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Anarchism and Social Ecology

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Social Ecology, developed from green anarchism, is the idea that our ecological problems have their ultimate roots in our social problems. This is because the domination of nature and our ecology by humanity has its ultimate roots in the domination humanity by humans. Therefore, the solutions to our ecological problems are found by addressing our social and ecological problems simultaneously.

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Become an Anarchist or Forever Hold Your Peace (crimethinc.com)
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[–] perestroika@slrpnk.net 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

They are correct to note:

It was the rules of the previous game that created this situation. Wanting to go back a single step in history, to the previous stage of the process, is foolish, because that was the stage that led us directly to this one.

Defense against tyranny better be multi-layered, with some using methods intended to get "one step back" while others use methods that lead elsewhere. CrimethInc is stressing the importance of anarchist methods, and that is good.

Meanwhile, people who can work via courts, should keep obstructing Trump in courts. I would even encourage them. For federal employees, time to choose will come - will they take orders from the government or courts? I would encourage them to choose the latter.

For members of the Congress, a choice will come at some point (likely after 2 years): will they impeach or tiptoe along party lines? For members of the Secret Service, another question is constant: will they diligently protect their client, or get disillusioned and let him down?

Grassroot methods of resistance are a more gradual process. They can start right now, and run along everything else. At first, nobody will notice them, but if they work, later nobody can stop them.

It's hard to predict what will work in the end.

My only solid advise to Americans is: just try to avoid a civil war, because then almost everyone loses.

[–] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The title reeks of tribalism and all-or-nothing-ness.

[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 14 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Well, how about you read the article then instead? It might explain the title 😜

[–] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 hours ago

I think they are pointing out an important issue - while the content clearly explains, the title could make some just think "ugh" and move on.

I think its a valid criticism. Just my opinion obviously.

[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 day ago

It’s such a good article.