“The CSA Nationalized whole Industries.The Mills and Mines, food and clothing Industries.”
I have in my possession some unused rationing stamps issued to my grandfather in WWII permitting him to buy kerosene for farm use. It is my understanding gasoline, sugar, and tires were rationed as well. Production of consumer goods like refrigerators and automobiles was prohibited by the U.S. government.
The government imposed mandatory wage and price controls. The government placed some Americans in internment camps. All this was during the time Americans were fighting in Europe and Asia.
When I read your statement that the CSA government did similar things, I was not too surprised.
Yes, and it was stupid then as well.