Capitalism: you have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull.
Socialism: you have two cows. The state takes one and gives it to someone else.
Communism: you have two cows. The state takes both of them and gives you the milk.
Fascism: you have two cows. The state takes both of them, hires you to take care of them and sells you the milk.
Dictatorship: you have two cows. The government takes both and shoots you.
European democracy: you have two cows.
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