In Hardball, Chris Matthews explains to the reader what he has observed and experienced in his three decades working among politicians. He references various tactful techniques used by other successful political leaders in order to explain how the game of politics is played. In other words, to gain power in the world of public affairs, one must learn how to play "hardball." Matthews" three most important points include, "it's not who you know, but who you get to know"; "keep your enemies in front of you"; and "the reputation of power." By following his advice one is bound to become savvy in the ambitious world of politics.

During the holocaust, one man also practiced the "getting to know you policy:" Oskar Schindler. Schindler was a very clever man. He would leave his apartment in the evenings and go to the hangouts of the most significant German leaders. Taking...