No. That article and George Anastasia's 'Mob Talk' video that accompanied it were released back in April, after "Uncle Joe" Ligambi and George Borgesi were released from prison following the second federal trial. In now way does the Philadelphia mob make money that would ever be compared to the five families, but they are doing just fine in terms of money.

To be honest, for a lack of a better word, I think that article is pure bullshit. The former cop that was quoted was just speculating and blew things WAY out of proportion - he practically predicted a mob war. That article was basically because Merlino was out of prison and most of the guys were back on the street, and they were wondering if everybody could play nice.

Everybody has fallen in line.