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Let me get this straight; you complain when I don’t accept your opinionated definition of conservatism, liberalism and libertarianism, but you want to get technical and precise when I want to use a broad definition of anarchy based on my opinion?


If you want to rely on the “proper” meaning of anarchism then consider the “proper” meaning of conservatism:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservative


“Conservatism (Latin: conservare, to "save" or "preserve")[1] is a political attitude and philosophy that advocates institutions and traditional practices that have developed organically,[2][3] thus emphasizing stability and continuity.”


Thus if you reject traditional behavior and institutions (such as monogamous heterosexual marriage, the proper nuclear family unit, churches and public education) don’t call yourself a conservative because you are not a conservative.


If you favor social upheaval over social serenity call yourself a liberal or a libertarian because you are not a conservative.


If you want an unstable unsustainable dog-eat-dog economy that is fueled by greed and wasted natural resources so the rich can oppress the poor and the strong can attack the weak call yourself a liberal or a libertarian, but don’t call youself a conservative because you are not one.


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