The Good Ol Boyz Podcast

Michael Anton Interview

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Mar 2, 2022
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INSIGHT

Machiavelli's Dirty Politics

  • Machiavelli is the first person to openly teach dirty politics.
  • He advises princes to act this way for success.
ANECDOTE

The Prince as a Job Application

  • Machiavelli wrote "The Prince" as a job application after being fired.
  • He used the book to showcase his political knowledge to Lorenzo de' Medici.
ANECDOTE

Boss Tweed's Legacy

  • Boss Tweed, despite his corruption, built many New York landmarks.
  • His rule, though corrupt, arguably benefited citizens more than an oligarchy.
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