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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon
wanting or should i say forcing people to use STATE OWNED products would appear to have a lot to do with communism. or controlism.
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It's neither communism nor controlism but it might be regarded as a form of protectionism - it depends on the reason why it is being employed.
However, its worth noting that many countries use methods which could be considered similar even in the USA. In a sense, FATCA (Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act) makes it difficult for Americans to go with non-US banks. The UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) forces Americans to use land based casinos for their gaming needs. The list goes on and on.....