The New Mob | A Mafia Democracy with Michael Franzese

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @scott8806
    @scott8806 4 года назад +810

    Who needs Netflix when you have Michael Franzese's RUclips channel, I could binge watch this guy all day.

    • @MistyMountainVideo
      @MistyMountainVideo 4 года назад +9

      I do, that's where Lucifer and Cobra Kai are. 😄

    • @peterd4245
      @peterd4245 4 года назад +27

      @@Evilconfessions merry..merry what?.merry fucking Christmas?

    • @anthonytoro4262
      @anthonytoro4262 4 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @cdf360
      @cdf360 4 года назад +4

      @@peterd4245 😂😂

    • @cdf360
      @cdf360 4 года назад +3

      @Doctor Blome you fired a handgun at your television?

  • @LTAries88
    @LTAries88 4 года назад +692

    They lie to us, it’s politics but if we lie to them, it’s a felony.

  • @wanna-be-cowboy
    @wanna-be-cowboy 4 года назад +150

    "power attracts the worst, and corrupts the best"

    • @thefnaffan2
      @thefnaffan2 3 года назад +2

      I think I remember hearing this on a Vikings episode when Ragnar was talking to the king of Wessex.

    • @wanna-be-cowboy
      @wanna-be-cowboy 3 года назад +3

      @@thefnaffan2 when he was talking to bjorn

    • @abdulsalamhadher1454
      @abdulsalamhadher1454 3 года назад +1

      Our king Ragnar lothbrok is proud of you

    • @charlesabakare2181
      @charlesabakare2181 3 года назад +1

      Typical example of the president of Nigeria.

    • @JakeWitmer
      @JakeWitmer 3 года назад

      Like the Hayek essay/book chapter, "Why the worst get on top"

  • @masoncarter7333
    @masoncarter7333 4 года назад +569

    “Politicians should be replaced like diapers, often for the same reason”
    -Mark Twain

    • @anetajohnson8446
      @anetajohnson8446 4 года назад +13

      the master of words, Mark Twain couldent have said it better! 100 years later, and its still true!

    • @ronniecorbett6306
      @ronniecorbett6306 4 года назад +2

      Beautiful sentiment.

    • @audiophileman7047
      @audiophileman7047 4 года назад +3

      19th Century Wisdom at its best! 👍👍👍

    • @cwhit68
      @cwhit68 4 года назад +1

      Great quote Mark Twain has some of the best

    • @1969JohnnyM
      @1969JohnnyM 4 года назад +2

      Yeah your right but its the Republican party that got a Republican majority Supreme Court to legalise bribery in elections and in politics from the rich and powerful whilst the Democrats opposed it. Buckley vs Valeo, Citizens United etc all pushed by the GOP.

  • @iceveiled
    @iceveiled 4 года назад +421

    Politicians have us all hating each other when we should be hating them.

    • @vmthelegend5140
      @vmthelegend5140 4 года назад +16

      they want that we hate each other AND that we hate them. Hate gives you controll over people. Of course it can and will eventually backfire at them,but this is how crazy this world is.

    • @MrGrace
      @MrGrace 4 года назад +12

      This is truest statement. Thats why I've actively worked to respect people - especially the ones who I disagree with.

    • @albertandrade285
      @albertandrade285 4 года назад +7

      Lying is wrong no matter what!!!

    • @MrConradd
      @MrConradd 4 года назад +1

      Well said, iceveiled!

    • @Jsd_1
      @Jsd_1 4 года назад +9

      My thoughts this whole time. As long as we’re fighting each other they are getting away with murder

  • @bobfeller604
    @bobfeller604 3 года назад +35

    "I'm not preaching, I'm pointing some things out." Excellent line, terrific video.

  • @rafiqrashad392
    @rafiqrashad392 4 года назад +371

    "If honesty was introduced into politics, the whole system would collapse."
    -George Carlin

    • @solidus3168
      @solidus3168 4 года назад +3

      At least there wouldnt be any money to be made....

    • @michaelbrennan6648
      @michaelbrennan6648 4 года назад +3

      Which is why they were so desperate to get rid of President Trump.

    • @damienholland8103
      @damienholland8103 4 года назад +2

      @@michaelbrennan6648 Mr. "I know more about Isis than the generals do" Trump? Mr. "Obama was born in Kenya" Trump? Being honest about what you think doesn't necessarily mean being truthful.

    • @michaelbrennan6648
      @michaelbrennan6648 4 года назад +1

      @@damienholland8103 Mr. I make promises and keep them and 75 million Americans vote for me as a result

    • @damienholland8103
      @damienholland8103 4 года назад

      @@michaelbrennan6648 I just told you two of his lies and you deflected.

  • @michaeld2060
    @michaeld2060 4 года назад +228

    You know times have changed when an ex made man is being more reasonable than most political officials.

    • @chocolatethunder181
      @chocolatethunder181 4 года назад +14

      Man times haven’t changed ,that’s always been the cases because mob guys back then had Integrity and respect for the life they had morals, no Politician that runs for the office has morals I have yet to see a broke politician run successfully for office it’s just what it is they all have Agendas to push!!! morden democracy is a bitch or a dead beat dad that makes empty promises😂😂😂

    • @williamraven7376
      @williamraven7376 4 года назад +1

      Preach my guy!

    • @audiophileman7047
      @audiophileman7047 4 года назад

      Oh, God what a great statement! 👍👍👍

    • @josephdovi1565
      @josephdovi1565 4 года назад +1

      It is in Nancy P. Blood. Her people were connected anf Adsoc in the pass.

    • @johnakridge2916
      @johnakridge2916 4 года назад +1

      Even though he worked with the mob, i can see he was always honest. My guess anyways

  • @mikeschiavone7336
    @mikeschiavone7336 4 года назад +38

    Michael Corleone said it right "politics and crime are the same thing"

  • @84Actionjack
    @84Actionjack 4 года назад +82

    They don't see themselves as public servants; they see us as their servants.

    • @MrDelsoleg11
      @MrDelsoleg11 4 года назад +3

      So does the police, they work for us, but yet they are the ones who think they control what we can or can't do.

    • @kimbradshaw8589
      @kimbradshaw8589 4 года назад

      @@MrDelsoleg11 I hi

  • @jacobstaerk6862
    @jacobstaerk6862 4 года назад +222

    I grew up in a few churches lol. This guy is more honest in my opinion than most preachers lol. Thanx Mike

  • @shadychris3402
    @shadychris3402 4 года назад +113

    Keep going with this sort of stuff Michael, the people need to hear it. Your a big influencer and having someone like yourself talking the facts about the system is very important

    • @littlepils4187
      @littlepils4187 3 года назад +8

      I've lost faith in all media, platforms,, this man is someone I can trust when he speaks. Finally. Thank you

  • @LUCKYB.
    @LUCKYB. 4 года назад +68

    When the government fears the people you have freedom ,
    When the people fear government
    You have tyranny

  • @donaldschrier5745
    @donaldschrier5745 4 года назад +106

    Politicians need to be held to the same standards as the rest of us. Lying and being corrupted!

    • @ryancaughill5662
      @ryancaughill5662 4 года назад +4

      Agreed! They are humans too! No different than us, they’re supposed to be REPRESENTATIVES, not overlords!

  • @Bsr117-05
    @Bsr117-05 4 года назад +21

    Best political assessment I have seen in a while. Expressing exactly what I’ve been feeling for the last 8 years with regards to how our government has been behaving and how it’s been trickling down.

    • @buddybrown8607
      @buddybrown8607 2 года назад

      Hi Brian you must be young cuz you've only been thinking about this for 8 years. I'm 64 and went to a Catholic High School in the early seventies and the brothers told us then that this was going to happen God bless Mike Francis and I pray that our heavenly father forgives him!

  • @stevenkastein1374
    @stevenkastein1374 4 года назад +76

    Who would’ve thought that one of the kindest, most moral, and intelligent man on RUclips is an ex/capo of the Colombo family!

    • @michaelx1511
      @michaelx1511 4 года назад +4

      Life is not without a sense of irony

    • @jamallabarge2665
      @jamallabarge2665 4 года назад +1

      Suffering can give one wisdom.

    • @billeudy8481
      @billeudy8481 4 года назад +2

      God works in wonderful and mysterious ways.

    • @davidd.d8041
      @davidd.d8041 4 года назад +2

      Christ that lives in him. What a wonderful thing!!

    • @MrBollocks10
      @MrBollocks10 4 года назад +1

      @@davidd.d8041 ...and Napoleon?

  • @SCRunnie
    @SCRunnie 4 года назад +38

    I live in Las Vegas. Every single person who was around during the mob days here says they ran things much better than the state does currently.

  • @gregrambo606
    @gregrambo606 3 года назад +3

    M.C. Let me says this right up front: You are the best interviewer out there. When you ask one of your guests a question, you never interrupt their answer. You let them talk, and when they finish, you'll ask another question and/ or relate a short story that remembers the same happenings as you do. You need your own TV talk show.

    • @gregrambo606
      @gregrambo606 3 года назад

      MF I meant. Man did I screw up!

  • @brandonsea5490
    @brandonsea5490 4 года назад +16

    Mike is passionate about this subject. He has much more to offer than old mob anecdotes.

  • @colinredfern7823
    @colinredfern7823 4 года назад +171

    My father once told me the old but true joke: How do you know a politician is lying? Their lips are moving.

    • @fitzgeraldsigns5301
      @fitzgeraldsigns5301 4 года назад +3

      Or you can tell if they have a pulse!

    • @daviedood2503
      @daviedood2503 4 года назад

      1 out of 99 things a politician says "may" be true. Depends on how much MONEY they can make. 😂

    • @deacondavis5098
      @deacondavis5098 4 года назад

      Truth Spoken Here

    • @Honkey666
      @Honkey666 4 года назад +2

      One of my favorite jokes...your father rocks...

  • @butchpolston6730
    @butchpolston6730 4 года назад +6

    Thank you Michael, you are saying what I have been telling friends and family for years.

  • @PeDr0.UY131
    @PeDr0.UY131 4 года назад +38

    When a former member of the powerful mafia is so concerned about how things are going in his country, it's time to start running.😬😬😬.Very interesting videos as always, greetings from Uruguay.

  • @masonjoseph7313
    @masonjoseph7313 4 года назад +83

    When one of the biggest mob bosses in the world tells you the government are going to far that says something

    • @rfe8nn2
      @rfe8nn2 4 года назад +3

      When one leaves the life of crime they often take with them their experiences. One of them is understand how the world they left worked and could figure out who in government work the same way. Better yet lets point to the father of the Kennedy clan, Joe Kennedy. At that time the criminals were in the stock market and he knew how they worked base on his own experiences. It takes a crook to catch one. It takes a former Mob guy in order to out Mob like figures in Government.

    • @Peter7966
      @Peter7966 4 года назад +2

      Has it always been this way? Probably. That's why the founding fathers created the framework that they did. They knew humans and power are potentially a toxic mix. But when that framework is so violated, as it is today, we are in for real trouble. Real trouble is here. Time to face it head on or we're done as a Republic.

    • @anonymousxyzxpaq3793
      @anonymousxyzxpaq3793 4 года назад +1

      What about 2.of the biggest Mob Bosses bc that's actually the case?! Doesn't look good.
      .. some try to tell 🤔 u for years.

    • @Zack.G23
      @Zack.G23 4 года назад +2

      Goes in one ear and out the other to younger folks cuz it’s not been fact checked and put in meme form for them.

    • @masonjoseph7313
      @masonjoseph7313 4 года назад

      @@Zack.G23 Well said

  • @ryanhughes8620
    @ryanhughes8620 3 года назад +2

    Michael you are 100% correct. Thank you for taking the time to address these issues.

  • @JesusChrist2000BC
    @JesusChrist2000BC 4 года назад +89

    I'd trust a Mafia Captain over any corrupt politician. That's where we're at right now.

    • @cpkarkow663
      @cpkarkow663 4 года назад

      weak

    • @adelkheir
      @adelkheir 4 года назад +5

      Ironically that's what people did during the depression.

  • @Moorsho
    @Moorsho 4 года назад +195

    “The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything."
    - Joseph Stalin

    • @SuperOmnicronsj44
      @SuperOmnicronsj44 4 года назад +5

      Exactly
      sincerely Dominion Systems

    • @LUCKYB.
      @LUCKYB. 4 года назад +5

      We took their Guns! .. why would we want them to think ! Also Stalin .. one more
      We will hang the Capitalist with the Rope we Buy from them .

    • @metalmark9927
      @metalmark9927 4 года назад +5

      Dang!! That pretty much describes what happened in November 2020.................

    • @metalmark9927
      @metalmark9927 4 года назад +3

      @Michael Franzese --. Wow, a Fake Michael Franzese yt channel on the Real one............

    • @darrenwilliams6103
      @darrenwilliams6103 4 года назад +2

      An American quoting stalin. Says it all

  • @beverlyburch4467
    @beverlyburch4467 9 месяцев назад

    Just finished reading Mafia Democracy. Hand to God, I read it cover to cover. Couldn't put it down. You hit the nail right on the head. It was shocking but made so much sense about current corruption in our government. Great research! You write like you speak, and that was refreshing. Thank you, Michael, for this outstanding book. It's a must share with my friends on both sides of the aisle. God bless you and your family.

  • @emex313
    @emex313 4 года назад +86

    I really like how he acknowledges that Trump, Republican, and Democrats are three separate entities

    • @ericennis2325
      @ericennis2325 4 года назад

      MALACHAI SHASHU 💯

    • @cannpdx781
      @cannpdx781 4 года назад +1

      I did too

    • @gaspervidmar7593
      @gaspervidmar7593 4 года назад +1

      AAAAAAAAAAAND you missed the point of the video

    • @DH-ji5gj
      @DH-ji5gj 4 года назад +6

      Typically trump supporters don't trust either party

    • @dylanblack3279
      @dylanblack3279 2 года назад

      It's because the Trump family wants to be akin to the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers and be a powerful monopoly.

  • @Jrmorgy27
    @Jrmorgy27 4 года назад +21

    Your spot on Michael, I hope “they” don’t mess around with your channel, seems a lot of channels with different opinions are being shut down recently.

    • @scottgoodwin1073
      @scottgoodwin1073 4 года назад +3

      He has mentioned politics now so you can bet he will be on the censors radar now

  • @paulkersey1007
    @paulkersey1007 4 года назад +31

    This is one of the most honest assessments I've ever heard about our governing body.

  • @guitar-guypalmdaleca4698
    @guitar-guypalmdaleca4698 4 года назад +4

    Sir you hit it right on the head! Thank you Michael for speaking truth to your audience. God bless you.

  • @e_z_livn
    @e_z_livn 4 года назад +6

    You’re preaching to the choir here Mr. Franzese. I’m old enough to know how things were and the direction it’s headed. Corruption seems to be the ultimate blow in the fall of empires.

  • @pammillerhoward7785
    @pammillerhoward7785 4 года назад +4

    Michael, this is your BEST ever. Thanks for your sage words from a guy who knows BOTH sides of the law.

  • @thetequilaprofessor
    @thetequilaprofessor 4 года назад +41

    “The government you elect is the government you deserve.”
    ― Thomas Jefferson

    • @waltersobchak7275
      @waltersobchak7275 4 года назад +1

      No one elected this yahoo

    • @rfe8nn2
      @rfe8nn2 4 года назад

      @@waltersobchak7275 Sorry some reason we got out voted by yahoo's. I agree we get what we deserved.

    • @olderthanyoucali8512
      @olderthanyoucali8512 4 года назад

      Jefferson was a believer in Imperialism.

    • @chrismartin3072
      @chrismartin3072 4 года назад +3

      But what if I didn't elect it? Everything the left stands for, I'm against. So I deserve what they do to me and my family??

    • @rogerreyne1877
      @rogerreyne1877 4 года назад +1

      @@olderthanyoucali8512 no shit, like everybody in 18th century

  • @richevans609
    @richevans609 4 года назад +37

    They don't call it a "Lie"
    They call it "Spin"

    • @bl6624
      @bl6624 4 года назад +1

      "spin" that's weasel words

  • @evelynandersson2368
    @evelynandersson2368 Год назад

    Hi Micheal, I can't get enough of your program. Your are such a great speaker and upfront with your perspectives on current issues especially with our corrupt government. In fact I recently purchased "Mafia Democracy" and enjoying it to the fullest. Gracie and God Bless you and your family. Ciao !

  • @1960taylor
    @1960taylor 4 года назад +109

    The government is worse, far worse.

    • @SuperOmnicronsj44
      @SuperOmnicronsj44 4 года назад +7

      The MEDIA is even worse as they are the barometer for truth, acceptance and coercion!

    • @1960taylor
      @1960taylor 4 года назад +1

      @@SuperOmnicronsj44 very true

    • @facubeitches1144
      @facubeitches1144 4 года назад +2

      Higher body count, at the very least.

    • @niles1492
      @niles1492 4 года назад

      @@SuperOmnicronsj44 Tbh "The Media" (alongside all forms of it) has been lying for centuries, along with the government but imo with the government to me there's a bigger impact since they started wars and prohibition based off lies, and will continue to do so.

    • @brandiewooden3082
      @brandiewooden3082 4 года назад +1

      Thank you! Can’t wait for your book!! Spot on! Now they are censoring all conservatives. Frightening times we are living in

  • @josephingram5842
    @josephingram5842 4 года назад +8

    You're such an intelligent man, You carry yourself with so much pride and respect for yourself. Keep the good work up, you just gained another sub

  • @JohnSmith-ku1uu
    @JohnSmith-ku1uu 4 года назад

    Never apologize for telling the truth mike you are a breath of fresh air. You have one thing politicians do not have guts.

  • @TheRelger
    @TheRelger 3 года назад +4

    Very well spoken. This is happening in every country.
    Thanks for exposing the corruption in a non partisan way.
    We need honest politicians and govt 1st and foremost.

  • @tomada36
    @tomada36 4 года назад +19

    One of Machiavelli's biggest inspirations for 'The Prince' was Cesare Borgia, which says a lot.

  • @toddspencer3501
    @toddspencer3501 4 года назад +2

    So glad you made this video Michael! I think many of us agree completely with you and we don't want to accept the lies and corruption. The problem is that we can't seem to find the solution, nor can we get everyone to pay attention to what is going on around them. I hope you stick with this message and we can get people to get involved in fixing the problem. Thank you!

  • @royhall8472
    @royhall8472 4 года назад +152

    " If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'." - every politician. Ever.

    • @ChaseLosPaysos
      @ChaseLosPaysos 4 года назад +3

      I believe that's an AL Davis quote. Lol

    • @littlepils4187
      @littlepils4187 3 года назад +1

      I heard a similar quote,, if your not cheating, that's your problem.

    • @jhonsmith4203
      @jhonsmith4203 3 года назад +1

      And if you get caught cheating you aren't trying hard enough

  • @TC-cl9xj
    @TC-cl9xj 4 года назад +4

    Mike - When I listen to you ... it is a breath of fresh air ... I sincerely hope you can somehow get a bigger avenue to reach more people. It could be His plan to have you be a straw that stirs the drink of helping our country. Amen brother !

  • @LUCKYB.
    @LUCKYB. 4 года назад

    One could not have a better teacher on this Subject ..
    This Guy Flippin Lived it Mike is 100 % Right .

  • @AtaraxiaaixaratA
    @AtaraxiaaixaratA 4 года назад +53

    I LOVE when people say "The government is broken.". Umm yeah, its broken for YOU. It's working quite well for the people IN the government.

    • @plasticweapon
      @plasticweapon 4 года назад +1

      bingo. the government is fixed.

    • @richardbarry04553
      @richardbarry04553 4 года назад

      It’s working exactly as the “donor” class pays for

  • @aezyadkine158
    @aezyadkine158 4 года назад +93

    I say A legally recognized Mafia
    Others call it American "government"

    • @ryancaughill5662
      @ryancaughill5662 4 года назад +8

      It’s accurate when people say that the American government is just the biggest mob. When organized crime was targeted by the government, it was always because they were competition and not because they were combating it on virtuous or moral grounds.

    • @anonymousxyzxpaq3793
      @anonymousxyzxpaq3793 4 года назад +5

      Well, I'm happy somebody is taking about this. Using his position for something good. Great. Actually more 'n more ppl stand up. I j.💘 this one.

    • @juliorosenberg9968
      @juliorosenberg9968 4 года назад +2

      @@ryancaughill5662 the LOTTERY (daily number, Lotto, etc) started as the ITALIAN NUMBER game's held daily by Bookie's who eventually called it in to the MAFIA (financial backing). It's legal now that the government gets ALL the $$$$

  • @markmadsen6828
    @markmadsen6828 3 года назад

    Dear Mr. Franzese, I think you nailed this one... I think the trouble is that Politics have become so dirty that our best and brightest are not running for office. I believe the only thing we can do is make a lot of noise, just like you writing your book, making phone calls, sending Emails... I can't wait to get your book.
    Thank you.

  • @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto
    @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto 4 года назад +43

    If you're partisan today
    and NOT a communist, you should be opposing both parties today.

    • @abhinandanbanerjee5471
      @abhinandanbanerjee5471 4 года назад +8

      I'm a hardcore commie and i think both parties are enemies

    • @MrCreamcracker15
      @MrCreamcracker15 4 года назад +3

      why would a communist support either party lol

    • @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto
      @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto 4 года назад

      @@MrCreamcracker15 don't ask me, I do not understand either

    • @EthanC_09
      @EthanC_09 4 года назад

      When it comes down to it, there’s a reason both parties are afraid of Donald Trump. It’s not just because he’s an “evil” man. It’s because of his slogan, “Drain the Swamp.” He is going to write a book or something exposing the politicians in DC whose hands are dirty (all of them.) I don’t like the guy at all, but that is what we need. Bring everything to surface and clean house. Get everyone out and bring us back to the way we used to be. Where the people had a voice.

    • @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto
      @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto 4 года назад

      @@EthanC_09 I do like he called these crony Corporatists losers and criminals. They are. I'm not s communist, I despise INVOLUNTARY communism, I do support VOLUNTARY communism. I just don't see evidence it works as a State system. The state is the source of many of my life issues, and I DO NOT want the state to fix my personal problems. I just want to hunt, play games with my kids, build my Business, respect those in my orbit and live peacefully. General outline.

  • @MR-xz9dq
    @MR-xz9dq 4 года назад +59

    “polictics and crime. they’re the same thing” - Michael Corleone.

    • @Gav_Ireland
      @Gav_Ireland 4 года назад +3

      We’re part of the same hypocrisy

    • @keithharper1470
      @keithharper1470 4 года назад +8

      Michael you know how naive you sound, presidents and senators don't have men killed
      Who's being naive here Kay

    • @audiophileman7047
      @audiophileman7047 4 года назад

      Funny how Vito wanted Michael, his son to be a Senator or something similar.

  • @alsturrock8940
    @alsturrock8940 4 года назад +2

    I’m from the UK Michael. We have been getting shaken down by the upper classes for centuries. You’re right about the Machiavellian slant to politics in our time both sides of the pond. Best wishes A

    • @carmelmulroy6459
      @carmelmulroy6459 2 года назад

      It's worse in America. The poor actually look up to the rich. Complete slave mentality

  • @gunash44
    @gunash44 4 года назад +40

    The prince is mostly about government anyways . It literally teaches a prince how to govern. But it can be used as a guide to rule in any position of power.

    • @SuperOmnicronsj44
      @SuperOmnicronsj44 4 года назад +1

      Yes, and Trump couldnt do it at the same level and was outgunned from the very beginning. The Supreme Court likely intimidated into compliance by not striking down the mail-in vote, which was the death knell for Trump. Not saying he was better, but Pelosi/Biden were compromised and far worse.

    • @rfe8nn2
      @rfe8nn2 4 года назад

      @@SuperOmnicronsj44 Thats because the Establishment has the PHD on Machiavellianism. Matter of fact if congress was a mob family Trump would of been taken out. He was like a guy who threaten the main powers to be.

    • @jaquelinemoore2998
      @jaquelinemoore2998 4 года назад +2

      Such as Obama. The black people's Prince he used them,did nothing for them, now he and wife are now multi millionaires. Black ad still at the bottom when it comes to economic growth.

    • @rfe8nn2
      @rfe8nn2 4 года назад +1

      @@jaquelinemoore2998 That's a good one. Plus those struggling with Healthcare he didn't do much for them as well. He only made others just as poor and uninsured with a tax penalty.

  • @sherriwalters6095
    @sherriwalters6095 4 года назад +10

    Lying is never acceptable. It breeds distrust, confusion, chaos and contempt. Lying causes us to treat each other as less than human. The father of lies dwells in and delights in corrupt politics.

  • @TSPRavshiva
    @TSPRavshiva 3 года назад

    Michael, every time I hear you speak I am more and more impressed with the depth of wisdom and caring. You are giving hope to so many and showing that forgiveness and walking in the right path is key in this short thing called life. Blessings my brother! I am going to be doing a video and mentioning you in it, and I hope you find it respectful! I have the utmost respect for you!

  • @josephcordina8786
    @josephcordina8786 3 года назад +7

    Michael's pure words of wisdom ,brilliant man

  • @THEARCHITECT801
    @THEARCHITECT801 4 года назад +5

    When Franzese hit us with the slight chuckle at the beginning, you know he means business; this ain’t a game. Real talk though y’all. I’m seriously not only praying for actions to be taken - I myself have dedicated my life to actually taking action, as well/too. I got accepted for my Masters in Psychology, to help specifically with trauma, media-based/cyber threats and sociological understanding, as a counselor; for my local community, operating under faith & with the hopes - of affecting the rest of the world, in a positive way; whether that be: big and/or small, etc. I’m 33 & I promise you all, not to stand idle; by simply backing off out of fear, watching the fireworks become bombs. It’s on us, the youth see us, we’re influencers whether we like it, or not. Again, I say ➡️ W E ⬅️ not just you, nor just me..... We, have to remain consistent, for true change to become enacted, while staying extremely, rigorously diligent, always in all ways, persistent - my dear brothers and sisters. *Stay fit: spiritually, mentally, physiologically and daily - minute by minute, hour by hour.* Look, I know that this is a novel of a comment guys; but if your heart’s are still beating, as your lungs are still breathing; it’s now or never & it’s NEEDED, at this moment - yes, more than ever.

    • @donaldeldridge1674
      @donaldeldridge1674 3 года назад

      Absolutely, the very best comment in this thread. People say, "Oh, yeah, the politicians are liars and crooks!" Then, do nothing. The apathy of this country's citizenry- will be its downfall. Serious action is needed, for the supposed 'servants of the public', to take notice and understand that we won't tolerate it anymore. I have great respect for Michael, and what he's doing- but to keep saying over and over, "we have to hold our politicians accountable", is overstating the obvious. If the people made 'an example' of a handful of politicians- things would begin to change. In mob life, people were held accountable. That's why they are respected and taken seriously. Sitting at our keyboards and agreeing with others is getting us nowhere. Until people start to have the guts, gumption and truly want a better life for their children and grandchildren- we choose to remain doomed to be slaves.

  • @soarinsoarer1
    @soarinsoarer1 3 года назад +1

    Michael i absolutely love watching your videos ...with the way politics are today ... world wide... you have opened up my eyes on your life growing up and the families you were involved with ... i see it as treat people with respect and be honest with you self and people around you ... politicians now days could not lie straight in bed .. keep up the great work i look forward to you your insite and videos .. god bless ..

  • @iambecomeprinny7305
    @iambecomeprinny7305 4 года назад +10

    Say what you want about Michael, but he gives it to us straight so I respect him dood.

  • @Phil-G1075
    @Phil-G1075 4 года назад +28

    Ok just saying, .... Michael Franzese for president please!!!!
    LETS DO THIS!!!!

  • @markrogers2645
    @markrogers2645 Год назад

    Reading your book. You are spot on. I worked for state government and saw everything you discussed in your book. Thank you for your book because everyone needs to understand what is going on and we need to change the system. God bless you. Would like to meet you and shake your hand. Your very much appreciated.

  • @richevans609
    @richevans609 4 года назад +33

    This whole situation sucks...
    It's clear very bad people are doing unimaginable things...
    The Double Standards are ridiculous!

  • @tinosmo1
    @tinosmo1 4 года назад +36

    I wish more mob guys would come out and talk they are apart of American history

    • @StoutProper
      @StoutProper 4 года назад

      The mob tend to frown on made guys talking in public

  • @constantine7382
    @constantine7382 3 года назад

    My Dad used to say that he would rather deal with the Syndicate than the government. If you don't want to deal with the Mob, don't. They usually don't force you if you don't ask for it. But the government doesn't even need a gun. One stroke of the pen and you can lose all you have.
    As far as your talk about God. I think you are a good man, Mr. Franzese and you should be very proud of how far you have come. You're right. God is watching and he knows you. God Bless You, Sir!

  • @johnmilner6505
    @johnmilner6505 4 года назад +50

    Nancy Pelosi net worth 121 million.
    On a government salary of 28 years.. which total 6 million ish...

    • @katc1949
      @katc1949 4 года назад +2

      I’ve been saying for years, I don’t understand why no one questions how politicians become rich

    • @adamdoci1192
      @adamdoci1192 4 года назад +2

      They pass the laws so they can make business decisions before. Let’s say they want to pass a law for marijuana to be legal in every state, they will invest a lot of money into marijuana based businesses before they pass that law and when the laws passed their investments skyrocket, meaning they make a lot of money quickly

    • @ShroomFactory
      @ShroomFactory 4 года назад +2

      @@katc1949 They are paid off by drug dealers and war criminals - you know, the CEO's we respect and admire.

    • @ShroomFactory
      @ShroomFactory 4 года назад +2

      @@adamdoci1192 Now instead of marijuana, apply that to bombs, missiles, heroin, pills, GMO corn syrup, poison, etc.

    • @vanmoody
      @vanmoody 4 года назад +2

      @@adamdoci1192 Stock manipulation is another thing. They can buy stocks and then pass laws which will cause the stock they bought to go up.

  • @vindivergilio3482
    @vindivergilio3482 4 года назад +19

    You say to "hold them accountable". How does the common person hold them accountable when in reality, even at the polls, we mean nothing to them.

    • @ShroomFactory
      @ShroomFactory 4 года назад +3

      Exactly. They are only accountable to the drug dealers and weapons dealers who own the politicians. Voting does nothing.

  • @thefnaffan2
    @thefnaffan2 3 года назад +1

    Michael Franzese for President 2024..
    Can't wait for the book

  • @johngullo9420
    @johngullo9420 4 года назад +43

    An honest politician.
    Now that’s the definition of an oxymoron.

  • @donaldschrier5745
    @donaldschrier5745 4 года назад +17

    Michael Frazese should run for President!!!

    • @deedeemerry1295
      @deedeemerry1295 4 года назад +2

      why? democrats were just given the green light to steal every single election in the future. democrats will never lose the congress or presidency ever again

    • @MrPhat0817
      @MrPhat0817 4 года назад +2

      @@deedeemerry1295 this comment is the problem. You didn't listen to what he said did you? Stop just holding just Democrats countable, or this cycle of stupidity will never end.

    • @budgibson185
      @budgibson185 4 года назад

      @@deedeemerry1295 it’s both sides goddamn wtf is wrong with Americans ?!! Are we really this goddamn stupid

    • @desertflower89
      @desertflower89 4 года назад

      @Donald Schrier, I agree :)👍🙂

  • @skeezix91
    @skeezix91 3 года назад

    Michael, please keep preaching the word. Thank you for being who you are. God bless.

  • @njmhk6124
    @njmhk6124 4 года назад +7

    Hi Michael. I’ll never forget this quote attributed to Mark Twain, “ if voting made a difference, they wouldn’t let us do it’” and is one of the reasons I haven’t voted in any election (nor will I) in 12 years! It’s not an election, it’s a selection!!
    “It’s not who votes that counts, it’s who counts the votes’’ attributed to Josef Stalin

    • @facubeitches1144
      @facubeitches1144 4 года назад

      Stalin was wrong. It's who selects the candidates. Let me pick the people who run, and I'll let you count the votes however you like.

  • @41sy
    @41sy 4 года назад +14

    I know he’s always had a thing for the gov, for reasons that we know, and that was his personal and family thing , but I think he’s stepped outta the box on this one, we can all agree on this one, they are nothing but hypocrites and liars. Excellent work Mike

  • @ronniecorbett6306
    @ronniecorbett6306 4 года назад

    Speak your mind Michael don't ever give a damn what people think. God bless you and your family. Peace.

  • @Meloknwz
    @Meloknwz 4 года назад +8

    This book sounds like an interesting read, I'm looking forward to it being released.

  • @patrickuva4330
    @patrickuva4330 3 года назад +6

    Well said Mike, That’s just the tip of the iceberg

  • @jackcrespo2900
    @jackcrespo2900 Год назад

    Things are worse than when you made this video two years ago. You hit the nail right on the head. Thank you.

  • @krog1618
    @krog1618 4 года назад +4

    That intro put chills down my spine.

  • @michaelsherlock1848
    @michaelsherlock1848 4 года назад +28

    I totally agree with the comments politicians should be held accountable . Franzese for president

  • @ruthannbougher9627
    @ruthannbougher9627 4 года назад

    Mr Franzese. I have followed you off and on for a long time. You posted this on my birthday, it must be a sign! Mr Franzese, I live in Pennsylvania. I had good reason where I needed to do the genealogy of some local politicians because my elderly parents and me and my pets were being seriously hurt by our Italian Auto Mechanic neighbor, who kept getting away with things, crimes against us, that would have put other people in jail. Finally I used one of my skills and did out DA Zappala's family history and there I found the Bazanno's, Ripepi's the Valenti's, my personal Favorite Frank Valenti and much much more... You have no idea, how much I know. I won't go into it here. I could write a book or two or three... DA Zappala's Grandad, Frank was the man, I was told my Made man Louis Masco, who worked for 10 years with White Bulger. I became friends with Louis for the last three years of his life, and told him the truth of my problem and he told me so much. Anyway, I did first hand research from original sources. I sent to england for expensive PHD dissertations, you have no idea how much work I did. The Mafia, went into government and politics. PA has a lot of these guys in the system. Frank Zappala's Son Steve Sr. got the mobs main racket legalized through our supreme court, through his friends. He too sat on that court. The Zappala Political Crime family and people like them run PA, Zappala's are one of the biggest families. Trust me, they know I know at this point. Pelosi, little Nancy D'alesandro has the same background and her family is the equivalent to the Zappala family in PA, she is mob. I was friends with Vivian Donato, married to made guy Junior Williams for going on two years. I know what a Mob Woman can look and act like. Vivian is like Little Nancy Dalesandro, perfect hair, perfect outer appearance, hard as nails in the core, Entitled, no shame, a taker. Having said that Vivian was a lot of fun. I liked her and I loved Louis, we called him Uncle Louis. The stories I could tell you...!!! So me the Genealogist cracked the code. From how the Jesuit/Christian Brothers educated these people, in PA we call them the Central Catholic Mafia...!! The Catholic church is a huge part of all this, they are joined at the hip with the mafia, and much much more. I'd like to ask you a big favor someday, really, You could be of help... But I am so sad that our country has this going on. The mafia is was so well organized and perhaps directed from others above that they strategically moved into Government. Why, Trump almost picked Little DA Stevie Zappala's Brother in law to sit on the Supreme court of the USA. That would be judge Hardiman, who is married to Lori Zappala. The kicker Michael i descend from significant historical figures in early American History, like Brigadier General James Potter who was George Washington's best friend in the civil war. JV Thompson was on of the richest coal barons in the world at the turn of the 20th century, a good guy, he looked out for others, a giver with a heart. I have a close cousin Prince Lida NIcholes who married the Prince of Thurn and Taxis, that is big deal Royalty in Europe, Princess Lida, I came from a good family, good people, and looked what at the end of the day they did to my elderly parents, me their youngest beautiful daughter and our pets and our family for no good reason at all other than they had an admitted crazy relative that they had the power to indulge. Trust me, back in the day, you a real heavy wise guy would have had him wacked for being an unrelenting trouble maker of no consequence. Louis used to talk about putting people in the farm. One day I joked and said, Louis, shy don't you put my neighbor in the farm. He took my hand and slowly began to squeeze it hard and harder, ouch :Louis stop what are you doing...!! After too long of a hurt he said, that's why they'd take you downtown and you would squeal. Louis was the real deal I miss him. It was like that movie where when Johnny Dept spends so much time with the mob he starts becoming like them in thinking. One day, this young tall man came in the room, and they said, he just got out of jail, and I said for what? They said for triple homicide, I responded, well maybe they deserved it!!! OMG Louis always used to say, Ruth you are too nice and too soft, we have to toughen you up...!!! Well, I came from a Golden Rule, please and thank you family. I was nice. And the lousy freaks associated with my neighbor, these low end want to be's with family connections with what i call first generation white color relatives, meaning they misuse their profession in ways you are not supposed to... They stole my life, thwarted it, destroyed my parents end years, brought my father and mother to early deaths and they were lovely people, you would of loved them. So, Mike, the Mob and the US government has merged long since. It is not the whole story of our American problems but people no idea what a big part of the story it is. Love your work and you are very good looking man, if you don't mind me saying that. I love to listen to you talk. This message is for you. You don't have to post it. I could give you so many other stories documented, you have no idea. Ruth Ann Bougher.

  • @justingarry
    @justingarry 4 года назад +13

    I pray one day they all get their due...

  • @jonesiboybeastmode6857
    @jonesiboybeastmode6857 4 года назад +5

    NEVER have I seen my parents start a food storage until this new year.

  • @vermin1970
    @vermin1970 2 года назад

    You have earned a new follower, I appreciate your honesty and fairness.

  • @idaminanga5896
    @idaminanga5896 4 года назад +24

    Politicians are worse than mob guys. They can and do more damage. They just hide it and mobsters don’t. I love my country but I’m scared.

    • @Shiftinggers
      @Shiftinggers 2 года назад

      Damage aside, I'm willing to bet money that even a Capo would be held accountable if he were to order a made man from a different family whacked for no reason whatsoever.
      Unlike our drone strike-happy politicians

  • @sethathanas3519
    @sethathanas3519 4 года назад +14

    I see a new video from Michael I click, fugget about it

  • @michaelotterbeck9290
    @michaelotterbeck9290 4 года назад +2

    This is absolutely well thought,well spoken gem from one of my favorite people on RUclips

  • @mrmac123
    @mrmac123 4 года назад +21

    What is sadder than politicians lying is people that believe them. Does anyone research anymore? I dont mean Facebook

    • @hotpiegravy382
      @hotpiegravy382 4 года назад

      That is the honest truth. Too many want to be told what to think instead of having the courage to think/decide for themselves.

    • @mrmac123
      @mrmac123 4 года назад

      @SuperPunch76 I was blessed with a free will given from the Lord and I will use it. We all meet our Maker, no matter who you are

  • @forevermorenon-beer-drinki4395
    @forevermorenon-beer-drinki4395 4 года назад +19

    Benjamin Franklin said: “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom.”

    • @SanctuaryGoodLife
      @SanctuaryGoodLife 4 года назад

      Absolutely true.

    • @kom072692
      @kom072692 4 года назад +2

      So i guess that counts out a nation where the majority is racist and believes in white supremacy...

    • @forevermorenon-beer-drinki4395
      @forevermorenon-beer-drinki4395 4 года назад

      @@kom072692 Come now, everybody knows blacks are the master race. They matter so much they feel the need to constantly express how much they matter. As long as racism is economically beneficial, it will endure.

  • @rachelfurlong8620
    @rachelfurlong8620 4 года назад

    Hi Michael I just wanted to say thank you so much for coming on here and putting yourself out there for the world to see. You are very inspiring. God bless you! Never let people get in the way of being you. Keep doing great things! I love seeing you speak! Happy new year!

  • @ishantkoirala209
    @ishantkoirala209 4 года назад +15

    There's no such thing as good money or bad money.There's just money.
    -Lucky Luciano

  • @lucabuca2449
    @lucabuca2449 4 года назад +79

    Looks like buzzfeed isn't inviting Michael any time soon.

    • @JCATG
      @JCATG 4 года назад +2

      He already got invited before and was invited again just recently by one of their content creators, Aria Inthavong.

  • @eileenmacdougall8945
    @eileenmacdougall8945 4 года назад +1

    I very thought provoking video. I suspect your being absolutely honest, thank you.

  • @juanruelas4020
    @juanruelas4020 4 года назад +94

    He's turning into America's favorite uncle.

    • @365tiktok5
      @365tiktok5 4 года назад +5

      Him & Joey Diaz. They are our role models

    • @Phil-G1075
      @Phil-G1075 4 года назад +2

      I don’t know about Diaz

    • @PharmacyAve
      @PharmacyAve 4 года назад +2

      John Alite is Americas favorite uncle now

    • @joeythechin8870
      @joeythechin8870 4 года назад +3

      @@PharmacyAve I’d put Sammy the Bull over the Albanian Alite myself. Alite is a powerful character but Sammy was an Underboss who was gonna be thrown under a fuckin bus....

    • @PharmacyAve
      @PharmacyAve 4 года назад +1

      The Chin WARRIOR can’t argue with that

  • @BlackedOutDreams
    @BlackedOutDreams 4 года назад +22

    God bless Michael, everyone have a great day.

    • @avinajarian4990
      @avinajarian4990 4 года назад +1

      Amen and Awoman to Michael lmao

    • @desertflower89
      @desertflower89 4 года назад +1

      @FrostyGladdoxThank you! I wish you the same🤗🌻

  • @ericstevens8138
    @ericstevens8138 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for keeping this down middle and not picking a side even though you have a side. Divide and conquer is the weapon being wielded these days

  • @Gideonthestargazer
    @Gideonthestargazer 4 года назад +6

    'Govermet, even in its best state. Is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one'. Thomas Paine

  • @ciscosvpXlll
    @ciscosvpXlll 4 года назад +59

    "After all, we're not communists"..

    • @chrismartin3072
      @chrismartin3072 4 года назад +7

      Not yet. But the left is hell bent on taking up down that road.

    • @andrewh7084
      @andrewh7084 4 года назад +5

      @@chrismartin3072 if you think the right is defending your interests from the left you're another sucker. Both parties are out to screw the American people

    • @chrismartin3072
      @chrismartin3072 4 года назад +3

      @a tavarez President Trump said a couple of years ago (don't quote me directly on this) "they're not after me... they're after YOU, I'm just in their way". How true that is!

    • @PrinceTron1
      @PrinceTron1 4 года назад +2

      Barzini

    • @ciscosvpXlll
      @ciscosvpXlll 4 года назад

      @@PrinceTron1 My man, I didn't think anyone outside Franzese knew what this was..

  • @dymitry8954
    @dymitry8954 3 года назад +1

    Michael, here in Spain we are tired of constantly being manipulated by the top heads of the country. We work for 900 euros a month and they keep speaking on the Congress and fighting ones to anothers. Meanwhile they use their power to benefit themselves and put friends or themselves on a privileged position. Im glad you have this channel to talk about this. There are a lot of people with serious problems that need a lot of help and the people who claim that are taking care of us are looking for another side.

  • @manbitesdog23
    @manbitesdog23 4 года назад +39

    "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal" - Emma Goldman

    • @williamfrawley1175
      @williamfrawley1175 4 года назад

      "It doesn't matter who votes it only matters who counts the votes"
      Joseph Stalin

    • @manbitesdog23
      @manbitesdog23 4 года назад

      BS BOY

    • @facubeitches1144
      @facubeitches1144 4 года назад

      The last person who cast a vote that mattered was Lee Harvey Oswald, and look what happened to him.

    • @JakeWitmer
      @JakeWitmer 3 года назад

      She wasn't right. She wasn't that smart. This is a cucked, weak, servile statement. ...And normally, Goldman had guts, and was better than her peers...

  • @79darrinsmith
    @79darrinsmith 4 года назад +24

    “I AM the Senate.”
    Chancellor Palpatine

    • @truthteller4442
      @truthteller4442 4 года назад +1

      The elite use movies like that to condition us, program us, and rub it in our faces. They're basically just telling us what's going to happen to us. Look at what happened with politics in Star Wars. That very same thing has basically happened. We now have rulers and overlords that are not accountable to us at all. Elections? Don't matter. They're all fixed.

    • @wyattE415
      @wyattE415 4 года назад +1

      Ha...the quote from Palpatine was the first thing that popped into my head.

  • @HDavidg40503
    @HDavidg40503 4 года назад +2

    Excellent content, as usual. Your insights are a reflection of someone who came close or was exposed to real evil but also has seen real good. Much like a physician or soldier. The fact you survived and live today standing on the other side as a source of encouragement and support to so many is a remarkable example of how mysterious G-d works. Thank you for all you and your team does and God Bless you, Sir.