`I'm still, by the way, waiting for--anybody--to cite an atheist regime which has been successful and treated its own people well.`

Dang. That was written by one of my favourite all-time folks on Mudcat. Trust you`re well. Ron.

To answer your question, I would posit that Cuba answers your statement (or request). I won`t argue the level of poverty because that was basically caused by a US embargo. They have free health care which is a boon. I know something about the troubles encountered by Raoul, Fidel and Ernesto. The country isn`t rich by North American standards, but looking at the stock market lately, we ain`t doin`much better.

Peace :-) to you.