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{{Cquote|This condition, which in some of my columns I have called "anarcho-tyranny," is essentially a kind of Hegelian synthesis of what appear to be dialectical opposites: the combination of oppressive government power against the innocent and the law-abiding and, simultaneously, a grotesque paralysis of the ability or the will to use that power to carry out basic public duties such as protection or public safety. And, it is characteristic of anarcho-tyranny that it not only fails to punish criminals and enforce legitimate order but also criminalizes the innocent.<ref>https://seekingalpha.com/instablog/131469-david-pinsen/5573521-anarcho-tyranny</ref>}} | {{Cquote|This condition, which in some of my columns I have called "anarcho-tyranny," is essentially a kind of Hegelian synthesis of what appear to be dialectical opposites: the combination of oppressive government power against the innocent and the law-abiding and, simultaneously, a grotesque paralysis of the ability or the will to use that power to carry out basic public duties such as protection or public safety. And, it is characteristic of anarcho-tyranny that it not only fails to punish criminals and enforce legitimate order but also criminalizes the innocent.<ref>https://seekingalpha.com/instablog/131469-david-pinsen/5573521-anarcho-tyranny</ref>}} | ||
| + | The term "anarcho-tyranny" is frequently used to describe the regimes of various left-wing national and subnational heads of government. The UK under socialist ruler [[Keir Starmer]], who occupied [[Downing Street|10 Downing Street]] in July 2024, has been described as "anarcho-tyranny" owing to the Starmer regime's two tier response to policing "far-right" civil unrest (see [[2024 Starmer riots]]).<ref>[https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/is-britain-falling-apart/ Is Britain falling apart?]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:44, August 16, 2024
Anarcho-tyranny is a when the government suppresses the innocent (tyranny) yet refuses to take any action whatsoever against people who are actually guilty (anarchy). A good example of anarcho-tyranny would be Kyle Rittenhouse's arrest and trial. Samuel T. Francis described it as the following,
| “ | This condition, which in some of my columns I have called "anarcho-tyranny," is essentially a kind of Hegelian synthesis of what appear to be dialectical opposites: the combination of oppressive government power against the innocent and the law-abiding and, simultaneously, a grotesque paralysis of the ability or the will to use that power to carry out basic public duties such as protection or public safety. And, it is characteristic of anarcho-tyranny that it not only fails to punish criminals and enforce legitimate order but also criminalizes the innocent.[1] | ” |
The term "anarcho-tyranny" is frequently used to describe the regimes of various left-wing national and subnational heads of government. The UK under socialist ruler Keir Starmer, who occupied 10 Downing Street in July 2024, has been described as "anarcho-tyranny" owing to the Starmer regime's two tier response to policing "far-right" civil unrest (see 2024 Starmer riots).[2]