Political Theory

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Libertyandlife — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:19:02 GMT

Just started watching it. Very interesting. First anime I've ever watched.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Naevius — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:42:33 GMT

@Michelangelo: Well, I'm sold. I'll be sure to watch it soon. Much obliged for the recommendation.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

mwalsh — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:26:31 GMT

Don't forget- Dilbert is as well- his tie is even Black and Red stripes (finally realized this within the past week)

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Michelangelo — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:12:36 GMT

Holo is a she actually, a harvest spirit whose helping out a travelling merchant (pictured left) in exchange for him taking her back to her ancestral home in the north. There's something of a recurring joke that the franchise (Spice & Wolf) draws people in with Holo, but keeps them with economics. To a good extent its true, with most of the story revolving around Lawrence's activities as a merchant. The only complaint I have is the treatment of money, but otherwise its quite fun.

-And, at least if you're an austrolibertarian, there is just something grand about seeing Holo defying the church and the various states they come across their journey. Off the top of my head, they get themselves into a smuggling operation when one state levies a large tax on gold, in another case they're involved with blackmailing another state thats debasing its money, and my personal favorite is the arc surrounding a bubble in rocks (in the vain of tulipmania).

And have you really never encountered capitalist-minded characters? There's quite a good number of them in my opinion. At least last I checked magical girls weren't defending us from all manner of demons because they were part of some government agency. Well- there is a certain magical girl who is on government pay, but I don't care for that statist.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Naevius — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:01:16 GMT

While on that subject, does anyone else find it odd that we have people using Sailor Moon characters, Shin-chan, Yumi, and even Kamina, but not one paying homage to Holo or one of the other capitalist-minded characters? We even have Andrew Ryan running around here somewhere, and if I recall several scrooges.

Haha, in my mind Kamina is the ultimate anarchist. After all, just listen to his theme song and how he's always "fighting the powah". Also, to quote the great man himself, "The mighty Kamina would rather die than do something he didn't want to do!"--classic voluntarism there.

Though the main reason he's my avatar is just because the man is so extremely awesome and I have quite the man-crush on him.

FIGHT THE POWER!

(I've actually never really encountered any explicitly capitalist-minded characters in anime. Who's this Holo you mentioned and how good is the show he's from?)

Re: Classy Anarchists.

William — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:41:11 GMT

One more reason to ditch the term "anarchist". It even shows in manner of person there is a serious problem with using that term.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Michelangelo — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 05:50:27 GMT

I really ought to start Conan one of these days. Its been in my shelves for ages.

While on that subject, does anyone else find it odd that we have people using Sailor Moon characters, Shin-chan, Yumi, and even Kamina, but not one paying homage to Holo or one of the other capitalist-minded characters? We even have Andrew Ryan running around here somewhere, and if I recall several scrooges.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Andrew Cain — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:15:59 GMT

Michelangelo:

@scineram

Isn't that character an old man who got bewitched into youth?

I personally prefer bowties over straight ties myself, as long as we're on the subject, but I find the former more suited to older men.

Detective Conan!

Re: Classy Anarchists.

justinx0r — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The review for the bow tie's are hilarious. This one is my favorite:

	I really can't see how one would NOT want to wear this bow-tie. If you can't get laid with cool stud-wear, then you're doing it wrong. Try taking a bath, and remember us when you're exchanging your money for the water you used when the bill comes.

I went into a bar with this sleek mofo on my fine BAMF of a self; the ladies swarmed-- I don't blame them, I am constructed like a GOD. If you build it, they will come, you know. And oh boy, were they coming. From the plethora of ladies selling their goods, I discriminated until I picked one foxy lady (I didn't mind the opportunity cost of one less lady b, c, etc.).

You Miseians KNOW I lathered my girl in free market juices (statists, you'll understand when you enter our intellectual elite) and rocked her world harder than Atlas Shrugged rocked high school kids. I didn't take the tie off for a second. She wouldn't let me! We did everything from the Albert Jay Nockin Boots to the Lysander Spoon-her.

All because of the tie, man. Its the tie.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Bert — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:45:36 GMT

I'm actually trying to bring monocles and top hats back into style.

Julius Evola wore a monocle. Top hats are a 50/50. Either you'll end up looking like "The Monopoly Guy" or Abe Lincoln. Wearing both gives me this impression:

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Libertyandlife — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:32:13 GMT

I'm honestly considering buying the bow tie on the mises store because of this thread (and the two reviews for it). I just don't have a suit (though I do have some classy clothes).

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Merlin — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:30:42 GMT

Well, wouldn’t Mises carnivals be the greatest thing ever or what?

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Naevius — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:23:01 GMT

I'm actually trying to bring monocles and top hats back into style.

I sincerely hope you succeed. Me? I want tricorn hats to be back in style.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Michelangelo — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:16:20 GMT

@scineram

Isn't that character an old man who got bewitched into youth?

I personally prefer bowties over straight ties myself, as long as we're on the subject, but I find the former more suited to older men.

Re: Classy Anarchists.

Andrew Cain — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:02:02 GMT

I'm actually trying to bring monocles and top hats back into style.