Merlino is no dummy, Tony. You're talking out of your ass. You don't becomes boss by the age of 32 and beat every murder charge by being stupid. Merlino is a sharp guy...is he a flashy guy? Yeah, no doubt about it. Most young, rich people are.
Philly - you are entitled to your opinion, just as I am mine.
I think Skinny Joe is an idiot, just like anyone else who chooses a life of crime, I mean "the life". But you go on and admire all you want.
Skinny Joe was not "elected" boss - he murdered his way into it like so many other Gotti like, knuckle dragging goons.
I have more respect for the strategic and tactical leaders (Costello, Gigante, Lucchese, Gambino, etc). I do not think anyone would characterize Skinny that way.
Please, share one if you care to enlighten me.
Best way to catch the smart ones? Get an idiot working for them.
