We’ve Lost The Plot With Mutual Aid

From Andrewism

Sharing my thoughts on the conflation of mutual aid and charity.

 

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anonymous (not verified) Sun, 05/24/2026 - 09:24

the only visible anarchist presence in my area is a covid-era “mutual aid hub” (hipster clubhouse shared with “progressive” libs, masks STILL mandatory!) where they give away old junk and zines, and host an occasional movie night. it’s ironically located next door to a long-established, church lady-run food pantry that has done way more to help people and earn community respect, with zero preaching (one could easily miss that it’s a christian thing - big difference to the other pantry i live near)

i think most of the clubhouse founders moved to the area for cheap rent and urban decay aesthetics. it’s the food not bombs/katrina relief problem of how a lot of “radicals” love to loudly say “solidarity not charity!” while actually just doing half-assed charity with an undeservedly smug attitude, not realizing how they’re part of the problem…. i’m not exactly sure what my point is but i always think about it whenever i go by

anonymous (not verified) Sun, 05/24/2026 - 11:09

The professional YouTuber literally lecturing others about losing the plot. I'm not sure my appetite for laughter can beat the tears back at this point.

anonymous (not verified) Sun, 05/24/2026 - 12:10

In reply to by anonymous (not verified)

don't trust anyone who is making money? don't trust anyone who is making money through megacorporations? do you only read books written and published by... whoever your Good People(tm) are? 

nothing is pure in this world. either explain your points to the people who are not in your head (ie readers here, for example) or... well... be misunderstood, i guess.

Max Stirner (not verified) Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:52

In reply to by anonymous (not verified)

I pirate the books, stan the Bonnot Gang, fuck with the NEET gang, pity all wage slaves, drink pure H20, meanmug the Operaismo/anarcho-syndicalist gimps, hope everyone's Patreon fails, never let my hands be sullied by mammon.

Youtubers are scum though.

Max Stirner (not verified) Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:30

In reply to by anonymous (not verified)

I resent even the ones I like making money off my views + the commodification. They all need to suffer in real jobs unfortunately, or join the NEET GANG.

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