Now I know from my reading and from the views put forth by many of the people here that "hippies are pacifists" Kinda like peanut butter and jelly, they just go hand in hand. But I see alot of the people in these forums are very angry about this society. Maybe looking to direct that anger? Seems to be a trend more among us youngsters than the oldsters. But the thing is, I call myself a hippy, when I'm not a goth, revolutionary, beatnik, libertarian, biker, or whatnot. I'm not a pacifist, 'cause well it doesn't work. Been there, tried that. It was neither pleasant nor effective. I was curious how many other people out there believed in such a thing as a Militant Hippy?
what the fuck is a fucking hippie.. please tell me who the ideal hippy is and what his beliefs are... there are no hippies here, just a bunch of people with different views...
militant hippie? To me it seems like a contradiction. To me a hippie is someone who is Loving, Peaceful, Openminded and Nonviolent. I don't see how one could be militant and be those things. Maybe I should ask what, exactly, you mean by "militant"
I'm not a pascifist, but I'm not "militant" either. I personally would only use violence to defend myself or another person I cared about. Not that that would ever do anything, as I am physically the weakest person you'll ever meet. Pascifism doesn't work, but neither does going out and looking for a fight.
I'm not sure that pacifism means that you let yourself be beat to death - am I wrong? I would think that one would be allowed to defend oneself and those in need when needed. No?
I was extreamly militant after returning from Vietnam. It took almost a decade to recover from the anger. Speak for yourself. But,not for everyone else.
I dunno... but I think a militant hippy is a revolutionary. I was never either.. I was a Lodi. Which was someone who just liked to get stoned all the time. What a waste that was. Here's a tip kids... Smoke less pot! You'll need your short term memory! Hm.. I think. Pacifism btw, has worked rather well, more than a couple of times in some very important movements? Ghandi helped his country boot the brits? They made a movie... And King..? I speak the lingo of the revisionist. Ya gotta work the system until it won't budge, then use nonviolent means to push it further. Stalin btw wrote a great piece on the value of pushing the protest march beyond it's allowed limits. That of course was when he was a student, and all hot and heavy for change and personal freedoms. Especially free speech. Ugh. Forgot what I was posting for... demmit. Oh yeah.. militant hippies are revolutionaries.
So what does make someone a hippie, in your oppinions, if you do not think mine is correct? I know everyone thinks something else about it.... I've always thought that at least aspiring to be those things I mentioned were fundimental to hippiedom, personally.
Most hippies I know tend to avoid violence - hense, our opposition to war, and such - but I'm sure there are hypocrites, as there are in every group. As for us being pissed off at society. . .There's a big difference between bitching and blowing something up. Just because we Bush-bash doesn't mean anyone's going to host an assasination attempt.
Come to think of it, people accuse me of being militant all the time...... First they say I'm part of one of those "militant Breastfeeding groups." Than I'm a diaper nazi. A clothing nazi (or lack of clothing) and this by my own sister! I'm militant about shoes (or insisting on beiong barefoot at least,) about animal rights, gay rights, women's right, EVERYONE'S rights! About food, birth, children, elderly, the enviroment, mother earth, freedom of spiritualty, freedom from religion.... just about anything I feel strongly about that the mainstream disagrees with. So, I suppose in that respect being what I consider a hippie would make one militant. However, I think it's important for people to be excepting of others, especially when claiming to be e hippie. Being militant is by no means being excepting or tolerant!
I'm not sure I understand: "Most hippies I know tend to avoid nonviolence" Meaning most hippies you know are violent? But, I totally agree with you on Bush-bashing and what not. I think voiceing your opinion and killing someone is TOTALLY different.
i am a pascifist... id rather be pro somthing that against somthing so insted of bush-bashing .... i just rally for kucinich
Willy, you made a GREAT point...why point out the hateful thing? Instead point out the positive things. Hooray! Willy, you're my new friend. I'd like to talk to you on AIM, but everytime I try, lol, you sign off!
That is a good point, willy! I've been meaning to tell you that every time I see a post of yours I smile. You always have something good, and usually very inteligant to say. I appreciate it! Peace, -Ana
