Fellow Americans: you can have it too

The following joke, that I have recently received via e-mail from a friend (in Russian), is certainly aimed at the Russian president, one Putin Vladimir Vladimirovich. It was clear to me after the first reading. But, upon reading it again, I had me a second thought: why Putin only? It is fitting any other president or a similar figure. Especially after I recalled that "You didn't build this road" etc.

So, dear Americans (and whoever else wants this): if you like it, you can have it too. Enjoy.

A journalist (J) is interviewing a farmer (F).

J: So, Mr ..., what can you tell me about the last year on your farm?
F. Well, all in all it was not a bad year. The grain harvest was good and we'll not want for bread this winter. And potatoes... the potatoes definitely surprised - we have a full cellar. And the old sow of ours, she farrowed, again a surprise...
J: And don't you think it fitting to thank the President for this good year?
F: Why? I have plowed the fields myself, harvested myself, all we have I done myself.. why would I thank...
J (in a harsher tone): Why? Think again why.
F (after considering the issue some): Well, upon a second thought, grains and potatoes - it is purely my work from start to finish. As for the sow... I can't rightly say, anything could have happened...

Hat tip: Y.Z.