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Mafia Democracy

How Our Republic Became a Mob Racket

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Mafia Democracy

By: Michael Franzese
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"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.

©2022 Michael Franzese (P)2022 Michael Franzese
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Very Well Done

Michael addressed all sides with facts, data and details. Then he offers his point of view compared to his experience in the life. I'm convinced the government cracked down on organized crime to take away the one thing that would bring balance to the Force. Now over-regulation has turned us on each other. Facts do not care about your feelings and he has many of them. Thanks Michael!!!!

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Wise guy wisdom

A spectacular perspective on the inner workings of the US government. Well written and well read!

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Precise!

Michael's take on democracy is spot on! loved every bit of this book. thank you Michael for the uncomfortable but precise comparison!

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Accurate but WISHFUL Thinking

I agreed with every analysis, argument, and analogy! But I believe it is wishful thinking to believe that the system can be reformed.
And the common belief the government taught us in their schools about the Constitution and the motivation and intent of its framers, simply shows how effective the govt propaganda machine is. We have exactly the govt that the Constitutions FRAMERS intended, perhaps a little better. First, you must realize there is a vast difference between our FOUNDERS and the FRAMERS of the Constitution. There is a reason that of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, there were only 6 who would sign the new Constitution, which was itself a secession document intending to free the govt of our original Constitution. Please, go back and read the letters written by the men who witnessed what was actually happening and walked away from it! The centralized power structure we have with all the unaccountable bureaucracies making laws without legislation, enforcing them without due process, and suffering no consequences for their actions is rooted in Article 2, Sec 2 of the Constitution.

And anyone who has ever argued Original Intent while trying to rein in govt action, is delusional. ORIGINAL INTENT can only be seen if you read the Constitution WITHOUT the Bill of Rights. The original intent included NO PERSONAL RIGHTS! These were added by the states before they would ratify the Constitution. Still it took 6 years to get all the states to agree to this new system.

And finally, ask yourself where you’ve ever seen a law written that did not include the punishment for violation? But the Constitution has NO consequences for its violation! This thing was written to enable abuse, not to control it.
That is why all the accountability measures we see Congress or the Executive posturing over are invariably just smoke screens to fool the foolish who believe this system has any accountability.

No, only the elimination of DC to allow every state to be sovereign can even start to address the problems.
Democracy is doomed Always to failure, for when people realize they can vote money from someone else’s pocket to theirs the system cannot survive but will spiral always deeper into corruption.

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Excellent

I really enjoyed the book. I also checked some facts, and fight to the point.
Thank You

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Prepare to be disappointed(with our political system)

Very interesting read. It’s impossible to read this and not want better for our political system. Michael Franzese points out what’s wrong and offers simple fixes. The book keeps your interest from the beginning to the end.

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Very informative!

The author did a great job pointing out the similarities between the Mafia and the US government. I particularly liked Chapter 6: The Propaganda We Pay For. However, I believe the author deliberately pointed out Trump's few negatives while ignoring many positives as a way of not appearing MAGA. But, I am a big fan of the author and found the book necessary for the enlightenment of the country.

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Exactly!

This book explains what’s wrong with the current system of government in simple terms! Michael brings a unique perspective having been a real life mafia boss!

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Greatly explained and truly highlight issues that a lot of us just hate for granted

I personally loved how Michael explained our political landscape it was one of the best books that I ever read to explain US politics and the message that it says at the end is true. It requires us citizens to change.

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Great Works👍

Unraveling and unveiling truths beyond common perspective. What an in depth stripping naked of corruption right on the money, still underneath the nose of the masses!!! Captivating quotes on nationalism by greats critically forcing the reader in a hot seat to ask questions about their role as herd or informed advocates.

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