"In a higher phase of Communist society, when the enslaving subordination of individuals in the division of labour has disappeared, and with it also the antagonism between mental and physical labour; when labour has become not only a means of living, but itself the first necessity of life; when, along with the allround development of individuals, the productive forces too have grown, and all the springs of social wealth are flowing more freely - it is only at that stage that it will be possible to pass completely beyond the narrow horizon of bourgeois rights, and for society to inscribe on its banners: from each according to his ability; to each according to his needs!" - Vladimir Illyich Lenin, "State and Revolution", 1918
"To organize the whole economy on the lines of the postal service so that technicians, foremen and accountants, as well as all officials, shall receive salaries no higher than workers' wages, all under the leadership of the armed proletariat, that is our immediate aim." -Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, "The State and Revolution" 1918
Poverty rate in US is about 12%. NOT 25%. Average income is about $42K. BUT 'poor' people in US are given money and freebies to such an extent that they would be considered middle-class in most countries.