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Subject: The -Isms: A 'Splainer on Different Forms of Government
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SOCIALISM: You have two cows. The government says you only need one and forces
you to give the other to your neighbor.

COMMUNISM: You have two cows. You're required to give both cows to the
government, after which they might give you back some milk.

FASCISM: You have two cows. You give all of the milk to the government and the
government turns around and sells it.

NAZISM: You have two cows. The government shoots you and takes both cows.

ANARCHISM: You have two cows. You keep both cows, shoot the government agent
that comes to tax them, and steal another cow from your neighbor.

CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull.