Feudalism: You have two cows. The lord of the manor takes some of the milk. And all the cream.Check out the rest of the ExtremelySmart.com humor here. (Thanks Jules)
Pure Communism: You have two cows. Your neighbors help you take care of them, and you all share the milk.
Dictatorship: You have two cows. The government takes both and shoots you.
Democracy, Democrat-style: You have two cows. Your neighbor has none. You feel guilty for being so successful. You vote politicians into office who tax your cows, which forces you to sell one to pay the tax. The politicians use the tax money to buy a cow for your neighbor. You feel good. Barbra Streisand sings for you.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Cows Explain Politics
"Confused about the difference between socialism, Communism, and the politics of huge corporations? This basic “dictionary” may help." Here are a few excerpts:
Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were
"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .
-
Even women who earn overwhelmingly positive performance reviews are told that they have ‘personality flaws,’ a new study finds. The double...
-
Many talented rural students don't go to elite schools, because they are unaware of the options. Read more in the NYT . Thanks, +Ju...
