The Marxist, The Capitalist, and The Jealous

The Marxist looks at another who has what he envies
and says “What an injustice!
We workers of the world must unite.
We must seize the means of production
and distribute
from each according to his ability
and to each according to his needs.
And all will be right in the world
when the party rules
and everyone’s income is equal, (especially the party leaders).”

The Capitalist looks at another who has what he envies
and says “What an injustice!
We innovators of the world must compete.
We must acquire the means of profit
and capture
from each according to his exploitable value
and to each according to his discretionary income.
And all will be right in the world
when the rule is to party
and everyone’s belly is full, (especially the shareholders).”

The Jealous looks at Marxism and Capitalism and says to himself
“Either gun will do.”