some of the earliest punk music was critical of leftism and liberalism, because that was, you know
the fucking establishment at the time or at least a big part of it.
Um. Why does it seem like you equate leftism and liberalism under the same umbrella?
And why is this even a debate. Leftism has literally never been the establishment in this country. And if you think the Dead Kennedys were not leftists, I don't really know how I'm going to keep having this conversation. ACAB, anti-war, anti-landlord, pro-civil/human rights...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You sound like you're on some AnCap shit. I'm all for you having your own opinions and defending your ideals, but it sounds like you are way off in right-field when it comes to opinions about punk and anarchism. I don't even fully identify as an anarchist/punk, but man....
Also, don't listen to Crass. Not judging them or anything, just don't listen to 'em.
I mean, I could go on an anti-trans, racist, pro-cop, anti-abortion rant right now and say I was 'controversial' because it fucking would be. The bad kind.
Punk communities are all about providing equality and protecting oppressed people.
But whatever, you asked for opinions, and that's what we are providing. You are getting pissed. It's like posting a video to YT and not expecting some negative press.