[mountainlion]

Think of the Templars as: Bank

Think that the king will kill hundreds of bankers?

[Kansas58]

He might as well kill the bankers, he whipped up angry mobs against AIG, even though OBAMA signed a law protecting the contractual bonuses!
Then, Obama told the bankers, “I am the only thing between you and the pitchforks” -—
Then, Obama looks the other way when his Dem buddies at Freddie and Fannie get THEIR bonuses!

History repeats itself!

Also, the Templars were the bankers AND the feudal defenders of Christianity against Islam.

And the French King “went for the gold” and killed off the Templars.

Just like Obama is cutting our military to “spread the wealth around”.

[Swordmaker]

Think that the king will kill hundreds of bankers?

Think that Phillip the Fair was hard pressed for money, having expended his royal treasury on wars, and was desperate for cash. The Knights Templar WERE bankers with whom one could place cash and valuables and be assured of their safety. In addition, cash deposited in France, could be withdrawn in Italy, when the Knights in Italy were presented with a letter from the French Knights. The Knights had LOTS of valuables. King Phillip wanted it. He got it.