The cow anology
Capitalism: "You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies and the economy grows. You sell them and retire with benefits".
Communism: "You have two cows. The state takes both and gives you some milk".
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exactly. and communism is also associated with tyranny, dictatorship and massive oppression of speech rights (among others). I live in a former communist country, I know better the consequences.
Hmm, yes for Communism though I would say you missed out on Capitalism, I would put it more like this:
Capitalism: "You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies and the economy grows. However the value of your money shrinks, and the amount you need to survive after retirement grows exponentially. You sell them and after punitive taxes retire without benefits, wondering how you were sold such a massive lie".
Not quite as snappy, but you get the point :-)
Cg