Joe Bonanno was definitely a huge power and smart guy in his time. He was named boss at 25 and held that title for 30 years. I know this was during the glory days as far as law enforcement pressure was concerned but that is still an amazing accomplishment.

Having said that, I don't buy the idea that he was consulted about the Carmine Galante hit before it happened and gave his approval. By 1979 Bonanno had no real power. I'm sure there were still some loyalists, but whoever was on his side was no match for one NY family let alone the whole Commission.