(begin snark) Remember when John McCain's brother called Arlington and Alexandria "Communist country?" Well, it apparently was no joke. Watch this video, if you can stand seeing: forced labor camps, indoctrination facilities, a gigantic wall dividing eastern and western Arlington, armed guards everywhere, people trying desperately to live with dignity in oppressive conditions, and meager rations of thin gruel that constitute the diet of "Communist country" residents. I think we can all agree, this is no way to live, under the jackboots of Commissar "Comrade" Jay Fisette and Co-Commissar Chris Zimmerman. Please, someone help us! (end snark)
P.S. Not to mention the gazillion great restaurants (including some with cuisine from REAL Communist countries!), the miniscule unemployment rate, the extremely low tax rate, the high family incomes, the great public amenities, the superb schools, and the overall quality of life that's among the best in the country. As I said, it's horrible! :)
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