Political Humour (or the lack of)

Ave: What does a communist drink?

Me: Er.. Donno? (I was thinking Mao-tain Dew)

Ave: Herbal Tea. Why? Because a communist doesn't believe in property (proper tea).

Me: ...
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Me: What does Lee Hsien Loong call his dad at home?

Ave: What?

Me: PAP-py.

Ave: Bad pronounciation does not a good joke make!