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Is the American Mafia poised for a renaissance?
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12/09/15 02:10 PM
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With the fbi and police focused on terrorism, the Mafia has been given a breather and I believe new life. While the Mafia has faded away in places like Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Tampa and New Orleans, it seems like it's in resurgence in places like NY, NJ, Chicago, and Philly. Some of those families have stabilized after the beating they took from law enforcement in 80's through 2001. 9/11 has provided them a shot in the arm so to speak. In the places that it's faded away it's never coming back, however the families that still have a structure are on the same level of power as they were in the early 90's. From my count there are 10 crime families left with a real structure. They are as follows- 5 families of ny, Chicago outfit, Detroit partnership, Philadelphia, Boston, and nj decalvacantes. The families have gone back to basics, loansharking, extortion and gambling. My guess is if the fbi didn't reallocate resources towards terrorism within 10-15 years the only families left would maybe be the 5 families of ny.
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Re: Is the American Mafia poised for a renaissance?
[Re: mightyhealthy]
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12/10/15 05:01 PM
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gangstereport
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Yeah, no way it is as powerful as the early 90s. No chance. i would say the five familys are in the best state since 1996early 90s were hardly a good time for the mob gotti getting convicted casso amd amuso on the run killing everyone the colombo war the decavactes went into a power struggle philly there was a mob war. But i do agree that overall it was stronger back then 90s was the worst time in LCN history the heat they got from the feds was crazy the LCN i would say is in a stronger position now then it was back then there has been a decline last 20 years yet i have seen no impact on the size of the mob and strength of the mob five familys i am talking about same size some rackets they have been pushed out of some they have moved into its all a cycle. Plus even though the quality of the younger guys has gotten worse there is still alot of young guys even if higher number come from the suburbs
Last edited by gangstereport; 12/10/15 05:04 PM.
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Re: Is the American Mafia poised for a renaissance?
[Re: gangstereport]
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12/10/15 05:18 PM
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mightyhealthy
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Yeah, no way it is as powerful as the early 90s. No chance. i would say the five familys are in the best state since 1996early 90s were hardly a good time for the mob gotti getting convicted casso amd amuso on the run killing everyone the colombo war the decavactes went into a power struggle philly there was a mob war. But i do agree that overall it was stronger back then 90s was the worst time in LCN history the heat they got from the feds was crazy the LCN i would say is in a stronger position now then it was back then there has been a decline last 20 years yet i have seen no impact on the size of the mob and strength of the mob five familys i am talking about same size some rackets they have been pushed out of some they have moved into its all a cycle. Plus even though the quality of the younger guys has gotten worse there is still alot of young guys even if higher number come from the suburbs I think we have to differentiate between strength and convictions. I really feel like overall, just in general, their influence has waned.
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Re: Is the American Mafia poised for a renaissance?
[Re: mightyhealthy]
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12/10/15 06:08 PM
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gangstereport
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Yeah, no way it is as powerful as the early 90s. No chance. i would say the five familys are in the best state since 1996early 90s were hardly a good time for the mob gotti getting convicted casso amd amuso on the run killing everyone the colombo war the decavactes went into a power struggle philly there was a mob war. But i do agree that overall it was stronger back then 90s was the worst time in LCN history the heat they got from the feds was crazy the LCN i would say is in a stronger position now then it was back then there has been a decline last 20 years yet i have seen no impact on the size of the mob and strength of the mob five familys i am talking about same size some rackets they have been pushed out of some they have moved into its all a cycle. Plus even though the quality of the younger guys has gotten worse there is still alot of young guys even if higher number come from the suburbs I think we have to differentiate between strength and convictions. I really feel like overall, just in general, their influence has waned. violence wise yes but there is still mob busts rackets etc going on same things last 20 years until i see a real sign of decline i will agree with that but from what i have seen nothing has changed last 20 years but i do see where you are coming from influence in certain things has waned but other things has grown i dont know to be honest this it wont be from another 25+ years till real decline starts to happen as long as there is young guys there will be a LCN when there becomes a lack of young guys thats when the problems start
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Sorry for the confusion
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