The document humorously outlines various political ideologies using the analogy of cows. Each ideology—socialism, communism, fascism, nazism, anarchism, capitalism, and surrealism—describes a different relationship between the individual and the government concerning ownership and control. The summary presents a satirical view of how these systems would handle resources.

1. Falk’s ISMS of the Political World
J. Marshall, 2009

2. Socialism
You have two cows. Give one cow to your
neighbour.
Now, you have only one cow.

3. Communism
You have two cows.
Give both cows to the
government and they
may give you some milk.
You had two cows.

4. Fascism
You have two cows. Give all the milk to the
government and the
government sells it.

5. Nazism
You have two cows. The government
shoots you and takes
both cows.
You have nothing.

6. Anarchism
You have two cows. You keep both cows, shoot
the government agent and
steel another cow.

7. Capitalism
You have two cows.
You sell one cow and
buy a bull.
Now, you can make many cows.

8. Surrealism
You have two giraffes.
The government
makes you take
accordion lessons.

9. end