Interesting comparison between communism and free markets

Leftists keep telling you how absolutely wonderful socialism and communism are.  For the terminally lazy or stupid that may be true.  But how about for the rest of us?  Here's a comparison that may help you put it in perspective:

"Wait," say Leftists, "Texas can't possibly have 7 times the per-capita GDP of Russia!  That's simply un-possible!  This couldn't possibly be true!"

Ah.  Well then.  Maybe the Russians aren't as smart?  No, that can't be it--they've got great engineers, chess players, first-class intellects.

Maybe because Russia is too cold, or too sandy, or too...something.  No, Russia has just about the same climate we do.

Keep trying, Lefties.  You'll figure it out eventually.

Just kidding--you'll never admit the answer, because you so desperately hate free markets and the U.S., and want total equality of OUTCOME.  You'll keep trying to force that, and you'll get the same awful results.  But stupid people, and the lazy, will vote for your programs.