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> If you read his writing, he is clearly not an anarchist.  You could
> reasonably say he is "associated with anarchism," or that he "likes
> anarchist ideals."  But he has said he is not sure if government should
> be eliminated altogether, which means he is not sure if he is an
> anarchist.  As Emma Goldman put it, anarchism is a theory that states all
> forms of government are wrong and harmful.
>
> If you are not sure of government, you cannot call yourself an
> anarchist--indeed you cannot call yourself much of anything until you make
> up your mind.


True, but he has called himself an anarchist before.  I forget who said it,
but "if you don't stand for anything you'll fall for everything."

Dan Carkner

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