Cows

Democrat: You have two cows. Your neighbor has none. You feel guilty for being successful. You vote people into office that put a tax on your cows, forcing you to sell one to raise money to pay the tax. The people you voted for then tax the money, buy a cow and give it to your neighbor. You feel righteous. Barbara Streisand sings for you. 

Socialist: You have two cows. The government takes one and gives it to your neighbor. You form a cooperative to tell him how to manage his cow. 

Republican: You have two cows. Your neighbor has none. So? 

Communist: You have two cows. The government seizes both and provides you with milk. You wait in line for hours to get it. It is sour and expensive. 

Capitalism, American Style: You have two cows. You sell one, buy a bull and build a herd of cows. 

American Corporation: You have two cows. You sell one, lease it back to yourself and do an IPO on the 2^nd one. You force the two cows to produce the milk of four. You are surprised when one drops dead. You spin an announcement to the analysts stating you have downsized and are reducing expenses. Your stock goes up.