I think we both agree that introducing factors like that DO destroy the free market. Bringing in that was like being a “little bit pregnant”, though I am sure Bush and other like minded people don’t think so.
Much like Nixon...he didn’t think he was destroying the market by instituting price controls, but...if THAT doesn’t destroy a free market, what the hell does?
If you and I know the difference then SO DO THEY, stop making excuses for them......and then you will understand who they are