So how was it possible for a guy like Persico to go to war with Orena even though he'd been in jail for close to ten years by that time? I realize that there's a major difference between ten and forty years off the street, but even so, do you think his actual influence in "his" faction has been overstated? I wonder if he was actually calling the shots to any extent..
Like I said in my initial post, I'm a Bronx guy and the Colombos have never had a presence here, but they're are a good example. Because in my opinion, Persico probably DID hold onto power for a good many years. But that power fades over time, and the idea that he's still calling the shots after almost thirty years in stir is ridiculous.
But again, that's just my opinion.
