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Mafia Democracy
- How Our Republic Became a Mob Racket
- Narrated by: Michael Franzese
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
"It is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong, and to make use of it or not according to necessity." (Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince)
Greed. Lies. Corruption. These are the foundational elements of the American Mafia story. Here, the pursuit of power overshadows even the desire for a dollar, and self-interest outweighs the greater good.
It’s a world that’s foreign to the average American—or is it?
The values of our democracy and those of Mafia culture are separated by a thin line that’s quickly disintegrating. No one sees this more clearly than former mob boss Michael Franzese. Born into one of New York’s most feared crime families, Michael spent eight years in prison before he walked away from the Mafia for good. Now, he’s sharing the undeniable parallels between mobster and politician.
In Mafia Democracy, Michael exposes our government for what it’s become, revealing the psychology behind the gangster lifestyle and how these ideologies have infiltrated the landscape of American politics. With in-depth investigation and astounding examples, this book is your chance to see politicians through a new lens, hold them accountable, and reclaim the democratic ideals that once united our great nation.
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- Gary Odlum
- 26-08-24
Outstanding
What an eye opener, superb I was hooked from the first verse. Micheal is clear precise and entertaining. Having met the man personally he tells you straight which is refreshing in a time when cowards hind behind keyboards and we are sheep being hearded by a hateful farmer. Being outspoken and speaking freely is becoming harder and harder. We need people like Micheal
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- Anonymous User
- 24-06-23
Eye opener
Really interesting what’s going on behind closed doors. A real eye opener, on how politicians can manipulate people
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- Luke campion
- 28-06-24
Is a good book but a very heavy bias
Clearly a very smart guy but blinded by an unwavering need to portray republicans favourably. To skip and avoid subjects like the NRA when talking about corruption was an early alarm bell when going into this, and unfortunately puts the book in us and them territory.
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- Mike
- 24-04-23
great book well written
great book and the message is true all over the world spread the word about this book
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- kelvin Cramp.
- 09-04-24
Just the honesty of the Book
Will revisit/this again a well written excellently narrated, and from a person who has been on both sides of the fence thank you ,
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- Shane
- 11-10-24
Not very good
This is Not very good at all , not very good . Not very good , not very good , not very good not
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