no, IDK why so many think the government controls corporations under fascism.
under fascism, historically, business owners largely just became part of the ruling class and helped dictate policy in their favor. (sounds familiar doesn’t it)
it’s less that the government took control of the business and more that the businesses were let into the government. not to be controlled, but to control and benefit. sure, you had to fall in line with the party, as all people did, but it was more of a power grab by the rich than a dictator controlling them. falling in line just meant going on stage to publicly declare support for the party and condemnation for their enemies. remember, fascism is all about showing off and being the big macho man. it’s about looking the party more than feeling and being it.
if the government took over businesses under fascism German and Italian companies would be very very different today. as it stands, they either benefitted or got burned down.
no, IDK why so many think the government controls corporations under fascism.
under fascism, historically, business owners largely just became part of the ruling class and helped dictate policy in their favor. (sounds familiar doesn’t it)
it’s less that the government took control of the business and more that the businesses were let into the government. not to be controlled, but to control and benefit. sure, you had to fall in line with the party, as all people did, but it was more of a power grab by the rich than a dictator controlling them. falling in line just meant going on stage to publicly declare support for the party and condemnation for their enemies. remember, fascism is all about showing off and being the big macho man. it’s about looking the party more than feeling and being it.
if the government took over businesses under fascism German and Italian companies would be very very different today. as it stands, they either benefitted or got burned down.