ELI5 why is anarchy not "the guy with the bigger stick" making the rules?

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I'm politically agnostic and have moved from a slightly conservative stance to a vastly more progressive stance (european). i still dont get the more niche things like tankies and anarchists at this point but I would like to, without spending 10 hours reading endless manifests (which do have merit, no doubt, but still).

Can someone explain to me why anarchy isnt the guy (or gal, or gang, or entity) with the bigger stick making the rules?

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I've got the perfect podcast for you Philosophize this. This topic is covered in the last two episodes.

well then link it! :) thanks in advance

I actually came here to comment the same thing. For any philosophy question, be it a person, or an ideology 'Philosophize This' is one of my first stops every time. Stephen West (i thonk thats hos name) explains things so well, and respectfully no matter who he's talking about.

And i've only caught one of his episodes on Anarchism, but it was packed full of really useful information for an initial basis for understanding.