"Anti-authoritarian" is meaningless as a political term. It covers everything from right- to left-libertarians to squalling babies. The ritualized grandstanding of anarchists and libertarians is an appealing stance for America's ignorant white middle class, a way to remain pure. These people seem to think "radical" means "extreme." To be uncompromising is to be apolitical. I want to align myself with those who have what I deem to be a legitimate claim to authority...who are you to tell me not to?

One sounds foolish even arguing with them, but there aren't any socialist Web sites that are as vibrant.