The Non-Anarchist James Joll, the foremost non-anarchist historian of anarchism, warned of underestimating “the extent to which men are moved by abstract ideas.” While anarchists point to the ills of capitalist government as their rationale, they are not the only opponents to capitalist power, just the most simplistic. I’ve made some notes below — not a complete list — on what might be contributing to the growth of anarchism and quasi-anarchist chic. 1. AMERICA’S INDIVIDUALIST TRADITION: Individualist rhetoric is an inescapable component of life in the United States. While anarchism’s concept of individualism is far More…