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Dear Doug and the Left Business Observers,
<BR>I have noticed mentions of the classic political how-to book <B>Plunkitt
Of Tammany Hall</B> on the LBO list. Since we are now facing what
will be a battle to preserve social security as we know it---I would recommend
that people read this wonderful little book, with an eye to its positive
and practical advice on human nature.
<P><B>Plunkitt of Tammany Hall</B> is available in paper and is inexpensive,
and can be found in used bookstores in paper for a couple of dollars.
<P>Sincerely,
<BR>Tom
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<P>Max Sawicky wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE>>Re Doug's comment on the Beltway mentality: "You
just have to conform, or
<BR>no one will take you seriously."
<BR>>
<BR>>Must say, I see that as a defining NATIONAL characteristic, not just
a
<BR>folkway of the Beltway.
<P>Then there's the other defining national
<BR>characterisic: if you're not howling in
<BR>the wilderness, you're not doing anything
<BR>meaningful.
<P>MBS</BLOCKQUOTE>
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