I can't even argue with you on Joseph Bonanno, damn why couldn't he just roll with Carlo Gambino and Tommy Lucchese?
Because he was Joe Bonanno . The better question is Why couldn't they roll with him??? Long story short, I think that was part of his problem with them. Arrogance and entitlement
He saw himself as the superior gangster, although he definitely respected Luchesse......
I agree. I don't think he had any respect for Gambino, at least not after the Bananas War. I will say this, the where similar in alot of ways. I think Gambino was a better version of Bonanno (as far as Criminal style).
"Joe Bananas went after Carlo Gambino, the war went on for seven years..... When guys go to the mattresses, they're not out earning" -Tony Soprano
. The better question is Why couldn't they roll with him??? Long story short, I think that was part of his problem with them. Arrogance and entitlement 