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The Power Broker #3: David Sims

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The Power Struggle and Transformation

In a legal battle over a disputed park, the judge faced a dilemma of upholding the law versus not disrupting the public facilities. The imbalance in lawsuits between individuals and government agencies was highlighted, with the latter having financial advantage. Despite losing the battle against a government agency, Kingsland Macy transitioned into a corrupt political boss inspired by the fight. His transformation into a ruler, collaborating with Robert Moses, showcases the dramatic shift from an individual fighting bureaucracy to embracing and mastering the same system.

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