don't forget how much paulie hated him !
I agree with you. [/quote]

Also, he wasn't a very formidable guy. I mean, not every Boss needs to be a big hulky guy. But Ralph while a sadistic crazy fuck didn't have that commanding presence, that scariness that could put subordinates in their place (even if Paulie didn't hate him). He was an effete, well dressed guy who I'm surprised got as high up as he did. He came off a little too booksmart to be a Mafioso.