"I seen my opportunities and I took 'em.", George Washington Plunkitt of Tamminy Hall. There's good graft and bad graft according to Plunkitt. Listen to this candid discourse from a 19th century politician, and decide for yourself if things have changed.
(Summary by Mike Vendetti)
Chapters
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00 - Preface Read by John W. Michaels 5:27
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02 - How to Become a Statesman Read by John W. Michaels 8:18
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03 - The Curse of Civil Service Reform Read by John W. Michaels 11:06
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04 - Reformers Only Mornin' Glories Read by John W. Michaels 7:26
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05 - New York City Is Pie for the Hayseeds Read by John W. Michaels 7:21
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06 - To Hold Your District: Study Human Nature and Act Read by John W. Michaels 7:56
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07 - On The Shame of the Cities Read by John W. Michaels 7:49
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08 - Ingratitude in Politics Read by John W. Michaels 8:20
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09 - Reciprocity in Patronage Read by John W. Michaels 6:55
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10 - Brooklynites Natural-Born Hayseeds Read by John W. Michaels 7:12
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11 - Tammany Leaders Not Bookworms Read by John W. Michaels 8:56
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12 - Dangers of the Dress Suit in Politics Read by John W. Michaels 6:39
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13 - On Municipal Ownership Read by John W. Michaels 5:45
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14 - Tammany the Only Lastin' Democracy Read by John W. Michaels 7:40
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15 - Concerning Gas in Politics Read by John W. Michaels 7:35
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16 - Plunkitt's Fondest Dream Read by John W. Michaels 5:45
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17 - Tammany's Patriotism Read by John W. Michaels 7:22
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18 - On the Use of Money in Politics Read by John W. Michaels 7:45
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19 - The Successful Politician Does Not Drink Read by John W. Michaels 6:34
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20 - Bosses Preserve the Nation Read by John W. Michaels 5:31
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21 - Concerning Excise Read by John W. Michaels 6:52
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22 - A Parting Word on the Future of the Democratic Party Read by John W. Michaels 3:44
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23 - Strenuous Life of the Tammany District Leader Read by John W. Michaels 14:58
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