have you ever been a member of the communist party?

back

in the day, on a work

application,

whether it was

for a clerk

at a store,

or to become a policeman,

or government

worker

there was often a question

on the form

asking

if you've ever been a member

of the communist party,

or associated

with anyone that is a member

of the communist

party.

if you checked the yes box

to either question,

you were not hired

and the FBI were probably

going to be

knocking at your door soon.

times have changed.

you're in now,

if you do check

yes and can be the mayor

of New York City or Seattle,

or Portland,  or a Senator

from Maine

or Michigan.