Jere Hough, Jules B, and Francois got it right. The bankers lend money to governments at interest and governments guarantee repayment through taxes. This means the citizens are responsible for not only paying for all gov't activity, but also paying off the interest. What's worse, the money in circulation is printed by the same central bank that it is owed to through taxes! I'm interested in what you're saying about the Rothchilds, Reubenq. Do you have any links?