Wraith of Azrael
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A note on Socialism and Fascism.
It should be noted that there are differences between the two but also distinct similiarities between Fascism and State Socialsm. I use State Socialism because the distinction with State Socialism is that the means of production are usually owned by the state, however Socialism does not necessarily have to employ Statism, we see cases of such in Anarcho-Syndaclism.
When looking at Fascism we should rely on the apparent founder of Fascism, Benito Mussolini.
By this we can understand the distinction between the two ideologies. This is particularly the case as Mussolini went from an apparent Socialist/Anarchist to a Fascist in...I don't know how many years.
To simplify it abit more I'll take a notable quote from the passage.
This is completely different from Socialism which desires to free the workers from the bourgeois and make their life better.
For Fascism, all people and all groups are relative and they are only considered in their relationship to the State and The State's goals.
For Socialism, the worker is of prime importance and the freeing of the worker and making his/her life better and a transition to Communism (which means the abolition of the State).
We must also understand it in terms of differences of economic management.
Fascism, is indirect ownership of the means of production by the State. It is indirect ownership of the means of production because it is usually not directly owned but owned through Corporatism (See: The Corporatist State).
In Theory, there is supposed to be a harmonisation of interests between The State, Business, and Trade Unions but in practice The State is always dominant. In this form of Corporatism The State commands business what to do usually through Party officials if I've read some of my stuff correctly.
Compare this with State Socialism. State Socialism has the means of production owned by The State directly. Thus, a difference in management is also noted.
Where Fascism desires indirect ownership through Corporatism State Socialism desires direct ownership of the factories. Private ownership still exists however it is heavily commanded by the State.
Things to keep in mind.
Also, relatively long reading for anyone interested.
The Doctrine of Fascism
It should be noted that there are differences between the two but also distinct similiarities between Fascism and State Socialsm. I use State Socialism because the distinction with State Socialism is that the means of production are usually owned by the state, however Socialism does not necessarily have to employ Statism, we see cases of such in Anarcho-Syndaclism.
When looking at Fascism we should rely on the apparent founder of Fascism, Benito Mussolini.
By this we can understand the distinction between the two ideologies. This is particularly the case as Mussolini went from an apparent Socialist/Anarchist to a Fascist in...I don't know how many years.
To simplify it abit more I'll take a notable quote from the passage.
Quote:
The foundation of Fascism is the conception of the State, its character, its duty, and its aim. Fascism conceives of the State as an absolute, in comparison with which all individuals or groups are relative, only to be conceived of in their relation to the State. The conception of the Liberal State is not that of a directing force, guiding the play and development, both material and spiritual, of a collective body, but merely a force limited to the function of recording results: on the other hand, the Fascist State is itself conscious and has itself a will and a personality -- thus it may be called the "ethic" State....
...The Fascist State organizes the nation, but leaves a sufficient margin of liberty to the individual; the latter is deprived of all useless and possibly harmful freedom, but retains what is essential; the deciding power in this question cannot be the individual, but the State alone....
...The Fascist State organizes the nation, but leaves a sufficient margin of liberty to the individual; the latter is deprived of all useless and possibly harmful freedom, but retains what is essential; the deciding power in this question cannot be the individual, but the State alone....
This is completely different from Socialism which desires to free the workers from the bourgeois and make their life better.
For Fascism, all people and all groups are relative and they are only considered in their relationship to the State and The State's goals.
For Socialism, the worker is of prime importance and the freeing of the worker and making his/her life better and a transition to Communism (which means the abolition of the State).
We must also understand it in terms of differences of economic management.
Fascism, is indirect ownership of the means of production by the State. It is indirect ownership of the means of production because it is usually not directly owned but owned through Corporatism (See: The Corporatist State).
In Theory, there is supposed to be a harmonisation of interests between The State, Business, and Trade Unions but in practice The State is always dominant. In this form of Corporatism The State commands business what to do usually through Party officials if I've read some of my stuff correctly.
Compare this with State Socialism. State Socialism has the means of production owned by The State directly. Thus, a difference in management is also noted.
Where Fascism desires indirect ownership through Corporatism State Socialism desires direct ownership of the factories. Private ownership still exists however it is heavily commanded by the State.
Things to keep in mind.
Also, relatively long reading for anyone interested.
The Doctrine of Fascism