Pure Socialism: You have two cows. The government takes them and puts them in a barn with everyone else's cows. You have to take care of all the cows. The government gives you as much milk as you need. Socialism: You have two cows. The government takes one of your cows and gives it to your neighbor. You're both forced to join a cooperative where you have to teach your neighbor how to take care of his cow. Fascism: You have two cows. The government takes both, hires you to take care of them, and sells you the milk. Dictatorship: You have two cows. The government takes both and shoots you.