Power Law 22 in the Sopranos: Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power

In this episode, we will evaluate law 22 of Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power by first following the dialogue between Athens and the island of Milos, and showing how some of the topics hit on, such as the nature of justice, the notion of honor and the consequences of pride are seen through characters such as Furio, Artie Bucco, Ariel, Tony Soprano, Phil Leotardo, little Carmine, and Butch, who is possible the best example of them all.
Then, we will move on the the conflict between Tony and Junior Soprano over control, specifically how both attempted it, but only one was successful, and then ending with Bobby Baccala who, much like in the last episode where he wasnt playing dumb, isnt faking submission, yet shows how effective it can be if used properly.
Power Law 22 in the Sopranos: Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power

[@frankiejdwm_edc1037]

The whole Artie Jaun Philp thing always got me JP kicks the hell out of Artie. But later Artie beats the hell outta Benny who was an enforcer/debt collector for years. 🤔🤔

[@bullywhispers9544]

That is an interesting point. I will probably bring sometime in the next couple episodes. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmaxwell1940]

Benny might have been taken off-guard due to underestimating Artie, and not believing Artie would seriously throw fists. On the other hand, Jean Philippe didn't know Artie personally or have the benefit of Mafia status, so it makes sense he was more prepared to give an actual fight instead of just crumpling and falling down because he didn't expect to get punched like Benny.

[@HxH2011DRA]

@@jamesmaxwell1940 This^

[@charlie4339]

Artie could have taken him he was to worried about his damn earring but he should have brought Benny as backup

[@_zigger_]

Message machine broken?

[@CreakyTeeth]

Robert Greene better start coming out with some new laws, I never want this series to end 😂

[@adrianscorch]

Dude, you should see how I feel about Tupac. Lazy motherfucker had t come out with a new track in YEARS.

[@blaze4metal]

@@adrianscorch I'm sure there will be a Tupac-AI album eventually.

[@KwangTheMongrel]

Only content on KZbin I’m truly excited for when I see a notification of a new video. Thank you!

[@willmercury]

Such highly specific interests you have...

[@bullywhispers9544]

Gotta love hearing that. Thanks for watching!

[@mkno_cap7791]

Honestly bro this videos hit so different

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

You are a gem Bully Whispers. Love this series

[@bullywhispers9544]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy

[@pjf674]

8:37 Yo. You could not have grabbed a better still for Bobby there at the end.

[@bullywhispers9544]

I thought so too! Thanks for watching!

[@cyris8403]

You videos are different, educational and very entertaining. Thank you for your content.

[@davidsmyth4184]

Thank you for the content. The fact that you are giving die hard Sopranos fans an extra dimension of the show to enjoy and also uncovering a quagmire (sorry, I meant stagmire ) of psychological nuggets to agonise over is truly remarkable. Top stuff. 👊🙏

[@rezanematifarouji6872]

Thank you for all the effort ❤

[@DaveSCameron]

Yeah great effort

[@bullywhispers9544]

You are quite welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@cerberusloyalist5038]

I've been following you since you started as sopranos street and I absolutely love your videos. You combine deep philosophical concepts with analysis of one of the greatest shows ever made in a way an old chowderhead like me can understand. Thank you!

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

This Greene guy needs his own Netflix special...loving this series. I admit, half the time I have no idea what you are talking about, but I understand it enough to get something from it. Thanks.

[@russialinko6442]

I think little carmine was a genius and I think he was waaaaaay smarter than anyone gave him credit for, he would play dumb like in the meeting of minds between Phil and Tony to manipulate the situation and make it look like an accident. Brilliant.

[@showseanjamie]

Great video dude

[@bullywhispers9544]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching

[@HxH2011DRA]

"We shall not trouble you with specious pretenses- either of how we have a right to our empire... or are now attacking you because of the wrong that you have done us- and make a long speech that would not be believed; and in return, we hope that you, instead of thinking to influence us... will aim at what is feasible, since you know as well as we do 'the right', as the world goes, is only in question between equal powers: while the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." Truer words have never been spoken

[@boldbearings]

These are great. Keep up the good work.

[@lowkeybeams5663]

These videos are well made man. You're gonna blow up 💥

[@DizzyDaDon]

BW you the man bro. I live for these videos. Always love the historical example & how comparable it is to the Sopranos

[@user-cd4bx6uq1y]

Only 9k and 56 comments in a month for such a cool video. We all wish you luck in the future though

[@johnnymoondog9474]

Lol "beekeeper." You can't make that shit up.

[@mikeh7917]

I just watched a video of the Peloponnesian War talking about Athens vs Melos. Unfortunately for Melos, Sparta could not challenge Athens at sea. Melos should have submitted for the time being.

[@davidsmyth4184]

Bubkis Paulie. Dats how they say nuthin

[@michaelpadilla4037]

Benny fazio criminal mastermind

[@Void7.4.14]

I never could get behind the idea that Butchie wanted to take over and actually thought he could. LCN is actually a lot more democratic than the media usually lets it seem, not as democratic as it once was and still is in some places but not the dictatorships built on hostile takeovers most people seem to think. Ya need support to get in and stay in position. Strife usually happens cause more than one person has significant support. I don't see Butch having that kinda support honestly. Maybe they killed enough key guys that he was the best left for some, but I don't see it.

[@KaleidoscopicVideos420]

OHHHHH bada Bing IM WALKING HERE 🚶 you know remember when is the lowest form of conversation.. YOU NEVER HAD THE MAKINGS OF A VARSITY ATHLETE 😮

[@tjones590]

Great video, but the Melians were neutral, rather than being allied with Sparta.

[@bullywhispers9544]

Lol, thats actually why I said according to Greene before that sentence. It was very much intentional.

[@davidsmyth4184]

"You got sum ballz kid, aisle give ya dat. " said a smouldering Phil. "You'll give me wad I tell ya ta give, and I ain't a kid no moah." Said an explosive Tony. "Relax" said a very aroused Phil, "it's just an expression" wad evah happened dayre. And then uncle Philly predicted all dis, turned into a house and everybody lived happily evah aftah. Except liddle Carmine, cos , ya know, Louis the waddevah clapped him in irons.

[@murraykelm5691]

To be fair it was never shown what happened between Furio and the French man, maybe frenchy kicked the hell out of him lol.

[@cyrusamaria]

Can’t really call Bobby a pussy.. he was completely alone and his only real ally was at odds with Tony. I’d say Bobby did alright and was actually more competent than he got credit for.

[@laurenpeterson9510]

First!

[@daltonstephenson7669]

Dam I thought I would get it

[@DaveSCameron]

Decent channel but too much philosophy and too little Sopranos imo. Respectfully of course and best wishes 🙏

[@jimmydean5663]

Walt fucking Whitman over here..

[@DaveSCameron]

@@jimmydean5663 Hahaha!! 🤣

[@willmercury]

You do realize that's the point, right?

[@chico9805]

The show is just a conduit to discuss Greene's laws. I thought this was obvious.

[@DaveSCameron]

@@chico9805 And you nailed it, why do you have a problem with my desiring more TV and less Book? 😉🙏