Interesting to note, Illuminati is one of the highest ranks that a member of the Rosicrucian order can achieve. The Rosicrucian order is the literal opposite of the Masons. Where Masons seek to control their environment through forceful manipulation, the R.O. seeks to live by nature and work with the laws of the universe. As the Masons seek power and strength, the R.O. seeks to heal and create.
Those few wealthy buying out patents and such, most of them just happen to be Masons.
Illuminati simply means illuminated, but with the references you make I know you already know that. And again I've not said that there arent groups, vying for control of the crumbs that fall out of the baking dish, just simply that no one owns the whole pie. ;)
I wasn't disagreeing with your post at all, just adding an interesting anecdote. :D
Oh I didnt see it as disagreement lol, just healthy back-and-forthing :)
Its hard to tell without body language to support the conversation. The smiley face should help, but alas, he has no cheek bones. :P
I just realized I never commented on your article's composure! It is really nice, heh. Everything is formatted very neat and clearly presented for the reader to digest.