Michael Malice

I enjoyed it. It's a collection of book excerpts and articles skimming over all the different types of anarchism from both left-wing and right-wing authors. (Some people mentioned that the book isn't very representative in terms of keeping a balance between left and right takes on anarchism, but I'm more interested in the anarcho-capitalism angle of it so no complaints from me). I found it useful as an introduction to the philosophy and added some of the more interesting authors to my reading list.… (meer)

One of the best books about modern American politics, both the alt/new right and the “evangelical left” that it was a backlash against. Covers a pretty broad spectrum from Buchanan and Pinker to Cantwell and Jared Taylor. Always interesting when a Jewish writer is meeting with people who have made various degrees of anti Semitic statement and digs deeper to get specific about exactly what it means, etc.

Net result of the book was solidly reinforcing my dislike of democracy. Essentially all of the “identity politics”, racism, immigration restriction debates, etc cease to matter without democracy. His examples of LKY and Pinochet on the right are two excellent ones; another is the direct corporate and free market provision of services.

Interesting trips to various events, discussions with various people, etc. Overall a really entertaining and informative book.… (meer)