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I've only ever heard "libertarian socialism" used synonymously with anarchism, not as a separate idea. Some people prefer the term for whatever reason - sometimes because they feel as though the word "anarchism" carries an image or implication that they'd rather avoid.
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I've also heard it used sometimes by socialist folks that aren't committed to a particular label and don't see much point in working 'within the system' or as part of a revolutionary party.
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