass Dead Kennedys Gang of Four G.L.O.S.S. Have a Nice Life Joy Division Leonard Cohen Nine Inch Nails Sex Pistols The Smiths Stereolab
 * [[File:Narcissist.png]] Morrissey [[File:DepressionMale.png]]

Songs
Bob Dylan - Not Dark Yet Crass - So What Dead Kennedys - California Uber Alles Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Stereolab - Ping Pong

Albums
Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead

Comments
- Comment stuff I guess. I’ll probably delete it sometime after replying.