Animal Farm

You've seen those humorous practical lessons in economics, describing how things work in different economic systems. You know, they all start out "You have two cows," and put some perverse spin on the operation of a farm under capitalism, communism, fascism, etc. Here's Larry Gambone's addition to the literature (ATN Discussion):

Anarchist

I have two cows. I get together with other farmers and buy a bull which we share. Our herds grow. Our animals are treated with ethical standards and we farm organically. We also form a cooperative to buy feed and equipment and a cooperative dairy to process the milk, make butter and ice cream and market these products. At the same time we develop a credit union which helps local people set up small cheese production as well as a host of other small spin-off industries. The American capitalists hear of our success and the US Government declares us a nest of communist terrorists in the pay of Hugo Chavez and a threat to democracy. Soon Cowntras are infiltrating our herds, poisoning the milk and murdering the calves.

And don't even think about opening a Euro-denominated milk bourse....