[KarlInOhio]

I have never understood one thing about the term "anarchist" meaning those who oppose all government. Most of them seem to want a very powerful, socialist state to replace the current one. In the end they are very pro-archist, just with different people involved and them breaking a lot of windows and skulls to get there.

[dfwgator]

That’s why they’re called “useful idiots”.

[SauronOfMordor]

I have never understood one thing about the term "anarchist" meaning those who oppose all government. Most of them seem to want a very powerful, socialist state to replace the current one.

The leftwing anarchist wants to eliminate the current government's police protection of private property, so that the mob can seize the means of production and institute a replacement Communist government.

The leftist anarchist would get very upset at any suggestion of government removing its protection of THEM against right wing counter violence.

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

A huge dollop of Magical Thinking is involved. First, use violent means to destroy all of society's institutions. Then, Pheonix-like, a new socialist paradise will rise from the ashes.