Why do people distrust authority at all levels?

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I like how they word it... "a state of disorder..." As if to suggest that without "authority" there would automatically be "chaos", which is pure propaganda bullshit. They solidify their meaning with the first example sentence. "Threatened with anarchy"?? What a fucking crock.

Last Edited by Non Compliant on 12/22/2015 10:04 PM

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Can you give a real world example of how people live without any authority?

POLL: Why do people distrust authority at all levels?

11. Greed and revenge are the motivation of government actions so no one trusts any agency. 24.4% (11)

5. There is a grand plan to manipulate, destroying trust is part of it. 20.0% (9)

2. Human nature, those in power will fail, we need say no more. 13.3% (6)

10. People don't have the ability to sort out the truth, so everything becomes a lie. 13.3% (6)

4. Fiction and reality are mixed by special interest groups for selfish reasons. 11.1% (5)

1. The Internet. Instant communication makes everything questionable. 6.7% (3)

8. Parents, religion, institutions, etc. are simply incompetent, hypocrites . 4.4% (2)

3. Sensationalism in all media, the truth is secondary. 2.2% (1)

6. Cell phones and instant transmission of images, sounds and texts. 2.2% (1)

7. The educational systems teach people to distrust everything. 2.2% (1)

9. Political enemies seek to destroy opponents at any cost destroying everyone's credibility. 0% (0)

12. Hollywood and entertainment has flooded society with propaganda that everything is false or an illusion . . . 0% (0)

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College kids do not challenge any of their authorities.

They parrot them all.

For this I am going to say something I'll probably catch flak for, but there are tribes of people who live perfectly fine without "GOVERNMENT authority"... I'm sure they have their own way of doing things, and there may even be some form of, and I hate to use this phrase, obviously- chain of command...within said tribe. But not like the bullshit "society" has to put up with.

"Untouched" peoples in the Amazon and other similar places, Eskimos, etc. Maybe more in other places we don't even know about.

I find the idea that we NEED "a government" and the rest of the shit that comes with it absolutely disgusting.

And if this is how "society" is, then I don't want to be a part of it. But therein lies a problem... they make it so you can't just leave. Again, asserting that they have 'authority' over you. You know, if you are actually born amish and don't get a social security number, you don't have to play many of these fun games the rest of us do? But once you get one, you're fucked. And if you're born NOT amish, you most likely already are in the system, so you can't leave it, and who the fuck gave anyone permission for ME to even BE in the system in the first place? I sure as fuck did not pop out of my momma and say "Yup! I want to be a part of this grand game!"

What utter horse shit.

Last Edited by Non Compliant on 12/22/2015 10:15 PM

Why do you say that? Many think college kids are the most rebellious.

Well most primitive type cultures have family or clan structures. The authority of a shaman, elder, best hunter, etc is followed. Some systems are very complex and defy easy analysis yet they are certainly there. When resources are limited authority is the strongest.

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I don't distrust all authority at all levels. I do mistrust anyone in authority that doesn't lead by example. ie..everybody in congress and the usurper in the wh

You think the Amish don't exert control over their people? Try living under their way of life and you will experience significant control.

That's not what I said.

OK . . . give me a real world example of what you consider an acceptable system under which you would want to live?

This is a correct answer.

Who gave anyone any authority, ever.

Does anyone have a signed contract with god saying, "I, god, give you authority to push others around".

WFS

In the '60s it was "Question authority."

Now now.

none of them challenge anything any scientist or expert or study says.

In the '60s it was "Question authority."

Not now.

none of them challenge anything any scientist or expert or study says.

One in which others mind their own business, and don't try to force anyone else to do things their way using mafia style tactics like 'government'. Where people come to an agreement and get things done together, voluntarily, without threats or coercion. Without stealing money from other people, calling it taxes, and locking those who don't wish to have their money stolen from them in steel/concrete cages.

It's a pipe dream, I know. People just aren't that way.

It could be a real world example if people were not constantly trying to fuck over everyone else. And let's be honest, even those with the best intentions are involved in fucking over other people when they support having this lovely system in place. (Voting, etc. etc.) Because what about the people who don't wish to have their money stolen? Don't wish for this law, or that rule, or what have you? Are their opinions rendered moot just because the majority wills it? How fucked up is that?

This world is not for people like me. I don't belong here. I really really do want off this fucking ride, because every single day something comes to my attention that is against what I hold dear in my heart and soul.

Just curious . . , just how long have you been on this rock?

If you say so . . .

You keep some late hours OP.

Probably because most people at the core of their soul don't like being told what to do. What they can and cannot do.

There of course are limits to self determination.

A person has to stay within socially acceptable boundaries.

People want to decide for themselves the course to follow in their lives.

That is why many people reject authority.

I do sometimes . . .

Excellent!! Best answer so far!

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Last Edited by George B on 12/23/2015 07:50 AM

In my opinion it's because most of the people here are welfare dogs and misery loves company...so if you're not willing to throw money at them you are no use to them...they create their own "end game" of a poor death...in a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Misery loves company and karma is all too eager to see it through.

I mean think about it. What is authority? It's someone or something successful that's in place promoting or promising something successful and at that moment in time, by being the authority, *is* successful.

It's everything a welfare dog is not.

Interesting take on the issue. Do you really think most people on GLP are on welfare?

It's safe to say at least 25% or more of GLPers are tweakers of some sort. I would put a single entire paycheck that at least 30% of GLP is on foodstamps, if not welfare.

Hmmmmm. . . that would be an interesting Poll.