>> Well I guess I'd like to be told of a socialist state that's working. Cuba
>> maybe?


   Microsoft.

   All of its business are owned by the government (Gates et al).
   Most of the governors (controlling interest) are working or
   retired citizens of the state (Microsoft).

   The economic and social systems seems to be working very well.
   There is little or sign of citizen unrest: no riots, little
   crime.  The unemployment rate is zero.  The standard of living
   is high.

       Mason