I'm against a free market precisely because the governments of Europe have a great track record in the periods they've adhered to "true" labour/socialist values

I'm against a free market precisely because the governments of Europe have a great track record in the periods they've adhered to "true" labour/socialist values. Universal healthcare, universal access to education, help with housing, regulations on the labour market - all things that have greatly improved lives of consumers. Centralised power generally means a departure from direct democracy, and that's one reason why I'm not a fan of the EU. For a great view into why a regulated market might just be better than an unregulated one, have read of: https://www.amazon.com/Gangster-Capitalism-United-Globalization-Organized/dp/0786716711 https://www.amazon.com/Gangster-Capitalism-United-Globalizat...