Many free, democratic nations have FAR more socialism than we have,
Wrong.
and better standards of living than ours to go with it.
Wrong. You don't get out much. I have been all over Europe and parts of the Far East. No other nation enjoys the liberty and standard of living we enjoy.
However, if you are an ignoramus and watch too much MSNBC or drink too much DNC koolaid and live in moms basement, then yes, you gullibly believe that others are better.
The Netherlands? Denmark? Sweden? Norway? Which has the "fascist" government?
You're pushing an argument that you can't win, TAG.
You're desperately flailing and losing miserably. Define how these nations have a higher standard of living. Define that standard first.