Socialism:
You and your community own two cows together. Everyone gets milk, and their needs met. Decisions about the cows are made democratically.

Communism:
Everyone collectively owns all cows. Work and milk are shared based on need. Everyone has what they need to survive such as food, shelter, healthcare, and education. No private cow owners exist.

Fascism:
You have two cows. The state takes them, gives them to a corporation, calls it “national unity,” and arrests you if you complain.

Nazism:
You have two cows. The government kills you because you're the “wrong” kind of cow owner, then takes the cows.

Anarchism:
Your community cooperatively cares for the cows without bosses or a state. Decisions are made through direct democracy. Everyone gets milk.

Capitalism:
You have two cows. A corporation buys them for cheap, sells you milk at a markup, and sues you if you try to milk your own cow without a license.

Neoliberal Capitalism:
You have two cows. A private equity firm buys them, forces them to produce triple milk, cuts their feed, raises milk prices, bankrupts you, and then gets a bailout.

Libertarianism:
You have two cows. The richest guy in town steals both because there are no rules. You are told this is freedom.

Democratic Socialism:
You have two cows. You still own your cows, but you pay taxes so everyone has healthcare, education, and basic milk security.

Feudalism:
You have two cows. The lord says both are his. You're lucky if he lets you drink any.

Corporatism:
You have two cows. A corporation trademarks the word “cow” and charges you rent for owning them.

American Democracy:
You have two cows. Billionaires own Congress. Congress gives tax breaks to cow billionaires while telling you to “work harder for milk.” ...read more