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		throwayyy479087 on Dec 12, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Globalization is dead and no one is listening Socialism is when the workers own the means of production. What you’re describing is a welfare state, which is a feature of every capitalist society that I’m aware of.

isthisthingon99 on Dec 13, 2022 [–]

Is there a meaningful difference between receiving the benefits of the means of production through a vote and owning them outright?

throwayyy479087 on Dec 13, 2022 | [–]

Yes, incredibly significant. That is why the systems are different.

isthisthingon99 on Dec 13, 2022 | | [–]

Describe how it differs for an ignoramus like me

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