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by sofixa 989 days ago
I would recommend a refresher on your political economy knowledge.

In fascism, the government worked very closely with corporations, but it was somewhat a two way street (corporations getting juicy contracts because they're friendly with the right people, owners financing the politicians, etc.). In socialism "corporations" are owned by the state/worker's councils/etc. (which is why there are "government employees" there - technically everyone works for the government). But there are no corporation owners working in their interest getting handouts and/or pushing for specific actions and policies in socialism.

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> But there are no corporation owners working in their interest getting handouts and/or pushing for specific actions and policies in socialism.

Are you describing any difference other than the use of the word "owner"?

There are people who control the corporations and receive the benefits of their activities. Those people lobby for policies that are good for them. That's how socialism works. It's also how every other system works. Does it matter whether those people prefer to be called "owners" or "secretaries"?