Who is your favorite anarchist and why?

Question

Do you know the story of Emma Goldman?

Answer 1

I don't have a favorite anarchist because I don't think hero-worship is in the spirit of anarchism. I'm more interested in anarchism for the ideas than the people. That said, I found the story of Lucy Parsons pretty inspiring.

From http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/Anarchist_Archives/bright/lparsons/lparsonscom.html

A bomb was thrown at police during the Haymarket riot. Although Albert Parsons was not even present, he was indicted and convicted for his alleged participation... Albert Parsons was hanged along with the other Haymarket martyrs... Lucy Parsons' belief in justice and in the necessity for revolution was confirmed... What was most striking about this heretofore forgotten heroine was the depth of her courage. Lucy Parsons was undaunted by physical abuse by the police, undeterred by vile threats from thugs, or by malicious lies in the Chicago newspapers. She cried in despair over the dead body of her husband Albert in 1886. After that, she never shed another tear.

Lucy preached justice for the poor by way of revolution. She was forceful and convincing. The most powerful men in the city - Field, Armour, Pullman, etc. - made a concerted effort to silence her. For the next 50 years, in blatant disregard of her rights, she was arrested wherever she spoke...

When Lucy Parsons died, the police seized and destroyed her letters, writings and library. And so she has virtually disappeared from our memory.

...the 1920s and '30s, the Chicago Police Department described her as "more dangerous than a thousand rioters."



As for Emma Goldman, I like this quote from her: "Necessity knows no law, and the starving man has a natural right to a share of his neighbor's bread... Ask for work. If they do not give you work, ask for bread. If they do not give you work or bread, then take bread."

Answer 2

Favorite anarchist?

Emma Goldman (June 27, 1869 – May 14, 1940) was a Lithuanian-born Anarchist known for her anarchist writings and speeches. Adopted by First-wave feminists, she has been lionized as an iconic "rebel woman" feminist. Goldman played a pivotal role in the development of anarchism in the US and Europe throughout the first half of the twentieth century. She emigrated to the United States at seventeen and was later deported to Russia, where she witnessed the results of the Russian Revolution. She spent a number of years in the South of France where she wrote her autobiography, Living My Life, and other works, before taking part in the Spanish Civil War in 1936 as the English language representative in London of the CNT-FAI.

Answer 3

there are so many wanna Be's, yes I've heard the story of Goldman, but even our Father loved Satan for he was one of his angels and JESUS forgave Judas, for it was fortold all this would come to pass.

Answer 4

Ned Ludd. Cool name.

Answer 5

Considering the phrasing of the question, and that you are asking about a "FAVORITE" anarchist......

Well............. I fear it might be........... YOU !!!!

Reason: You seem to have a "favorite" rather than a "most notorious" or "most deplorable" ..............

I think we should keep an eye on you! ................

Answer 6

Outback Steakhouse. "No rules, just right."

Answer 7

Anarchy is retarted. Go to hell.

Answer 8

whats your favorite ignorant little girl? you are mine!

Answer 9

you mean antichrist.and i believe in jesus

Answer 10

antichrist.....I LOVE JESUS AND HE LOVES YOU TOO!!!!