I would say they are more like The Outfit in terms of non Sicilians being in power. I don't think they made any non Italian though. Yes Joe Bravo and Raynald were high up in the family, but I don't believe they were made.
Yes I would say they are like the Outfit, which had non-Italians like Guzik, Patrick, Hump, Schweihs, and Alex who were just as powerful as most of their crew bosses. It was also said that the Outfit didn't have a traditional LCN structure. They didn't have a making ceremony until Aiuppa.
Yes I think that the Rizzutos are more informal and so Joe Bravo thinked that was made. The power of Nick sr and vito was to make strong alliance with everithing Irish,bikers Even black gangs. So when vito go away and Nick jr was killed everithing said "fuck the italians. Now we rules on the streets " and so began the war.
