If you read what I've said, I still think the Outfit has some political clout on a local level. But not nearly on the level where they could influence whether the top guy is indicted by the US Justice Department.
The way you scoffed at the possibility of this group having serious political power is what I take issue with. You really don't need much for this to happen. Whitey Bulger was just one guy and his brother was the most powerful politician in the state. All you need is a connection. As long as these groups exist, this is always gonna be a possibility. The ball is gonna land some place. It could be a two faced rat Irish man from Boston or a Compton Crip who's made a fortune as a dope peddler.
Anyway, I hope the Chicago Outfit does something about the Mormon problem down in Utah. It's a long shot, but I'd have more respect for them.
