Yeah, like the Faticos weren't only second in power to the Vario crew in that neighborhood.

I get the Gotti hate. But give me a break. The McBratney hit really WAS a favor to Carlo. To say that he wouldn't have gotten his button is absurd, and I'm no Gotti supporter. I've been very clear about that over the years. The Westside guys who I grew up around couldn't stand him. But what's right is right. He was getting his button, no ifs, ands or buts.

And keep this in mind: If Paul was so dead set against John getting made, then why did he make Genie BEFORE he made John?. All that accomplishes is making John stronger. And it's not like Paul was stupid. He was a little naive about creating factions, but he wasn't a dumb man.