Can't talk about politicians being corrupt without also talking about corporate corruption, military industry corruption and intelligence agency corruption.
Sure why not , if they can’t do what they want make a law or regulations to make it legal for government to pretty do whatever they want. I always tell people I love my Country I don’t trust my government. And it’s two completely separate things…
Let's face it. The Mob was an innovator. In much of corporate America, Italians, Jews, Blacks, and other groups were often excluded from business and government and they had to create their own opportunities. That's why Amadeo Pietro Giannini founded what we know today as Bank of America. That's why Black entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker created her own personal grooming product empire. That's why Jewish ad agencies, law firms, and accounting firms were created. And so forth. But in the Mob world, you had the concept of diversity in action, with opportunities for immigrants of all kinds: Italians, the Irish, and Jews. And there were also opportunities for Blacks. When Charles "Lucky" Luciano first got a private tour of the Specialist Operations of the New York Stock Exchange and the way those stock market players were able to extract cash from the public, he commented, "A terrible thing happened. I realized I'd joined the wrong mob." On the downside of the Mob, they have lousy retirement plans and continue to remain behind the corporate world in that area.
@@backwoodschillin5412 Just think (Defund the police)!!! Fewer funds for the police and more power to Gangs or other forms of organized crime. Let's look at FearCity and the time before NYC cleaned itself up in the 90s!!! Bottom line Politicians in those cities like that because #1 they don't care and #2 they get kickbacks.
@@christopherthrawn1333 they refer to all government similar to the mafia. The state is the enemy of liberty. They discuss goods and services are best served by the private sector, even with its flaws
@@donh1572 Libertarian ideology is extremely naive. What it would create is a business overlordship where only profit matters, not people. Without any regulation or oversight, pure libertarianism would result in even more consolidation than today. The rich and big businesses would only get richer and more powerful. And without any rules, global pollution would explode.
The worst thing about government is that it's a collective. Collectivists only believe in people in groups by race or gender, etc, versus the individual. The individual is the most important. If you believe in minority rights you must believe in individual rights because the individual is the smallest minority. God bless Micheal.
I disagree. The social and individual will must be reconciled. There are no laws in an anarchy. If we take individualism to its logical conclusion, someone fornicating with animals would just fall back on his individual right to decide what he should do with his pets or property when criticized.
Don't read about evil unless you want to think about evil. I actually read 48 laws of power and it changed me as a person. I already had a paranoid type mindset. After reading that book it exposed the selfishness and motives in people I was close with. It didn't turn out well.
I highly recommend the book, The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, a book that takes lessons from Machiavelli, Sun Tzu & other historical figures. The first law, funny enough, is don't outshine the master. It's very similar to The Prince, in how it's written & puts Machiavelli's advice into todays perspective. Cesare Borgia, who The Prince is dedicated to, knew the value of his teachings, about holding power through being both loved & feared by the ppl & when to apply these two different things. He made a bet with a friend that he could demonstrate the power of fear. Borgia, who was drinking from a jewelled goblet, walked into a Rome square & in full view of the massed crowds laid the goblet on the fountain, stating loudly he would return for it the next day & walked away. He bet his friend that the fear they had of him would guarantee the goblets safety. Borgia won the bet.
Great video brother! Your getting better and better at this by the second ! Your in first and your buddy Johnny alite is a distant second . Have a great day today. ! And I hope miquelle is feeling better my prayers are with her ! God bless ! 🙏🙏🍕🍕🍕🍕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
My late father lived a Criminal Lifestyle when he was young. My dad was the guy in the movie theaters that always rooted for the "bad guy' and the gangster. Christmas Eve of 1972 my dad loaded the family up, and we went to downtown Seattle for the Christmas Eve premiere of "The Godfather". I was seven. Looking back, the amusing thing about it was throughout my childhood all the way up to leaving the house at 18, my dad would make references and even ask me questions about various principles gleaned from that movie, as though it were a training film LOL 🤣😆😅 my dad was somebody who could handle you as a heathen, and my dad could deal with those who sincerely followed the teachings of Christ. What he couldn't deal with, were people on the fence. My dad was over about a month before he passed back in 96 and we watched "The Bronx tale". I was a really young guy with a straight laced Value System ,and a family, I kind of looked down my nose a little bit at the characters, and my dad look me straight in the eyes , and told me, "It's THEIR, America TOO". From then until now, every mob movie I see, I try to acquire some wisdom from the characters portrayed and the things that they say. My dad was right. What the Italians ( And La COSA Nostra".) ARE stitched on The Patchwork Of American Society, they bring with them a lot of things that can be used as either wisdom, or Cautionary Tale. Chazz Palmateri played the gangster so well, he made me nervous and I was just watching him on VHS, Kudos to him for his wonderful performance as Sonny.
Would love to see you and Dinesh D’Souza work together on something - after all, he’s been making the “gangster government” argument for years and interviewing a Mafia insider about the similarities would be a fantastic way to bolster that case.
The more accurate way to put it is that the mafia is an alternative criminal form of government, complete with enforcers, taxes, services, and protection.
yes all goverments are corrupt in some ways or another they are acting mafia like i think take care and god bless as always glad to see you with chazz again enjoy!!!!
Glad to hear Michaels book is coming out soon. For the last twenty years I’ve watched “ The Godfather” movie a couple of times a year just to remind myself of how there is little difference between, organized crime, organized religion and the government. Thanks Michael for writing a book on what I’ve been saying for many years. I know because Michael is a “Born Again Christian” he probably would not include religion to my list of corrupt organizations but after spending four decades as a Religious person I can say with confidence that my perspective is spot on .
@@zionnichols7710 of course it’s my “opinion.” Most of what we believe is only an opinion. I’m delighted by your ability to pass on your great wisdom!🤣😳😱The World should be thankful for having such a great guru as you living among us.
I really enjoy these current event videos. Michael you and Chazz make a fantastic combination, only you two can make longer videos seem like they are 5 mins long.
I've long regarded government, particularly the state and federal levels, as a less efficient version of the Mafia. Try not paying one's taxes. One of the differences is that it seems that the Mafia requires more accountability from its members.
you should tell that story that you said in that history channel documentary about how you went in and seen that owner of that nightclub and told him to pay you 20% of whatever his profits and christmas just make it a little better and he'll have the best place in long island. and not only that but you'll bring all your guys and spend money there and leave him alone. he'll have it made. that's pretty much what the goverment does with taxes. just pay them 20-30% and they'll leave you alone. there's a famous quote i can't think by whom that goes something like let them protest all they want as long as they keep paying their taxes
love the stories you and Chazz were talking about how people are these days gotta make more videos about your stories and yes the world has gone mad these days aint the same people are too sensitive over small things
Thanks a lot for these very interesting books. As a local politician and a city manager, I learn so much. Some great books of Mazarin, Napoléon or Sun Tzu may be good inspiration for tactics and strategy as well.
Hi Michael, 😉🥳 I was waiting for your next video since last week, today I am very happy for this new topic. 🤗 I think, all governments use violence, threats and coercion Also we are forced to give them part of our money. Taxes.. More in Latinoamerica. Greetings from Costa Rica😘
I’ve met Chazz twice in NYC. One time after the Bronx Tale on Broadway and once in Hells Kitchen. I told him, “Thank you for your work”. He was always a gentleman and appreciated that. You guys are a dynamic duo, keep em’ coming! 💯
I had a similar experience to your gas station story. Pull into a parking lot, parked, and then a woman in the next Lane came over and yelled at me claiming that was her space. I told her... there was no one waiting here when I pulled in. Long story short, she followed me to the door of home depot, yelling at me the entire way. She called the police, filed a police report, and then she was charged with disorderly conduct. She was one of these extremely attractive women that was used to always gets her way, until that day.
Bugsy Malone is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker (in his feature film directorial debut). A co-production of United States and United Kingdom, it features an ensemble cast, featuring only child actors playing adult roles, with Jodie Foster, Scott Baio and John Cassisi in major roles. The film tells the story of the rise of "Bugsy Malone" and the battle for power between "Fat Sam" and "Dandy Dan".
Years ago I told a state legislator the only difference of government and the mafia is the government can make its crimes legal. Still waiting for his reply.
The government would need an epiphany and several decades of spiritual growth to RISE to the level of ethics that you would ordinarily expect from organized crime.
Machiavelli’s genius was his use of the binary dialectic. The Prince must reason that he can do a or b. The result will b x or y. Correctly reasoned, it promotes clarity of thought, vital for a sovereign.
What? Machiavelli and "freedom"? You are talking about 15th century, it was the period of monarchy and slavery. Any refference by Machiavelli about "freedom" is not about peoples, it is only about elites.
Hey Michael, what are your opinions on the Johnny Depp - Amber Heard trial? I think many people would love to hear what your thoughts are on this matter. Johnny has been in alot of different movies (mob movies also, like the ones you have reviewed.) And he is an great actor and human being from what i can tell. Hopefully you can make a video about it. Thank you for all your great content and let's get to a million subs.
Chaz, you did nothing wrong. Seriously, 1 f-bomb? Then the lengths you were trying to go to apologize? I'd have done the same, probably with much less composure than you.
I have just finished the Carmine Persico book, just about to start the chin Giganti book I have already started the book about your father, Carmine Persico very interesting character, very very dedicated to the life. Also its my opinion that your father was set up not by Columbo but I believe by Persico, your father was a real strong minded powerful player, so he was moved to one side, Then he had you, powerful intelligent strong minded just like him, so they put him out to pasture.. In prison. It's just my opinion. Gotti I don't like him at all really don't, but you have to admire his dedication to omerta. Only thing I like about Gotti is the Armand Assante film lol. I said to my dad once. I can make more money working for Up f****s then I do with u. Slapped me across the head said shut up stop quoting films hahahaha
I love this video, I get calls everynight from people I work as a imformation expert for a hospital. He asked me how I could disrespect him because he was Albanian. I hung up on him he never called again. God bless the both of you.
Good video, but sheesh, some folk have a nerve (mostly those hanging around gas stations...maybe its the smell of petroleum gone to their brain 🤭) (Ps. Not you Mr. Franzese , meant the other guy)
_Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed._ *--ROMANS 13:1-7*
I can't wait for the breakdown of The Prince. After that, maybe the same with Gracian's, The Art of Worldly Wisdom. I see a lot of similarities in your stories and his axioms.
This is why I no longer watch Sammy the Bull’s channel. Being an ex Mafia guy is like being an ex cop. You may leave the life but the mentality remains and it’s a beast beating on the door wanting out sometimes.
Hi Michael, I hope you're doing well. Not sure if this is the best way to get a hold of you, but I just wanted to reach out and see if there was any way I could ask you about some insight to one of my favorite movies. And see if you can share any information to me. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
I'm afraid that I concer with you. "The Prince " is a book that the IRS requires management to read it! When your book comes out it's going to be mine!
When Chazz told the story that ended with "I don't want to meet anybody who knows you" I felt like Sonny was saying it. He has a great way of talking and story telling that just makes you feel like you are in a movie
Yeah alot of this disrespect talk people do is cause it's the united States of no accountability. Back in the day your actions and words had consequences. It's still the same in certain places but America as the majority is no accountability.
I love seeing you guys hang out and talk about life !
Can’t wait to watch this !
Bush shaved???
I love these interviews and sit downs
Can't talk about politicians being corrupt without also talking about corporate corruption, military industry corruption and intelligence agency corruption.
whats the difference between the mafia and the government.. the mafia makes a profit
Sure why not , if they can’t do what they want make a law or regulations to make it legal for government to pretty do whatever they want.
I always tell people I love my Country
I don’t trust my government.
And it’s two completely separate things…
Let's face it. The Mob was an innovator. In much of corporate America, Italians, Jews, Blacks, and other groups were often excluded from business and government and they had to create their own opportunities. That's why Amadeo Pietro Giannini founded what we know today as Bank of America. That's why Black entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker created her own personal grooming product empire. That's why Jewish ad agencies, law firms, and accounting firms were created. And so forth. But in the Mob world, you had the concept of diversity in action, with opportunities for immigrants of all kinds: Italians, the Irish, and Jews. And there were also opportunities for Blacks. When Charles "Lucky" Luciano first got a private tour of the Specialist Operations of the New York Stock Exchange and the way those stock market players were able to extract cash from the public, he commented, "A terrible thing happened. I realized I'd joined the wrong mob." On the downside of the Mob, they have lousy retirement plans and continue to remain behind the corporate world in that area.
The Prince is required reading in most Political Theory courses.
Art of War and The Prince!!!!
In Italy we study it at school.
Government owns the mafia
@@backwoodschillin5412 Just think (Defund the police)!!! Fewer funds for the police and more power to Gangs or other forms of organized crime. Let's look at FearCity and the time before NYC cleaned itself up in the 90s!!! Bottom line Politicians in those cities like that because #1 they don't care and #2 they get kickbacks.
Free market economists (especially Austrian school) has always compared the federal government to the mafia. They have books on it too
And The Communists don't?
@@christopherthrawn1333 they refer to all government similar to the mafia. The state is the enemy of liberty. They discuss goods and services are best served by the private sector, even with its flaws
Turning the world into a corporation is wacky, libertarian ideology. No thanks.
@@Pdmc-vu5gj libertarian ideology eliminates government protected corporations
@@donh1572 Libertarian ideology is extremely naive. What it would create is a business overlordship where only profit matters, not people. Without any regulation or oversight, pure libertarianism would result in even more consolidation than today. The rich and big businesses would only get richer and more powerful. And without any rules, global pollution would explode.
I’d much rather deal with the mafia than the government
Chazz should of told the guy" Hey, you can give me 1 star if you like, but you'll be seeing 5 stars after I get done with you." 😆
The worst thing about government is that it's a collective. Collectivists only believe in people in groups by race or gender, etc, versus the individual. The individual is the most important. If you believe in minority rights you must believe in individual rights because the individual is the smallest minority.
God bless Micheal.
I would agree with that.
Someone’s read Ayn Rand. But when you’re right, you’re right
@@littlekingtrashmouth9219 I think in high school 73-77.
@@littlekingtrashmouth9219 Absolutely. She changed my life. ❤️
I disagree. The social and individual will must be reconciled. There are no laws in an anarchy. If we take individualism to its logical conclusion, someone fornicating with animals would just fall back on his individual right to decide what he should do with his pets or property when criticized.
Don't read about evil unless you want to think about evil. I actually read 48 laws of power and it changed me as a person. I already had a paranoid type mindset. After reading that book it exposed the selfishness and motives in people I was close with. It didn't turn out well.
48 laws of power have a lot of snake shit huh, im way more interested in Machiavelli tho
@@Enigma_408 The book is a great one. Robert Greene is a great thinker. It's just the mindset that reading it creates, thats bad.
@@BEERLIGHTBROKER i feel it i got the same vibe off it, how about this Machiavelli book have u read it ?
@@Enigma_408 No desire to. I've seen enough quotes though. I'm already crazy enough.
so youd rather be ignorant?
"What is better, to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?" ~Paarthurnax
I highly recommend the book, The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, a book that takes lessons from Machiavelli, Sun Tzu & other historical figures.
The first law, funny enough, is don't outshine the master.
It's very similar to The Prince, in how it's written & puts Machiavelli's advice into todays perspective.
Cesare Borgia, who The Prince is dedicated to, knew the value of his teachings, about holding power through being both loved & feared by the ppl & when to apply these two different things.
He made a bet with a friend that he could demonstrate the power of fear. Borgia, who was drinking from a jewelled goblet, walked into a Rome square & in full view of the massed crowds laid the goblet on the fountain, stating loudly he would return for it the next day & walked away. He bet his friend that the fear they had of him would guarantee the goblets safety. Borgia won the bet.
the art of war by sun Tzu is my all time favourite book, fantastic read and a timeless classic..peace bro🤜🤛
Great video brother! Your getting better and better at this by the second ! Your in first and your buddy Johnny alite is a distant second . Have a great day today. ! And I hope miquelle is feeling better my prayers are with her ! God bless ! 🙏🙏🍕🍕🍕🍕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
My late father lived a Criminal Lifestyle when he was young. My dad was the guy in the movie theaters that always rooted for the "bad guy' and the gangster. Christmas Eve of 1972 my dad loaded the family up, and we went to downtown Seattle for the Christmas Eve premiere of "The Godfather". I was seven. Looking back, the amusing thing about it was throughout my childhood all the way up to leaving the house at 18, my dad would make references and even ask me questions about various principles gleaned from that movie, as though it were a training film LOL 🤣😆😅 my dad was somebody who could handle you as a heathen, and my dad could deal with those who sincerely followed the teachings of Christ. What he couldn't deal with, were people on the fence. My dad was over about a month before he passed back in 96 and we watched "The Bronx tale". I was a really young guy with a straight laced Value System ,and a family, I kind of looked down my nose a little bit at the characters, and my dad look me straight in the eyes , and told me, "It's THEIR, America TOO". From then until now, every mob movie I see, I try to acquire some wisdom from the characters portrayed and the things that they say. My dad was right. What the Italians ( And La COSA Nostra".) ARE stitched on The Patchwork Of American Society, they bring with them a lot of things that can be used as either wisdom, or Cautionary Tale. Chazz Palmateri played the gangster so well, he made me nervous and I was just watching him on VHS, Kudos to him for his wonderful performance as Sonny.
Dude it's always a good sit down when Chazz and Michael get together, and it's always a fun time. Super excited for future collaboration.
Yes please!! 🙏
Would love to see you and Dinesh D’Souza work together on something - after all, he’s been making the “gangster government” argument for years and interviewing a Mafia insider about the similarities would be a fantastic way to bolster that case.
The more accurate way to put it is that the mafia is an alternative criminal form of government, complete with enforcers, taxes, services, and protection.
yes all goverments are corrupt in some ways or another they are acting mafia like i think take care and god bless as always glad to see you with chazz again enjoy!!!!
Glad to hear Michaels book is coming out soon. For the last twenty years I’ve watched “ The Godfather” movie a couple of times a year just to remind myself of how there is little difference between, organized crime, organized religion and the government. Thanks Michael for writing a book on what I’ve been saying for many years. I know because Michael is a “Born Again Christian” he probably would not include religion to my list of corrupt organizations but after spending four decades as a Religious person I can say with confidence that my perspective is spot on .
Power is power. Absolutely
Your perspective is yours doesn't mean it's spoton it's just your opinion
@@zionnichols7710 of course it’s my “opinion.” Most of what we believe is only an opinion. I’m delighted by your ability to pass on your great wisdom!🤣😳😱The World should be thankful for having such a great guru as you living among us.
I really enjoy these current event videos. Michael you and Chazz make a fantastic combination, only you two can make longer videos seem like they are 5 mins long.
I can not tell you how many times I have pondered this very question.🙏
@@michaelfranzese shipping to Pennsylvania?.. ... unlike the wine, still waiting for shipping here on that one 🙏👍🏼
Very Interesting.
I can't believe that this was on for 17mins...absolutely brilliant, you two should start a double act ..fantastic
@@michaelfranzese you never know..one day America next the world..I was laughing then it ended ..17 minutes went so fast..
in some countries, yes it is
That's why everyone shouldn't trust politicians and used a trust but verify approach!!!
Michael you have one of the best RUclips channels, I always enjoy watching you and listening to you. God bless you and your family
Love you and Chaz. Two gentlemen who have class, intelligence and humor.
My god these two are absolutely amazing together. Never made 17 minutes go by soooooo fast!
@@michaelfranzese do you know anything about Johnny the bug? He is related to me. Heard story of how a prostitute "fell" off a balcony in NYC
wow it was so fast
Thanks Michael! Watching now. You and Chaz are 2 of my favorite podcasts to listen to. So much wisdom and knowledge about life and truth to offer.
נכון 👍
Great video! Can’t wait for the book to come out 🙌🙌
Chazz, too bad that line, "....And tell all your f'k'g friends not to come here either," didn't make it into, "A Bronx Tale."
I took a blood oath to be a Michael Franzese supporter till the end of my days.. 📜 🗡️
Love the content Michael. It fills my lunch hour at work.
Have you got any comment on the passing of your old caporeigme Andrew Russo?
You should do a mob movie Monday on the movie crazy Joe 1974 just watched it brilliant movie remind me of godfather 1
Wise words from a wise man.
first
Like hitler said, and exactly what's happening in the educational system now you get the kids you have the future
I respect the mafia a lot more then the government, that bad.
Terrific stuff, I went to Chazz's restaurant which was phenomenal he was kind enough to come over and take a picture with me and my friends
I've long regarded government, particularly the state and federal levels, as a less efficient version of the Mafia. Try not paying one's taxes. One of the differences is that it seems that the Mafia requires more accountability from its members.
Wow very good topic, I like to learnt more about nation state that are only beneficial for the certain people, I mean the upper class.
Great video as always!
you should tell that story that you said in that history channel documentary about how you went in and seen that owner of that nightclub and told him to pay you 20% of whatever his profits and christmas just make it a little better and he'll have the best place in long island. and not only that but you'll bring all your guys and spend money there and leave him alone. he'll have it made. that's pretty much what the goverment does with taxes. just pay them 20-30% and they'll leave you alone. there's a famous quote i can't think by whom that goes something like let them protest all they want as long as they keep paying their taxes
love the stories you and Chazz were talking about how people are these days gotta make more videos about your stories and yes the world has gone mad these days aint the same people are too sensitive over small things
Thanks a lot for these very interesting books. As a local politician and a city manager, I learn so much.
Some great books of Mazarin, Napoléon or Sun Tzu may be good inspiration for tactics and strategy as well.
Hi Michael, 😉🥳
I was waiting for your next video since last week, today I am very happy for this new topic. 🤗
I think, all governments use violence, threats and coercion Also we are forced to give them part of our money. Taxes.. More in Latinoamerica. Greetings from Costa Rica😘
Chazz palmerteri is a great actor
This is why our children need more guidance than ever. Consider just how present you are in their lives. Don’t just be there…. Participate
I love your videos keep them coming
Where do you think the government got the idea for tipping fees at landfills?
I’ve met Chazz twice in NYC. One time after the Bronx Tale on Broadway and once in Hells Kitchen. I told him, “Thank you for your work”. He was always a gentleman and appreciated that. You guys are a dynamic duo, keep em’ coming! 💯
I had a similar experience to your gas station story. Pull into a parking lot, parked, and then a woman in the next Lane came over and yelled at me claiming that was her space. I told her... there was no one waiting here when I pulled in. Long story short, she followed me to the door of home depot, yelling at me the entire way. She called the police, filed a police report, and then she was charged with disorderly conduct. She was one of these extremely attractive women that was used to always gets her way, until that day.
how old was that lady?
@@andyusfca Maybe 30?
@@andyusfca Mentally? Never passed the age of toddler. Just like most 'people' in that particular camp.
Thank you again for the awesome videos. Aloha
This is brilliant information.
I'm looking forward to reading your book Michael. God bless
How I explain the Government is a Mafia. ruclips.net/video/JJTZkiYbeLw/видео.html&feature=shares
I was wondering what happened to the videos. I missed them.
Bugsy Malone is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker (in his feature film directorial debut). A co-production of United States and United Kingdom, it features an ensemble cast, featuring only child actors playing adult roles, with Jodie Foster, Scott Baio and John Cassisi in major roles. The film tells the story of the rise of "Bugsy Malone" and the battle for power between "Fat Sam" and "Dandy Dan".
Great actor. Always enjoy his interviews.
Shoutout from Yonkers Mike!! 🙌🙏
Great topic first part spot on in my opinion
Second part I can see the funny side of it, 👌
Years ago I told a state legislator the only difference of government and the mafia is the government can make its crimes legal. Still waiting for his reply.
That restaurant story is hilarious. 🤣
The young boy who asked the question was more Corleone than Vitto Corleone himself 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The government would need an epiphany and several decades of spiritual growth to RISE to the level of ethics that you would ordinarily expect from organized crime.
"Never outshine the master." Thanks Gents!
I enjoy watching your videos after school, keep up the great work my friend
Food for thought: the word "democracy" is found NOWHERE in the Constitution.
Machiavelli’s genius was his use of the binary dialectic. The Prince must reason that he can do a or b. The result will b x or y. Correctly reasoned, it promotes clarity of thought, vital for a sovereign.
actually it turns you into a robot and limits your options which is why western governments constantly are in crisis.binary thinking is for toddlers
Big fan!! Keep it up Micheal!
What? Machiavelli and "freedom"? You are talking about 15th century, it was the period of monarchy and slavery. Any refference by Machiavelli about "freedom" is not about peoples, it is only about elites.
Yes. Protection, roll your bones up…
Hey guy's great one, and good to hear and see chazz's son on this one he's real funny in the Chazz channel in the background. Lord bless you guy's!
Hey Michael,
what are your opinions on the Johnny Depp - Amber Heard trial?
I think many people would love to hear what your thoughts are on this matter.
Johnny has been in alot of different movies (mob movies also, like the ones you have reviewed.) And he is an great actor and human being from what i can tell.
Hopefully you can make a video about it.
Thank you for all your great content and let's get to a million subs.
Speaking of princes, it's says in the Old Book: "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." (Psalm 118:9)
These Stories are hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Chaz, you did nothing wrong. Seriously, 1 f-bomb? Then the lengths you were trying to go to apologize? I'd have done the same, probably with much less composure than you.
"Keep the people
Fighting"
Exactly what s honing on.
Conflict will destroy a person
A business and a country.
💯% worse than a Mofia I respect the Mofia least they do alot of good also love you guys Michael an Sammy my two favorite thanks guys !
I have just finished the Carmine Persico book, just about to start the chin Giganti book I have already started the book about your father,
Carmine Persico very interesting character, very very dedicated to the life.
Also its my opinion that your father was set up not by Columbo but I believe by Persico, your father was a real strong minded powerful player, so he was moved to one side,
Then he had you, powerful intelligent strong minded just like him, so they put him out to pasture.. In prison.
It's just my opinion.
Gotti I don't like him at all really don't, but you have to admire his dedication to omerta.
Only thing I like about Gotti is the Armand Assante film lol. I said to my dad once. I can make more money working for Up f****s then I do with u. Slapped me across the head said shut up stop quoting films hahahaha
To funny! At 15:01, I have used that line on a few occasions, on unruly customers myself over the last 35 years.
I love this video, I get calls everynight from people I work as a imformation expert for a hospital. He asked me how I could disrespect him because he was Albanian. I hung up on him he never called again. God bless the both of you.
"Sir, can you do me a favor" 🤣
I was raised that if someone offers you a sincere apology, you should accept it. The f
Good video, but sheesh, some folk have a nerve (mostly those hanging around gas stations...maybe its the smell of petroleum gone to their brain 🤭)
(Ps. Not you Mr. Franzese , meant the other guy)
_Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed._
*--ROMANS 13:1-7*
I can't wait for the breakdown of The Prince. After that, maybe the same with Gracian's, The Art of Worldly Wisdom. I see a lot of similarities in your stories and his axioms.
This is why I no longer watch Sammy the Bull’s channel.
Being an ex Mafia guy is like being an ex cop. You may leave the life but the mentality remains and it’s a beast beating on the door wanting out sometimes.
Hi Michael, I hope you're doing well. Not sure if this is the best way to get a hold of you, but I just wanted to reach out and see if there was any way I could ask you about some insight to one of my favorite movies. And see if you can share any information to me. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
The dude that cursed out Michael is probably watching this like 👀😳😵💫🫣
You can never take the street mentality out of a man. The average person should be more careful about who they decide to disrespect.
the average person needs to get their chin checked for the amount of daily disrespect
I'm afraid that I concer with you. "The Prince " is a book that the IRS requires management to read it! When your book comes out it's going to be mine!
When Chazz told the story that ended with "I don't want to meet anybody who knows you" I felt like Sonny was saying it. He has a great way of talking and story telling that just makes you feel like you are in a movie
Love your channel Michael
Yeah alot of this disrespect talk people do is cause it's the united States of no accountability. Back in the day your actions and words had consequences. It's still the same in certain places but America as the majority is no accountability.
I've read the Prince twice and can't wait for Mafia Democracy and your chapter by chapter breakdown of the Prince.
A "mafia" can be any group organized for a specific purpose or which tries to dominate a specific arena.
Mr Franzese and Mr Palminteri I can't thank you enough. On of the best content's on RUclips.♥️
Uno dei soli 💯🐐❤
Go watch some history from the 16th and 17th century from europe. It all makes sense even today