I think you are exaggerating a whole lot but if makes you feel good, go ahead.
The frequent connection between organized crime and machine politics has been evident throughout American history and has shown no sign of disappearing anytime soon, whether it is in Chicago, New York, or Philadelphia.
Luckily, intelligent and responsible people like Larry Klayman realize this. The foremost step in actively solving any social problem such this is by first acknowledging its existence.