You need only look at the facts of Scandanavia socialism. Their poverty rates are the lowest in the civilized world.
But a funny thing....check the poverty rates of Scandanvians living here....it's half the national level and about the
same of that in Scandanavia. Why is that? Could it be work ethics?
Other interesting facts on Scandanavian socialism can be found here:
http://www.libsdebunked.com/socialism/s ... -argument/
Bottom line....modern day socialism cannot survive without capitalism....