Ellen Brown.

Nice description by Ellen Brown of the way in which the private banking sector captures the money creation process from government. It’s done by capturing the press and buying politicians.

Note added 6th Aug 2010: Ellen Brown’s point is much the same as a point made by John Hylan, Mayor of New York, 1918-25. In reference to bankers he said “Woe to the public officials who dare resent their dictatorship. If there be such public officials who will not submit to their imperious dictation, then the floodgates of lying press propaganda are released…."

Scroll down about half way here for the above quote.