Well, Binnie, please elaborate. I'd like to know how today's Masons have more power than that. I'd also like to know what wars the Rothschilds started.

Yes, Washington, I believe, took the oath in full Masonic regalia, and what you wrote about Franklin is true. Washington D.C. is also a Masonic design.

Here is an interesting list of masons: http://www.businessinsider.com/powerful-...s-own-society-1

An even longer list can be found at Wikipedia. There are Jewish, Protestant and Catholic Masons. Strom Thurmond was a Mason. Jesse Jackson is a Mason. John Elway and Shaq are both Masons.

Notice that they come from all walks of life and have conflicting political views. Some were only briefly members. To me it seems that Masonic lodges are for friendships and business relationships. Each individual lodge is different.