Although the money power is quite strong, the real battle is a spiritual one at the fundamental level. Without the 'legitimacy' of central government's monopoly on the provision of Justice (the legitimate use of force in society), and respect for property inherent in successful countries, the money power would buy nothing.

In other words, Governments were created in order to control evil by men, but instead forge the very fetters around people's necks. Creating the One Ring or trying to wield it will result in such an end, generally. (Unless you are Tom Bombadil of course)

Or in biblical terms:

Samuel’s Warning (1 Samuel 8)

10 So Samuel spoke all the words of the LORD to the people who were asking him for a king. 11 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to his own chariots and horses, to run in front of his chariots.

12 He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, to make his weapons of war, and to equip his chariots.

13 And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers.

14 He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his servants. 15 He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants. 16 And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.

17 He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. 18 When that day comes, you will beg for relief from the king you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you on that day.”