If Uncle Joe Retires What Happens in Philadelphia?
Joseph (Uncle Joe) Ligambi, who recently got out of prison following two mistrials for what primarily amounted to gambling-related charges, says that he is done, finito, with Cosa Nostra. He wants to drop the harness and relax, to summer in Longport and winter in Florida. In 1980, violence on the streets of Philadelphia rose sharply following boss Angelo Bruno's murder. Does Ligambi mean it? If he’s being sincere, then who will step in and take over? Too many wiseguys, if history is our guide. The volatility for which the Philadelphia crime family was once well-known can return as swiftly as the time it takes to pull a trigger. Two generations historically at odds with each other have been working together (the old Scarfo gang and the Merlino young turks). The ability to rivet these two enclaves together is among the skills "Uncle Joe" is credited for having. But with or without him, shifts in power are inevitable as the family's composition changes (...
Whoopi Goldberg's company shot that, Frank told me. I really hope the reality show kicks in. I'd loved to be involved with it, behind the scenes.
ReplyDeleteThe thing with these retired mobsters is that once they are out of the life, they can not get hired because they are a convicted felon (modern day 2nd class citizen). The only way for them to live a decent life is to start a legitimate business. Really who in their right mind would hire a criminal?
ReplyDeleteYou referring to guy in video, Ronen? Didn't realize that's when you meant -- he's a magazine owner/publisher, not a mobster! Mob Candy is a magazine -- they're not gangsters but they'll get a kick out of your comment!
ReplyDeleteForget 'bout it
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