How do y’all cope with this

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    1 year ago

    All authority is derived from the monopolization of violence.

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        1 year ago

        Those are subjective, it is indeed that clear cut. Authority is derived by power over others, now try to exert your authority over someone without violence.

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          Ohhh - “I’m right if you ignore counter-factual examples and other commonly used definitions in favour of my hyper-specific definition.”

          Sure - if we dismiss examples where authority isn’t derived from violence, you’re correct. Congratulations.

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            1 year ago

            What factual example are you referring to aside from the ones I directly referenced in my argument.

            So explain it. You’re the intellectual authority on the matter, now exert this authority without violence. Go on, I’ll wait.

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              You’ve deferred to me as the authority on this matter. I’m correct without the need to use force.

              Examples such as being an intellectual or moral authority don’t rely on force. I’ll defer to the intellectual authority that is the Oxford English Dictionary on this one, and point out you’re definitionally wrong.

              In either instance, these authorities aren’t maintained by force, only the fact that people view them as the authority. Denying said authority isn’t going to see the dictionary police come and drag you away - people will just think you’re kinda dumb.

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                I say you’re wrong and assert I am the intellectual authority.

                It’s king of the hill, time to shove me off homie.

                the power to give orders to people

                You’re own source, order me to do something and watch me ignore your presumed authority.

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                  You already crowned me king of the hill when you declared me the intellectual authority.

                  If you want to walk that back because you don’t like it, feel free, but you’ll do nothing more than make yourself look silly and inconsistent - not correct.

                  I’m not one for monarchs, but it’s good to be the king.

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                    1 year ago

                    Sure did, now use your authority to hold that position.

                    It’s clearly an example you dolt.

                    King stupid is still king I suppose.