Hey pmac,

Yeah, I think those files are pretty cool, provide a lot of background info on the key players. I am not as well versed on the Patriarca's from pre-1980's, as they are IMO one of the most interesting families to read about. In regards to Carlo being a weasel...I'd go out on a limb and say that any mob boss was condescending, as they were criminals at the end of the day. Some had more honor than others I'm sure, but it's interesting to read about and piece together the intel provided by the Feds in those days. And with J. Edgar Hoover at the helm, I'm sure he had illegal wiretaps on everybody, it was just his nature. As far as Joey Merlino, I'm not a fan of this generation of mobsters and I think they have no respect for anything anymore, so my opinion is probably biased. I will give him credit for keeping his mouth shut though.