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even if it does mean the same, in some cases. Here's my two cents for the show, if Aragorn will be a nice enough big, big man to cite some of that on the show... ;)

I think the problem in activism is the same than with anarchism. More specifically for how it has become this kind of ascetic, spectacular profession over the years, of the "activist", which is to me a bunch of bullshit. Just like, say, how Varg Vikernes has been deemed an "activist" on his Wiki page. Which in itself says a lot on the crappy ontology behind this word. But then an "activist" can't, say, get high on porn in the closet (no matter how self-harming that may be) while also supporting refugees rights or defending trees. This whole identity doesn't make sense. It's such a bad social role, and even worse personal identity if institutionalized as such.

So fuck activists, like totally. But equally, being against "taking action" or "making a difference", is just to be supporting that exact same apathy and resignation that the authorities also promote as "peace and order". What does that make anyone taking such position? Ridiculously, just some other reactionary sleaze bag.

The activist business can also contribute to this type of reactionary mindset, for how it makes "taking action/taking a stand/making a difference".

I'd say it's interesting to draw a comparison between "anarchy, anarchism and anarchists", and "active vs activism and activists", as it amounts to basically the same relation between these terms that don't equate to each other.

The very reason why authoritarian relations establish, consolidate themselves is due to a lack of people taking self-assertive action on their own, up against them, that can be equated to anarchy, in the most simplest term. Tho just taking action can mean a lot of different things, including despotic behavior coming from myself.

There's a problem with some people here who,re amalgamating everything, doing this quick mental shortcut from "action" to "dem activists!"... then using such crappy conflation to legitimate their own apathy or cowardice. Like if you're a coward, this ain't the worst crime on the planet, but just stop throwing shit at others for it. That's your issue.

Or maybe not *yours* actually... it's more a social issue, amirite?

Be active! Squat everyday! ;0)

Activity as expression of vitality!