Monopolies shoud be enough evidence of a controlled economy.

When you see independent business replaced by huge corporations like Walmart, Starbucks, etc., you can be sure that you are being socially and economically controlled.

Look around. Everything starts looking the same. Not long time ago you could give directions by saying..."turn left on Mr. Smith's convient Store".

Now, try that: "Turn left on the Walgreens drugstore". You have one every other corner.