A complete List of rules for inducted members in la cosa nostra

[cobra]

- lo piccolo rules already mentioned are clear
- brusca said loansharking is not allowed, but i think they allow it now or ignore the rule
- buscetta said reporting stolen car to the cops was not allowed, but they change it to prevent being accused of crimes they didn't do
- carmelo d'amico say nino rotolo told him boss of cosa nostra, they put a rule must be from palermo
- i don't remember who say it, but being part of freemasonry not allowed, probably they ignore it

[scagghiuni]

Cangemi and others, if I remember correctly, said that drug trafficking would be prohibited, but everyone knows that this is not the case.

[scagghiuni]

the exploitation of prostitution is also prohibited, and is perhaps the only rule they follow to the end. They simply ask the pimps for protection

[cobra]

the exploitation of prostitution is also prohibited, and is perhaps the only rule they follow to the end. They simply ask the pimps for protection

- francesco marino mannoia said the only rule men of honor never break is introduction by a third
- he said he is sure all other rules are broken

[B.]

Calderone said joining freemasonry used to be banned but we know this changed. In the US, Ray DeCarlo was recorded saying the New Orleans Family were "greasers" who didn't allow its member to become freemasons too, so it seems to have been an old rule on both sides.

[mpl0215]

Never be alone with another made man's wife ,especially if he is in the can.

[Old Schooled]

- Discussion of official organizational matters requires "tying the circle" where they link arms or hands before discussing, then "break the circle" afterward

"In onore della famiglia, la famiglia e' aperta"

In honor of the family, the family is open

[SonnyBlackstein]

- Discussion of official organizational matters requires "tying the circle" where they link arms or hands before discussing, then "break the circle" afterward.

I remember Gravano's biography referenced this. It's the only reference I've ever heard. Do you have additional info?

[bronx]

SONNY IOT IDS CALLED LOCKING IN

[johnny_scootch]

- Discussion of official organizational matters requires "tying the circle" where they link arms or hands before discussing, then "break the circle" afterward.

I remember Gravano's biography referenced this. It's the only reference I've ever heard. Do you have additional info?

I've read about this a few times, I'm trying to remember where...possibly in A Man of Honor. The Sonny Mercurio making ceremony? I'm recalling it being referred to as 'intacatta?' 'tying the knot' and 'locking in/tying in' as Bronx said. Seems like it's more of a tradition than a rule.

[SonnyBlackstein]

Johnny, bronx my thanks.

[B.]

- Discussion of official organizational matters requires "tying the circle" where they link arms or hands before discussing, then "break the circle" afterward.

I remember Gravano's biography referenced this. It's the only reference I've ever heard. Do you have additional info?

I've read about this a few times, I'm trying to remember where...possibly in A Man of Honor. The Sonny Mercurio making ceremony? I'm recalling it being referred to as 'intacatta?' 'tying the knot' and 'locking in/tying in' as Bronx said. Seems like it's more of a tradition than a rule.

It comes up in a bunch of places and yep, "tying the knot" or "tie-ins" is one way it's referred. One of the DeCavalcante turncoats even talked about doing it before discussing Family business at a barbecue. They're supposed to do it so while it may not be as strict as the ten commandment type rules, I'd consider it a rule.

[SonnyBlackstein]

Thanks B!

[Medicated]

Al D'Arco mentioned this too, but he referred to the hand holding as 'tacking up' or 'attacatta' in Italian.

[johnny_scootch]

I'm recalling it being referred to as 'intacatta?'’

Al D'Arco mentioned this too, but he referred to the hand holding as 'tacking up' or 'attacatta' in Italian.

That’s what I was thinking of, grazie.