Interesting. So I wonder like in North Jersey how they split up the rackets between Philly, the NY families that have NJ crews (Genovese comes to mind) and the Decavalcantes.

It's common sense. Somebody who is so "hooked in" they they knew Merlino was the official boss - something the FBI didn't know - isn't going to be posting away on internet forums. Some people were throwing darts in the dark and one of them happened to hit. These guys get a million things wrong but never bring it up afterward. They get one thing right and they think it sets up their reputation for life here on the forums.



The Philadelphia family's North Jersey crew is basically a gambling operation. Only a few soldiers still left. The DeCavalcantes have traditionally operated within their own narrow scope involving the Laborers Union and the construction industry. Pretty much everything else is the NY families, especially the Genovese family.

Damn Genovese Family This Genovese Family That Genovese Family My Ass

As always, thanks for the input, DN.

Hahahahaa! PizzaBoy is nutz. Haaha!

Excellent site D.D.

if joe had final say how come uncle joe didn't do wat he wanted will never know. the guys merlino wanted made, ligambi would be dead in the 80tys. scarfo had unioins no other philly boss came close give scarfo that, the Genovese may have schooled him.fat tony. shit I wish I knew a thing about conctrete. spell check

You really are like talking to a brick wall. I can't believe someone with such high moral values is such a know it all. You don't have to be "hooked in". Common sense my ass. How are you so sure that someone with knowledge on the topic wouldn't post to an internet forum? You couldn't know that. And this topic has come up before so its not like we were talking about something new. Your just upset that you got it wrong. Your head is so far up the Feds ass that you would need a pair of clamps, some lube and a vice grips to get you out. Everyone IN South Philly knew that Joey was the boss before he went away. It wasn't until after Joey went away that it got cloudy. And lets get something straight. YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WORRIED ABOUT THEIR MOB INTERNET FORUM REPUTATION! You cream over it. I am glad your getting off somehow. That shit gets backed up.

These concrete statement you put out there come off condescending. I didn't see you posting any "I got it wrong threads". You may have admitted it once it got brought up but you didn't admit it first so don't come on here saying people don't admit when there wrong because you would be what they call a hypocrite sir.

IVY on a serious note your not allowed to jerkoff right?

Clear the pipe keep the sludge moving....

Recently, I read an older article that tells how Chuckie Merlino brought Joe Ligambi into the fold. Uncle Joe was good at handicapping and became a bookie under Chuckies flag. Over time, Joey Merlino and Ligambi became very close. Ligambi became a surrogate father figure to Joey. Hence the nickname, 'Uncle Joe'. IMO, the two Joes have an arrangement/understanding in regards to the management of the family. The specific nature of the arrangement can only be speculated by us. There are no outward signs of problems between the two Joes.

Do I seem upset? You're the one who's apparently been steaming about this. I'm content to go with the feds virtually all the time. You know why? Because, when all is said and done, I know they'll get it right the vast majority of the time. Far more than all the so called internet insiders combined.

The posters on the forums who claim inside knowledge are a dime a dozen. There's actually two groups. The first group are complete bullshitters. They know nothing but pretend like they're in the know. The second group is trickier. They are in a position to hear certain things, maybe they know certain people, and do have valid things to pass on. But many in this group routinely go beyond what they really know; i.e. passing off their own opinion as inside information. If they were always on the level, I'd give them more credibility. But their ego usually gets the best of them and they can't help but exaggerate their knowledge.

If people want to be given credit for what they knew, when they knew it, here's what they can do. They can explain exactly how they know it. I'm talking about actually name the names and everything. And they can maintain that position consistently until they are eventually proven right. But this never happens. These people always act like there's something keeping them from naming names, like some internet code of Omerta they have to follow. As if anybody would give a rat's what they posted here and as if it would have any effect in the real world. The truth is, they throw out their hunches, but don't want to name names because they're really don't know and want to have room to change their story around if need be.

And let me add that I'm pretty much the last person who cares about their reputation, at least in the way you mean. Most people recognize that I do my homework. But if I really gave a damn about what people think of me, I wouldn't have such a fan club over on the RD. Heck, I've got people stalking me here from other forums they love me so much.



It seems what will give you some sort of satisfaction and peace of mind is if I say that I was wrong. Or, to be more specific, say the feds were wrong. And I already have. I've said that this was one of the few times they've gotten something wrong like this. The other stand out one being, of course, Chin and Fat Tony.

But you say "all of South Philly knew Joey was the boss." It's easy to claim that. Especially after the FBI, who you criticize, verified it. But how did you know beforehand? Don't just give me stupid, baseless claims like "all of South Philly knew." Explain to me exactly how you knew this. Who told you. And how did they know, i.e. who told them? See, the problem is you expect me to just take your word for it, as if we're not all just faceless posters on an internet forum.

I'm pretty sure he's called uncle Joe because he's Borgesi's uncle.

Really Ted? I didn't knowt that

DUH!!!

Skinny Joey is still the boss guys...

Ivey, Joey Merlino's sister could log on to this forum and you would still give her shit. Im not a anti FBI guy, I just can't stand how you discredit people and pat yourself on the back. Your life is based on a google search. You can research and research all you want but you just dont get how the neighborhood works and thats my fault to think that all of a sudden you would. But while you were banging out that book report of yours up there I was having a nice dinner, watched the game, smoked a nice bowl and then got a blow job. Glad you had a nice night as well.

When have I ever patted myself on the back? You keep accusing me of stuff I don't do. I always defer to the FBI. Not myself.

And you can stuff that "neighborhood" bullshit where the sun doesn't shine. I'm so damn sick of hearing that crap. You know damn well that you and everyone else are just as dependent on public sources of information as the rest of us. Simply living in an area doesn't automatically make one privy to the inner workings of the local mob family. And it's time for people to quit pretending like it does.

And why add that last part? What are you trying to prove? I couldn't care what you do with your personal time. Just don't come here and pretend like you knew Merlino was the boss all along after the fact. Now go smoke a bowl and go ask your sister for another BJ.

Got no problem wity you ivy or sp mob none of my buisness on the argument..But Ivy if you are from a certain area yea you have more info and acess to it than others..If im in roxbro and things happen in southphy i do not have acess to it until the guys from that area tell me..Yea im same city but im 8 miles and 30 min away from there..Sorry Ivy but i do think it is a fact living in an area gives you chance for more information than others who dont live it that same exact area..And i hope u wouldnt make fun of me if i was abuseing my sister,i was told here i need some christian mingle....Lol .. where you at Dicknose .. im doing Pleanty Of Fish, and i did some korean massage joint 3 weeks ago...lol

You went out with some bitches and paid for a blowjob

Your beating MY dead horse! Some see it, some don't! However Ivy is from Utah and can't ski! He does like holding poles though!

I've never denied a person living in a certain area may hear certain things, know a guy who knows a guy, etc. But too many people on the forums exaggerate the extent of what they really know. They can't help it. And they end up killing their own credibility. The easiest ones to spot are those who constantly go against the known facts and the only card they have to play is, "I live in _____________, you don't, so you wouldn't understand."

In the present issue, half of South Philly knew Merlino was still the boss? How? Why did this news never get back to the press, let alone law enforcement? Seriously, get the hell out of here with that BS.



To paraphrase Furio, skiing is a stupid fu--ing hobby.

holy....you guys are getting outta control. Hahahaa!

Skinny Joe is up there with the worst bosses in LCN history, on the other hand, Ligambi is clearly a good un, rebuilt the organisation quietly and has had a good run.

If Merlino didn't go to prison back in 99 and was left in charge of things the Philly mob would be virtually extinct, that's pretty obvious. The guy is a moron.

So who the fuck was the boss when merlino got pinched and went away? Who did the FBI even say it was? I wouldn't need to look that up. Thats why you see me posting mainly on philly. And I didn't say half of south philly...i said all. Most knew Merlino was the real Boss even when Ralph was said to be boss. He set Uncle Joe up to take full control until he returned, something went down or have someone run for him. Merlino is a wild card anyway. But thats not the point. Point is...Your a jerk off!

Where did you SP Bonnies? I agree with your point

Apparently Merlino remained official boss after he went to prison and Ligambi was the acting boss. As for you and the rest of South Philly knowing that all along, did the mob send out a memo to everybody or something?

By the way, pal, I went back through all your posts where you mentioned Merlino and/or Ligambi, and you never mentioned Ligambi just being acting boss until after that news came out in April 2012.

lol no i know more about the real philly mob!!! i win
...erm so whats the prize?

Not to b a smart ass to anybody but i think there is only 4 guys left in the philly mob..And like 300{non mob guys} Quietly makin some money flow through numbers,sportsgambling, and some drug dealin..Like i said in another thread wats left to make money not much at all..?Almost gotta sell drugs.. Cant hijack trucks of ciggaretts anymore..not happening..Now hi tech shit like credit card skimmers and some computer stuff..