Mafia Democracy

How Our Republic Became a Mob Racket

De: Michael Franzese

Narrado por: Michael Franzese

"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

Must read

Absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed the whole book start to finish. I felt that he definitely new what he was talking about.

Great book

Definitely worth a listen and he’s 100% correct. Stop these government gangsters! They don’t care about you!

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!!!!

Wise guy wisdom

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

Precise!

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

Excellent book

A great book that was hard to stop listening to. If there's an expert on mafia, and then shows the connection between unions & government, this is it

M D

Michael franzese, what can I say besides it was awesome and very informative and that I am glad you decided to write this book. It gives those of us who believe that there is more going on below the surface a better understanding from your point of view. Thank you for all that you do and may God continue to bless you and your family as you continue to help all you can with God's blessing.

Everyone should listen to this book

I liked the detailed research and actual examples presented in the book. Listen to it, call your elected representatives, and vote!

The REAL MAFIA! Our Government

The Truth we always expected but never really Knew! unbelievable over spending by the people we Trusted.

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.