We're facing socialism because we have the smaller proportion of society that's productive supporting the larger portion of society that is not.
TAA and ATAA famous "free trade" programs to support Americans displaced by "free trade".
US tax dollars used to pay for people deliberately laid off to support federal "free traders" overseas investments.
Look at Britain to find out what happens next.
"free trade" is the tool for implementing global socialism. People have said this for years on this forum, and look! It's happening!
You confuse government "programs" with the freedom to trade. No surprise there. Britian went to it's deathbed because of socialism and protectionism. Thatcher changed that by cutting taxes, spending and embracing free trade just like Reagan.
You believe that more freedom = socialism? You are one of the most confused consumers I've ever seen. Entertaining, but very confused.