I wouldn't really call this ruthless, and maybe off topic a bit, however, remember when Tony was telling Paulie, Silvio and his crew that he thought another family had Ralphie whacked? He lied so convincingly, and yet it seems not everyone is buying it. Can't think of his name, but the guy who has a son in Florida (I think) said he thought it was Tony that killed Ralphie.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
