GT - Understood, thanks. While the influence of the classic money families Henderson mentions is still very great, I think that since WWII at least, other people in other parts of the world have taken over some of their more active roles in trying to shape geopolitical events to their liking. Or rather, the Rothschilds of the world, having made their fortune long ago, are more interested in peace than in war these days. Here's my favorite Rothschild:

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Nica