I honestly believe that drink is the greatest curse of the day, except, of course, civil service, and that it has driven more young men to ruin than … - George W. Plunkitt
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I honestly believe that drink is the greatest curse of the day, except, of course, civil service, and that it has driven more young men to ruin than anything except civil service examinations. <small>p. 78</small>
George Washington Plunkitt (17 November 1842 – November 19, 1924) was a New York State Senator and, as a member of Tammany Hall, a ward boss for the Fifteenth Assembly District.
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Men ain’t in politics for nothin’. They want to get somethin’ out of it. <small>p. 37</small>
What did the people mean when they voted for Tammany? What is representative government, anyhow? Is it all a fake that this is a government of the people, by the people and for the people? If it isn't a fake, then why isn't the people's voice obeyed and Tammany men put in all the offices? <small>p. 12</small>
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