1. Everyone knows the mob has associates of various ethnic backgrounds, including Irish. These associates hold various levels of influence and clout. But a non-Italian can never be "made," i.e. formally inducted into an LCN family; much less attain the rank of capo. That's Mafia 101 stuff right there.
2. Nobody said a 100% Italian blood requirement has always been enforced across the board, though it may have been in the past to a large extent. But there has
never been a member who did not have some Italian blood.
3. The partnership between the Gambino family and the Westies is ancient history. Hell, the Westies themselves are ancient history. And even when the Westies were working for the Gambinos, Jimmy Coonan was not a member or capo. They simply got to use the Gambino name in their rackets and, in return, paid 10% tribute.
4. John Stanfa and Joseph Ligambi are both "made" members of the Philadelphia LCN. Ralph Natale was a "made" member before he flipped. Law enforcement says so. Other former Philadelphia LCN members say so. George Anastasia says so.
My only question for you is, have you taken your medication today?
Upon what reliable information are you basing anything you say?
Better sources than Wikipedia.
