The real menace of our Republic is the invisible government which like a giant octopus sprawls its slimy legs over our cities, states and nation. At the head is a small group of banking houses... This little coterie...run our government for their own selfish ends. It operates under cover of a self-
created screen...seizes...our executive officers...legislative bodies...schools...courts...news-
papers, and every agency created for the public protection.”
N.Y. Mayor, John Hylan
 
..Also, it has been said.. by more than a few: "The {US} 'Federal Reserve' is neither federal, nor does it have any reserves."..