country’s time of need. How should I lead it to greater prosperity?”
The leaders all turn, looking towards a shorter man towards the front: Joseph Stalin. He steps forward, and says to Putin:
“Here are the two things that you must do. First, gather up all the Democrat politicians and have them shot. Second, paint the outside of the Kremlin blue.”
Putin looks back at Stalin, incredulously. “Blue?! Why would I paint the Kremlin blue?”
Stalin cracks a smile, and then howls with laughter. Turning towards the rest of the men, he proudly proclaims, “See? I told you he wouldn’t ask about the first one!”
