Milking the political cow

You have two cows;
the government takes one and gives it to your neighbour.

You have two cows;
the government takes both and gives you the milk.

You have two cows;
the government takes both and sells you the milk.

You have two cows;
the government takes both and shoots you.

You have two cows;
the government takes both, shoots one, milks the other and throws the milk away.

You have two cows;
you sell one and buy a bull.

And if you had any doubts whatsoever, check out what happens on March 2nd!