I really do have respect for Staino, I just think fox 29 gives him way too much credit.
But i disagree with you on south jersey. Most rackets are independent, with no ties to the mob.
Uncle Joe's low profile philosophy, didn't work either.The feds still got him. So that, I say i would rather act like Merlino and flaunt my power and money.
And I think the feds did Uncle Joe a favor, cause there were too many rumors of unhappy people in the family.