by Angelo Santino » Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:34 am
I take issues with some of Scott's conclusions, we have some very contrasting views of things. But he's not out to lie or deceive. He's not sitting down thinking "hmm, what can I say to generate views/hits/noteriety." If he's proven wrong he'll admit to that. That gets my respect especially when many on here refuse to acknowledge when they are wrong or brush it off. Also, he doesn't have to be here, he's big time now, a published author with a Giancana, Leonetti, linked into Hollywood, etc. He can do whatever he wants. What brings him back here is a passion and a love for the topic. There's a common ground to be found once we all put away our swinging dicks.
Chester Lamare "a rat for the feds," 17 Capos in Detroit in 1963, not happening, fuck no, I can break that up and tear it down. However, if you asked me about one detail about Besase or Tony Scott or any other Detroit player all I could offer is crickets, while Scott could provide a complete bio of each and every one of those names in great detail. We all have different strengths and weaknesses.
You might ask where the discrepancy lies between 17 captains and 6, well it's similar to me considering Cleveland, LA, NO and Buffalo to be "Families" while others would argue they are non-viable and cannot be factored into NY, NE, NJ and Phila. Let's acknowledge each other's passion and quest for a deeper understanding, put shit together and bounce off each other. That's my philosophy.
Regarding his earlier charts and every name being a soldier. I'm guilty of that too. In past times had I read an article about say Masseria being arrested with Joe Afanculo, Barry Cazzu and Vito Te Facciu I'd have labeled them as three new early Genovese soldiers. I don't do that now as I've grown much more conservative and don't label anyone and everyone as members. He's done the same. Doesn't change the fact that those he listed existed and were criminally active with the Organization.
People that lie, claim they are in the know or have relatives when they do not. Fuck them. They deserve to be ostracized. Scott doesn't fall into that category. Me, B. WG, Pogo and a host of others would never lie to make a point to win the argument, neither would Scott.
I take issues with some of Scott's conclusions, we have some very contrasting views of things. But he's not out to lie or deceive. He's not sitting down thinking "hmm, what can I say to generate views/hits/noteriety." If he's proven wrong he'll admit to that. That gets my respect especially when many on here refuse to acknowledge when they are wrong or brush it off. Also, he doesn't have to be here, he's big time now, a published author with a Giancana, Leonetti, linked into Hollywood, etc. He can do whatever he wants. What brings him back here is a passion and a love for the topic. There's a common ground to be found once we all put away our swinging dicks.
Chester Lamare "a rat for the feds," 17 Capos in Detroit in 1963, not happening, fuck no, I can break that up and tear it down. However, if you asked me about one detail about Besase or Tony Scott or any other Detroit player all I could offer is crickets, while Scott could provide a complete bio of each and every one of those names in great detail. We all have different strengths and weaknesses.
You might ask where the discrepancy lies between 17 captains and 6, well it's similar to me considering Cleveland, LA, NO and Buffalo to be "Families" while others would argue they are non-viable and cannot be factored into NY, NE, NJ and Phila. Let's acknowledge each other's passion and quest for a deeper understanding, put shit together and bounce off each other. That's my philosophy.
Regarding his earlier charts and every name being a soldier. I'm guilty of that too. In past times had I read an article about say Masseria being arrested with Joe Afanculo, Barry Cazzu and Vito Te Facciu I'd have labeled them as three new early Genovese soldiers. I don't do that now as I've grown much more conservative and don't label anyone and everyone as members. He's done the same. Doesn't change the fact that those he listed existed and were criminally active with the Organization.
People that lie, claim they are in the know or have relatives when they do not. Fuck them. They deserve to be ostracized. Scott doesn't fall into that category. Me, B. WG, Pogo and a host of others would never lie to make a point to win the argument, neither would Scott.