Is Switzerland Anarchist?

Since I was young I have been drawn to the ideas of anarchism. Sometimes I wonder if that is why I feel so comfortable in Switzerland. Although most visitors to Switzerland would describe it as anything but anarchist, when you think about the political and organisational structure, state control is minimal, decisions and self-government are… Continue reading Is Switzerland Anarchist?

the end of greed

Recently I read that the Amish (who are descendants of Swiss German emigrants) are an anarchist society.  I don’t really agree with that.  They maybe have little hierarchy and have limited acceptance of government but they live their lives according to religious dogma.  There are some anarchist aspects, I suppose, such as their sense of… Continue reading the end of greed