I think one thing to point out is today's LCN lacks charming and charismatic figures. Seems like they're all a bunch of thuggish knuckle draggers now. Don't get me wrong the Mafia needs those types too at times, but they also need those smooth, polished characters who can charm and finesse their way into beneficial partnerships. People used to go to the mob, now they go to their victims and only know how to strong-arm and force their way in on people. In Italy people from almost all levels of society seek out mob bosses for favors, it used to be that way here.