Let's stop identifying as anarchists and minarchists completely. Let's stop indulging and supporting those who tear others down over semantic issues. Let those of us who stand on principle unite against those who do not. Let us stand firm in our convictions and achieve the victory we all seek. There is no divide between the true pragmatists and the truly principled because principles ARE pragmatic. The point of having principles is to show us the pragmatic way forward. Let us unite under the word "libertarian."
The point of having principles is not to be “pragmatic,” necessarily. This is just a claim. Principle literally means foundation.
The point of principles is to have a foundation on which to build all other actions/ideas/thought. Holding principles can require many actions that many would deem as the farthest thing from “pragmatic” (though, I would say, and maybe this is what you are getting at, that principles are the most pragmatic thing there is, as they are the only way to stay consistent in one’s life/philosophy/action). Principles can make a man stand up for one individual against the violent threats of the thousands of “pragmatists” screaming for “the greater good.”
I’m hoping by “libertarian” you are differentiating between the “big L” political variety and the other “libertarian” variety. Whatever the LP may say in official statements, they’ve poured lots of money and effort over the years into supporting pro-violence politicians. That’s not a libertarian practice.
Anarchy just means “no rulers.” An Arkos
To suggest that people stop using the term is to become caught up in semantics.
I’m an anarchist and a libertarian. Not a “L”ibertarian. The first two words are inextricably connected. The third word deals with a traditionally violent-politician-supporting political party.
It’s silly to suggest people should stop using such a beautiful word as “anarchy.”
"principles are the most pragmatic thing there is"
Yup.
I am glad you are no longer using the "anarchist" label, though. That is progress.
I guess I should have expected a curt, non-reply like this.