Why is America obsessed with the mob life?

[@RaysBikes]

When I was a kid. I thought mob movies were the best thing I ever saw. I grew up very poor and seeing guys in suits with money, getting respect. The first time i heard Ray Liotta in Goodfellas say "as far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster" it took the words right out of my head.

[@gypsyfox3285]

The longing to be a part of something special. That had heart.

[@bencintron2368]

I love Godfellas my self watched it alot of times.

[@rhill3453]

@@bencintron2368me 2 I grew up right outside of Kennedy airport & remember the Lufthansa heist as a little girl.

[@ChrisG1122]

I wanted to be a part of it when I was younger too, but 2 things were always against me. #1 I'm a female, 2nd, I'm not Italian. 🫤

[@BabyBearsBBQ]

My grandfather used to take Al Capone fishing in Key West back in the day. He said that Al was intensely charismatic and was extremely likeable on a personal level. Now, he obviously knew that underneath that, he was a dangerous man.

[@Richard-f7q]

Yeah, sure he did.

[@nevisjackson]

@@Richard-f7q It’s not hard to believe Babybear’s comment. I know a guy who has a charter business in Key West and he’s taken numerous famous people fishing. They get him because he’s very familiar with the best fishing spot and what not. Famous people do fish too you know.

[@thrusteavis]

@@nevisjackson There's a weird thing on the internet where if you have any connection with a famous person some people just assume you're lying. Don't think people realize how many people are within a couple degrees of separation of any given person & that there's thousands of notably famous people, really isn't crazy

[@samvojtech1153]

In my opinion, I think it's preconceived ideas - movie magic. Machismo, nice cars, nice clothes, etc. But also ideas that make the life seem glamourous. Thanks Mr. Franzese! God bless!

[@angeldesigns1385]

There is a lot of truth to that, but I think Michael just hit the nail on the head without realizing it. I think a lot of Intrigue stems from the fact that the mafia had to be strategically addressed by the highest level of government, but even they struggled to gain control for a very long time. And the longer it took, the more people looked at the mafia as an equally powerful entity, which persuaded society to be a little more lenient of what the mafia did.. and with leniency, comes acceptance.. and with acceptance, comes understanding.. and with understanding, comes normality, and people generally have no fear in response to normality.

[@samvojtech1153]

@@angeldesigns1385 great argument & I agree. Thanks!

[@mardamek3]

Mr. Franzese, I believe that the human component is why the Italian mafia became more popular than others. Of course, Hollywood helps a lot as well. There’s something about the image of guys with suits, Italian accent, and the fact that outside of being essentially criminals, they were family people, full of love for their family, friends and neighbors. Power and money are attractive too, but the widespread popularity has to do with the human side of it. With all their faults, these guys were/are likeable characters, and for most people they are perceived as cleanly dressed guys with character and family values, than as gangsters and criminals…

[@stevehoover5005]

I'm a Baptist preacher and I've thought about this a lot. It's the idea of a code of honor and of family. Money of course factors in the idea of unlimited amounts of money is very intoxicating. But I believe more than anything to people like me who grew up without a dad The idea of being in a group that has got your back no matter what and has promise to live by a code honorably has a great draw.

[@tonys9102]

Even if you don't care much about the mob, mob stories tend to be great stories. "A Bronx Tale" is a good example. It's one of the best movies I've ever seen period, with great characters, a fascinating plots, and quotable lines and scenes. You don't have to know or care about the mob to love it.

[@DaxtonKnight]

A Bronx Tale is a great movie .

[@c.ivanalvarez]

As a Mexican, I can say that the fascination for Cosa Nostra has to do with the organization having a code of honor within themselves, respect to families and civilians, and the older ethics of deal and die.

[@robsmith9093]

Code of honor within themselves!? A respect to families and civilians!? lol as a Mexican you watch too much movies.

[@GiovanniMartenelli]

My father said mafia did lot for community and poor people ,wasn't all bad ❤ I don't know 😕

[@backagain5216]

@@GiovanniMartenelliNo you don’t. They are all about themselves. It’s got nothing to do about brotherhood, helping old ladies, etc, etc. All the best to you good sir. ❤️

[@GiovanniMartenelli]

@@backagain5216 okay thankyou ☺ this was in italia not usa ! But respect your words sir ❤

[@Republican_Banana]

​@@GiovanniMartenelli mafia keeps people down to make themselves rich. This is the reason for the tribute they make people pay. Here in the early days when my family came here, the black hand mafia which had immigrants from Sicily, they extorted a member of my family for money and killed his business partner because he wouldn't pay. Sometimes they do kill civilians.

[@WendiintoancientHistory]

For me, the fascination comes from old mob stories I've always read about. Al Capone, St. Valentines day massacre, Bonnie and Clyde and their shoot out, Lucky Luciano and his life and death, Bugsy Seigel, John Gotti, etc. These "legends" created the fascination with the mafia, and I for one, like hearing stories and things that go on in that secret life. I don't know how else to describe it. Michael, you are great, I admire you, and you do a LOT of good in this world. Thank You 👏

[@rhill3453]

Ditto

[@kurt6410]

I heard a story that some teenage kids cut off big paul while driving near his home. Big Paul got their license plate, tracked them down, and had them brought back to his house . These kids were shaking with fear, and Big paul just looked at them for a while and said, "You shouldn't do what you did because you never know who you're messing with" Then he let them go.

[@DavidFrehlini-y1y]

@kurt6410. Ciao da Siracusa Sicilia. OK. The rest in English. Yes Mr. Kurt. That story is very true. Those Kids to this very day I'm sure learned a good lesson.

[@tonyDa2Lo]

Holy phuck! Can you imagine that when you got older and actually realized who it was??😂

[@williamhoward1268]

I also heard that story on a mob documentary from back in the day

[@Frosty98206]

I Heard that Story too I Believe Big Paul Attorney told that story they gave him(Paul Castellano), Profane Gestures.

[@HILAL19564]

I don't believe that sounds far fetched

[@Cashcrop54]

Interesting video. I can only speak for myself. My interest in Organized crime started because my grandfather was a police officer in the 20's and 30's. He told me stories of the Licavoli gang. Also known as the Purple gang. At the age of 10 these stories were great adventures and my grandfather was a great story teller. My interest grew over time. I guess it was the fact these guys lived on the edge and people have always loved bad guys from RobinHood to Billy the Kid and Jesse James. Thanks for giving us access into the life Michael!

[@jjugo]

I think the fascination that exists with the Mafia, specifically the Italian one, is because despite the violence, these organizations used to provide communities with more stability, security, family values ​​and honorability than any other structure currently in existence that we can rely on.

[@ToreDL87]

Yeah it only really collapsed thanks to drugs (even if they officially didn't deal with it, a lot of members of that life had to turn to drugs to get enough to kick up) and RICO.

[@LostintheHate]

Nonsense lol you ever get on the wrong side of them, your through

[@minecraftercreeper1]

@@LostintheHate same thing for governments

[@evaeves8569]

One reason why people are so fascinated with the mafia over all the other crime groups is because it is like a gentleman's club, while other gangs are like a thug's club. The mafia did something unusual, and that is even though you are a criminal, you have class. That is why people like Frank Sinatra found them interesting.

[@angeldesigns1385]

@@LostintheHatethat’s some of it too. “If you ever” which is not even 1% of the population, which leaves the rest of the population intrigued with wonder.

[@Classroomdecorsuperstore]

For me the fascination with the mafia is history based. I went to public highschool, and four years of college…not once were we taught about this part of history. I got interested in this after seeing a documentary on Netflix that you were in. After that I started consuming the history in books and more. It’s an interesting part of history completely ignored by education.

[@rww71]

Mob man with KZbin channel about mob life wonders why people are fascinated with mob life. Bro- it’s a perceived freedom and way of life people all want. Outside the system, money and power, etc. Pretty simple explanation really. Cheers.

[@bencintron2368]

Agree it's like the rappers fancy clothes money and beautiful woman.

[@annagraf7456]

In my opinion, the fascination with the mafia is based on its success, its longevity and its cohesion. The loyalty of its members not to cooperate with the police, even under the threat of serious consequences. It's not really about whether they are criminals or not. the mafia started out as a small, unorganized group during prohibition and expanded its power practically worldwide, and this will to succeed fascinates people. The mafia today, as far as I know, is active in many business sectors, most of which are completely legal, and operates practically without anyone actually realizing it. You could almost call it a kind of deep state in the economy. Thanks for your videos Michael.

[@marciamatteini7604]

My fascination with the mob is because my Dad use to tell me and my family stories about the mob in Detroit, riding around the area where he grew up, in long black limousines. It was called the Oakwood area back in the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. One story was a the limousine pulled up down the street and a guys got out and drug out some man, and started beating him. His Italian mother came running out begging them “please don’t kill my son, please don’t kill my son”. At that point they stopped and told the guy your mom just saved your life. But eventually someone rode by his house and shot him as he stood in the doorway. My Dad remembered the street beating. There were other stories too. My Dad is now with the Lord and I miss him so much. Best father anyone could ask for. ❤️✝️

[@MrWhatoozy]

The fascination with the Mob stems from really admiring the respect that they received among their people. They were all very flamboyant, interesting figures that knew who they were and what they represented. La Cosa Nostra is very intriguing….

[@grantday9630]

Love you Michael. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

[@darlenebutler4023]

I come from rural Nova Scotia. Up until Covid hit. I could count on one hand how many murders happened here, and I didn’t need all five digits. Mom had a book sent to her by readers digest when I was young and it was called crimes and punishment. The Al Capone story was in there along with some other stories, bot no other mob stories. I grew up not knowing city life and the things that frequently happened. So started the interest for me In mob stories. Over the years as I read up on all I could find, I realized that your cities were far safer with you there functioning in mob life, then our home was with police. You had moral standards. I still believe that today, in regard to the years that the original blood oathed members existed. Today not so much because of the drugs. Love your content. And your Christianity after such a tough life. Now I’d say Micheal Franzese for president.

[@zuliviera]

Congratulations Mike. You deserve it. Been a follower since day 1

[@John-ct9zs]

I never wanted to be a mob guy when I was a kid watching these movies like a lot of other guys on here are saying, but I liked how great a villain they were for whatever movie or TV show I was watching. They were complex villains, ruthless, brutal, but with their own logic about honor and morality.

[@dominicdicecco6569]

As one who has past family members reputed to have been "in the life" my opinion as to why people are interested (in part) is how they see their government: crooked. Fascination with the mob is not dangerous, but too much with the government might be. God bless you for your ministry work!

[@godquest52]

The long-term romance between the public and the mafia, I think, is what colorful lives some of you lived and the glamor. Michael, your draw is the dynamics of your life. Everybody loves the fact that you give good old Uncle Sam, who robs us legally through taxation, a gut punch with your ingenious plan to steal taxes on every gallon of gas producing millions of dollars a week. So we see you as a modern-day Robin Hood and a hero of the people. Al Capone was the same by using a different means. During the Great Depression, he decided to open up a soup kitchen for the little guy to garner a good image in the public. Capone’s soup kitchen served breakfast, lunch, and dinner to an average of 2,200 Chicagoans daily. That action alone put Al up on a pedestal to be remembered for this day that is the core of his legacy to this very day.

[@jbweld6193]

I think the allure of the Mafia is the confluence of the Italian culture, family, tradition, the high standards of masculinity and doing what's right then you add in the politics of the families and the street. The mafia is tolerated and even admired with the low level rackets. The extreme violence, crimes against kids and women and the hard drugs are where people turn deeply against groups which is why the Latin American cartles and gangs get zero love from anyone.

[@georgetheobold4973]

Al Capone,,was a poor Kid on the streets..Hungry watching his mother an Father, Struggling to have a good job before Unions..made him tough,So easy money You Bet he went for it,Impress with the boss an his mentor Rizzo,,So there you have it...Plus Capone had Balls..Our system of Government killed Capone giving him Mercury for treatment of syphilis made him lose his mind..So he could never rise back

[@tonyDa2Lo]

​@georgetheobold4973 My family goes back to Al since 1917.. Still friends with his niece and other family. I always say it wasn't syphilis that killed him, it was the treatment. He would dress like Santa and go to civilian homes where he knew the parents were struggling and bring presents for the kids and fill the icebox and cupboards with food for the parents. I heard stories where his men even put it all away for the mother.. Would also bring dinner.. Shyt the media don't want you to know...

[@bgandjsco1]

In the neighborhoods they controlled your grandmother could walk the dog at midnight and feel safe. Can you do that in neighborhoods run by other criminal groups.? NEVER

[@markmeenaghan934]

I grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island. It was safe for elderly,etc. There was order and even justice when law wouldn't work.irish n Italian mobs n soldiers

[@MovieKnight-c6u]

My theory is people are fascinated in extreme lives, or lives quite far from the norm. For most of us everyday life is boring, so a movie about an historical figure, a celebrity, a gangster, a sports star, a military legend or an historical figure is a window into a far more incredible life than what we're living. Although the consequences of those lives are often overlooked... Peace, privacy, freedom, safety...

[@jyripeltola6677]

Living vicariously.

[@gregsmith2807]

I think the fascination is because most people who generally obey the law or don't are curious about people who live or have lived completely outside of that

[@neilchamberlain2731]

Michael the Italian culture is so beautiful, you guys were visible to the regular public. You were relatable to many regular people.

[@andyroberts3400]

Awesome as usual! I suppose that my interest in the mafia came about as a result of Hollywood. I have simply always been fascinated by the mystery of that life, so for that reason, and many more, thank you for what you do!

[@KennethParker-u1k]

I love the content I enjoy you being honest about your life style and how it was growing up as an Italian of that era because I come from both Italian and Irish parents from the same era you did granted I served in the military instead of doing a life of crime but keep up the great work with the content much love

[@CathyLoibl]

Hi Michael, I enjoy your videos. Recently bought your book , “Mafia Democracy”. It was a great read and a real eye opener.

[@joseitodemiami]

My answer is rhe following .....Why people wants to be like Mafia. Im 48 years old...since I was 8 in Puerto Rico......you call Mafia the powerful people in Puerto Rico. Mafie its a big name. The fascination uts because the acted organized, no mercy, creating fear and they not only create FEAR...they made money. All those power items in life people by default used to use that name: "Mafia" However every other organization like you mention uts a copy of the Mafia Protocols. That's why they are so Highlighted name. Ok...we have Cartels, Gangs....but all of them use Mafia secrets to start. I love this channel Michael. Thanks to some investigations I did in 2014 to understand why they were so powerful. After understanding...then your channel help people ti learn the reality. Plus at the same time we all can see....that the best Mafia...in today's days is Following Jesus Christ. He has demonstrated he's best organized, humble and instead doing wrong things you will have the real life of happiness following Jesus.

[@brigitte9999]

People are not fascinated with the “mob.” People are obsessed with justice. And the Italian Mafia has an honor code.

[@aimforlifenow]

I think you’re right. If anything, I honestly don’t think it’s the bad things that people support. It’s the way the mob preserves traditions while remembering that family is one the most important things in life.

[@Republican_Banana]

​@@aimforlifenow most families in the mafia fall apart. Michael here says it happened to his family. It's about money and power. Nothing else

[@cantrait7311]

What’s the difference between cosa nostra and the Canadian government ? The Canadian government lacks traditional family values

[@dardog7734]

Stupid comment 😊

[@joedimaggio3687]

​@@aimforlifenowthe mob is nothing but scumbags.

[@AllboroLCD]

My Grandfather built the fireplace into that house for Big Paul. Italians werent allowed on Todt Hill prior to that house being built.

[@Dac54]

If you ask most any long-time resident of Las Vegas, regardless of what walk of life they're from, they will tell you that the Strip as a whole ran better when the Mob or Outfit was in charge. I once asked a table dealer about how it was back in the day; he explained that back then, everybody made money. As long as you didn't steal from the powers-that-were, one could make a really nice living. Nowadays, the only ones that make any real money are the big corporations that, by and large, run most of the casinos and resorts. Back then, crime and homelessness hardly existed on or near the Strip, and no one would dare to try anything like a robbery or other bad acts in or around any of the resorts for fear of the consequences of such actions. While the town has grown exponentially since the late 1980s/early 1990s, to a point where it would be too big for the Mob to handle, without the Mob, it would never have existed in the first place. Old timers here yearn for the days when parking was free of charge and buffets were abundant, inexpensive, and served good food, things that were taken for granted when the Mob was in charge.

[@Johnny_Test710]

Personally I feel that the infatuation with cosa nostra comes from the fact that it feels more like a folklore and what it would’ve been like to live amongst those times and it is part of the history of the U.S since it is well documented from people in the life. Such as a Bronx tale, goodfellas, Donnie Brasco etc

[@mariaboletsis3188]

I would say the fascination is with the power and the money, and all the glamour and glitz that have been projected on it.

[@CoffeeLuvva336]

My Grandfather was fascinated with the mafia, mobsters as he called them. He and his brothers were moonshine runners. That was the closest things to mobsters in the late 20’s to the mid 30’s. Home distilled moonshine is still illegal here in NC and TN (government wants there cut). Miss my grandpa’s stories.

[@Lisa..4]

I can’t explain the obsession. I’ve been fascinated since I was a small child. My mom’s friends were probably asking her what the heck when I was little. I mean it started when I was probably 6-7. I’m the only one in my family that way. And I’m from a small town in the Midwest. As an adult I can’t give an answer. To me it’s interesting, fascinating, intriguing etc.

[@ShawnG978]

Its the family aspect, the honor, power and respect. Im sure living the life wasnt as glamorous as Hollywood depicts but its alluring to the general public.

[@johnmassoud930]

It's a few different reasons. 1) Americans have always loved outlaws. 2) There is a semblance of order in Cosa Nostra that Americans admire. 3) The nicknames play a part.

[@TheNotoriousMrDee]

"Johnny Tightlips, where'd they hit ya?"

[@OtherSideOfTheFence]

I offer this: Cowboys Are Legend and in 100 years so will Gangmembers also be regarded as Rebels. Those are my thoughts.

[@BroMark1611]

​@@OtherSideOfTheFenceUnsure. Cowboys built America Gangs not so much

[@DigitalUnderground7]

It’s truly inspiring to hear Michael talk. Like he said, God bless America! 🇺🇸….(from the UK 🇬🇧)

[@CoricSwabeAdventour]

it's the culture, the style, the passion, and the family affair that hook us to this cosa nostra fascination

[@bgandjsco1]

I agree with you. Those elements aren't there with other crime groups.

[@mariannesgrillo6657]

I'm Italian I never knew anyone who was connected as they say I was always fascinated because a lot of the things that were being done was kind of like your job and then when your job was done and you went home to your family just like everyone else that's what I found fascinating

[@stacyw607]

I love your testimony!! Thank you for the work you do 💕✝️

[@javic6316]

Hi Mr. Franzese. Every since I was a little kid I watched a lot of mob/action movies especially goodfellas and casino. What I always liked about the mob was family loyalty and how connected they were.

[@davidmurphy619]

Another fine declaration of common sense and focus thx

[@weldonsanford8985]

I think part of the fascination is, at least for myself, is that mobsters presented themselves as gentlemen who lived by a "code". If you lived by the code, things went well. If not, well... There's a veneer of honor. Not sure if that was always the reality but it's a perception. Listening to Mr. Fancese is like listening to my departed dad. A real pleasure.

[@chrislaurent1137]

We can deny all we want. We humans LOVE Drama. We LOVE the thrill of committing something we shouldn’t be doing. The Fame, the Money, the POWER of that lifestyle is what makes us fascinated.

[@jhonybotacio]

You nailed it!

[@DaveyNaples]

Michael, in response to your question about the fascination of the mafia... I would say it comes down to 3 things 1. Gangsters are always fascinating as they are outlaws and live outside of societies rules 2. The American Cosa Nostra are synonyms with 3 iconic periods in the last century.. the 20's, the 50's and the 80's... if you think about the aesthetics of any of these eras they are all very opulent and interesting in thier own way. 3. I would say that when you start to find out more about the cosa nostra.. its really surprising just how organised and structured it was, a society outside of society.. this for me is the fascination with the mob

[@CodeDusq1]

People get cancelled for a bad tweet but mobsters get immortalized. Guess if you’re going to be a villain, you gotta go big.

[@dvaunt3516]

Youre a villain alright, But you're not a SUPERvillain. Oh yeah? Whats the difference? PRESENTATION!!!!!!

[@adamirishconundrum851]

@@dvaunt3516 Trump is your president. Cope.

[@marcmorrissey1147]

No bigger than the new president!

[@adamirishconundrum851]

@@marcmorrissey1147 your president too. Cope.

[@darthmalagus]

​@@marcmorrissey1147he already served one term. We were fine then we will be fine now.

[@josephodonnell8649]

Its not just the Americans who are obsessed by the mob, The British are too. We had the Kray twins and the fascination about them still lives on here. It might be a working class mindset about the money and the glamour that they will never have. Joe public really enjoys watching other peoples fear and terror knowing its not actually happening to them. Gangster films and series will always be the best sellers history has shown that, I dont think there is one definite answer to your question about obsession about mob life, god bless you from Scotland.

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

Michael I already explained this in a superchat some time ago 70 to 85 percent of the cultures and ethnicity's all over the world have some kind of organized crime, they even have their own nicknames for it. Italians get a really bad name and a bad rap for it due to movies, popular culture, and romanticism ... The very same Profaci/Columbo syndicate you were a part of DID infact have a lot of input over the first two Godfather movies.

[@lukeelenbaas3964]

Love your honesty man. Just got into watching regularly. Great stuff thanks Michael

[@DebiObrien-r7q]

God bless you Michael and your family.

[@cabdriver4103]

Get over yourself, nobody is obsessed or condones infidelity, murder and antisocial lifestyles or rats...

[@Pray4USA]

@@cabdriver4103he is a changed man! People want to hear what he came from! Maybe you should not listen to his podcasts.

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

Been following the channel since launch. Always interesting content, and I appreciate the different topics. Michael has really nailed it. Bravo!

[@jger419]

Without a doubt, the appeal lies in the entertainment aspect of organized-crime life as portrayed and glamorized in the movies, starting in the 1920s with "Little Caesar," "The public Enemy," and "Scarface", right up to The Godfather, Goodfellas, the Untouchables in the 1970s -- and later, on TV, "The Sopranos," "Boardwalk Empire," and others. At the same time, the American press headlined almost everything the Mob did, glamorizing events like the famous Appalachian meeting of the bosses. In short, we are programmed to associate organized crime with entertainment. I don't think it's more complicated than that. People enjoy stories about folks who do daring things the rest of us wouldn't have the nerve to do, even if what they do is evil. Evil can be fun, which is also why horror movies are so popular.

[@joseramonnajarro1792]

Growing up in the 80s in East NY, Brooklyn as a kid! I watched this people driving around this Cadillacs, with lots of gold chains and beautiful women! It motivated me to someday have the same!!!

[@JimmieGill-nk2tn]

Finished mafia democracy! Wow that was an eye opener great read!

[@ernestroman2842]

Im intrigue about the Mob life because even though they can be deadly, there is elegance and sophistication with clear rules that made it fascinating!!!

[@peterarmstrong6730]

The same intrigue as Billy the kid and Jesse James I think because like it or not Al Capone and other members of CN are a huge part of American History. Remember, the US is a very young country compared with Europe and Asia and doesn’t have the history those others have . So movies about CN are the modern day Westerns and in the 50s for instance Western movies were huge and since the early 90s CN movies have become huge also.

[@gypsyfox3285]

New here and so glad to find this channel. I think we are fascinated with the mafia because these larger than life historical figures were actually real. Legendary men that offered structure in return for respect. The people on the outside long for security. Something we don’t get at our boring jobs or from the government and it’s even more boring politicians. The Goodfellas had a honor system, tradition and put it all out there. Today we have no one to admire. No honor. No father figure. I have been deeply charmed by these stories since a child. I am 53. Started with “Some Like It Hot” for me. And grew a great deal from there. People intriguing enough to make movies about. Such as yourself. I never knew my father. I remember thinking, if I had a man like that in my life I would be loved and feel safer around him. I would daydream about having a Godfather father. Because I admired the stand up guy strength behind it all. Anyway that is my take on it. God bless you Sir. ❤ Tia PS here in Dallas a very well known fact. We had the Campisi family that were working with the cops and friends with Jack Ruby. I mean really that is interesting to people! 😊

[@Loudhouseflorida]

God Is Great

[@GabbyEstela]

Fun fact P Diddy wore a white T-shirt that said the words “GOD IS GREAT” he wore that the night he allegedly gRAPED A 13 year old girl bcoz in the year 2000

[@davidlindig]

Amen

[@POWBxDX4DxZOMB]

Real

[@michalm7404]

how so? just take a look at the mess of the world he had created

[@dardog7734]

Every war is because of everyone so called gods and religions

[@johnmcdonald9735]

I think people fascinated with knowing if someone killed someone is them telling on themselves, as it’s in their thoughts of doing it. I was young and knew a man, worked along side of him, he was my boss, a contractor, he was a Ranger in Vietnam, I was young , I was a kid, outta high school , I said , “ did you kill anyone “??? He told me a few stories of things not him actually doing so , but he told me some stories of his time in Vietnam as an army infantry Ranger living in the jungle , and I never asked him again , did you kill anyone. It’s nothing no one likes to talk about , unless you’re a physco , you know? I would never ask anyone that question , and if I felt uncomfortable around someone as if I feared for my life, I either chose to be there or I’d not be there and I don’t ask questions like that, it’s not fascinating to me. Making money getting ahead of the game, I can see that purpose, getting high smoking weed loving the people who enabled me to feel good doing it, and the chances they take so I could do it , I loved those guys And I still do All they did So I could smoke some weed feel good Love those guys I used to think to myself as I was sitting there stoned listening to my radio stoned on some good weed Those were the days. I was a criminal and I knew it was loud to be and enjoyed contributing to it as well and loving the people who enabled me to be a kart if it as well. I was a criminal I knew it and I did it anyway That’s the chance I take it anyone takes. Can’t do the time Don’t do the crime And number one above all Be smart enough not to get caught at it as well

[@BIGELLEAY]

The Mob was loyal. About family. Fancy( the beautiful clothes; nice homes, beautiful jewels) etc …Stood on business. Most importantly 🥰Gangster…( Black America loves it) it was a GOOD THING

[@nic.1673]

the mob is bad who tf raised you

[@BIGELLEAY]

@ there not bad people. My parents raised me. Everything they stood for people wanted a part of that. I was fortunate enough to meet one of those Gambino kids prob related to the family. Drives 18 wheelers. Stood on business and was about family. Of course he didn’t admit relation to the family. they did create jobs. That I love. This economy going to shits. And they successfully ran Vegas for yeeears.

[@kinnoxholm1572]

​@@BIGELLEAYI like your attitude bro

[@jasoncaine2600]

Lofl

[@RogueMinaj]

Loyal?? HENRY HILL, Jimmy the Weasel, Gravano, yeah Loyal you dont know what Loyal means, you breadstick in a bow tie!

[@LSOreal]

Hope your wine becomes available to Canadians. All the best and keep up the great work!

[@alienembryo618]

i believe the obsession with mob life is about the power fantasy of being able to do what you want outside the law in a strong way

[@TheNotoriousMrDee]

Vigilantism in exchange for paying a few cops? Yes, please

[@johnfoy5760]

I'm glad that you posted your video. I have always wondered why the mafia has been so glamorized? Looking forward to watching your video. God bless you and your families.

[@GabbyEstela]

There’s a fascination bcoz of Hollywood making all of those mob movies they made!

[@Clare-tea]

💯

[@OtherSideOfTheFence]

Dime Novels Made Cowboys Legendary 🤠

[@devinaxtman6171]

People are attracted to power, and the mafia had power. They are also attracted to life that is outside the norms, which also the mafia was. There is something intriguing about a secret society. There is a mystery there.

[@mannyell6297]

its a fascination on outlaws and those whom live life according to their own rules, code, and way of life.. deep down we all want to have that courage and power, and i think mobsters were our modern outlaws.

[@rich3858]

I guess all the secrecy, code of honor and being a part of a brotherhood, just to name a few. Thanks for making exciting, unique content!

[@Sullyboy81]

Interesting, possibly the most popular movies (one of them anyyway) is about the mob - The Godfather. And possibly the greatest tv show ever- The Sopranos, is about the mob.

[@ginalawson9597]

It’s true, we loved Tony Soprano but he was not a good guy. But he could be. But he really wasn’t. lol 😂whyyyyy did we like him so much????? As a woman looking from the outside in they seemed to make you feel loved and protected. But turn around and cheat and possibly ( maybe not all of them) hit you. It’s like sympathy for the devil. Bottom line though…. They were not men after Gods own heart 😞😔🥺

[@Sullyboy81]

@@ginalawson9597 He was an interesting character, Tony. Yeah he was a bully and a love cheat but he was also heroic at times, the way he saved AJ when he was trying to commit suicide. Then the way he beat Ralph for killing Tracy

[@rachelepps]

I'm utterly captivated by mobsters and gangsters! Speaking for myself, my upbringing was a world away from any criminal activities. Growing up as a Black woman, I often faced stereotypes-people assumed I came from the projects or the hood, but that couldn't be further from my reality. What draws me in is the universal theme of "LOYALTY" that runs through every criminal organization. In my nearly 53 years, I have not encountered that intense loyalty in the same way, and I truly admire it. I've always felt that God has shown unwavering loyalty to me, which I sincerely appreciate. Human loyalty, on the other hand, has proven elusive. One thing is for sure: crime bosses are incredibly SMART, and there’s so much to learn just by listening to their stories!

[@rhill3453]

Ditto on the loyalty.

[@JoeyBagOdonuts.]

I'm not sure how i became fascinated with the mafia, But i grew up in Cicero Illinois, Home of Al Capone. The hotel he stayed at has been torn down, But the building Mr. Capone would hang out at, (formally a bank and now school Dist 99 headquarters) was behind my grandmother's house, which i grew up in, AND she was actually born in that building. So, watching your videos & hearing your stories is just WOW, so THANK YOU for sharing !!!!

[@MichealLiam]

I'm 47yrs old. $73,000 biweekly and I'm retired, this video have inspired me greatly in many ways!!!! Though he slide for Von❤

[@Jasmine12-i3f]

I'm highly inspired. Please spill some sugar about the bi-weekly stuff you mentioned.

[@MichealLiam]

All thanks to Maria Luisa Clare

[@MichealLiam]

After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my daughter's surgery (Joey). Glory to God.shalom.

[@vanio185]

Wow 😱 I know her too Miss Maria Luisa Clare is a remarkable individual whom has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.

[@MichealLiam]

There is her line!!! under this comment!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔁 Just put the digits together.

[@johnmcdonald9735]

What’s the fascination ? I don’t know, I know I like you who you are now. And yes you’re interesting and fascinating. And I feel your honest and true and I feel comfortable in your presence

[@datN.O.Colombiano]

In my personal opinion, it's the respect aspect of a being in the mob that makes people so fascinated by it. Most of them had class. They weren't thugs. They took a stand against the administration and most people wish they could do the same. They want to be able to be wealthy and do what they wanna do.

[@ginalawson9597]

Yes , they weren’t thugs and they dressed fabulous so there’s the perception of them being not as barbaric and evil. Although they actually were 😬

[@louiecrutchfield8372]

I think personally I figured it out why I’ve been obsessed with the mafia. I been thinking about it for years why I like watching mob movies and documentaries. It’s because I can’t imagine living that live and I guess it’s so far out of the norm that it’s interesting to hear about the characters that in it.

[@Ruach77]

Because most people have a secret desire to be evil. Being bad is seen as a more exciting life than a pious Godly one. Adam was getting boring, and Eve was hanging out near the Forbidden Tree. Humans crave excitement.

[@mickymickymike4105]

Best comment. Couldn't agree more. And also, women all over the world love the bad boys. Always have and always will. Brings excitement into their lives.

[@jasoncaine2600]

🤦🏼

[@sparrowprince3432]

I disagree. Most people do not want to be evil. A little naughty, sure. A little bad, certainly. But not flat out evil.

[@AKrg9916]

Interesting

[@Ruach77]

@ It takes effort to be good. Without effort we naturally fall into sin because it’s in our nature. If you are a Christian you will realize this. When people sin they go hog wild because they are tired of being good. In affairs and in vices people have little restraint because they are weary of trying to be good.

[@marioserrano6333]

I'm 60 years old, born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. I've always been as long as I can remember, fascinated with the mob, I don't know why. I have brothers who are 13 & 11 years older than I am, I know more than them, I was the only one who was fascinated by it, i knew names i knew events, My mom use to say maybe I was reincarnated, lol. I was fascinated with Ben Siegel and New York.

[@adamirishconundrum851]

Elon Musk needs to buy KZbin this censorship is disgusting

[@thedarknate08]

Definitely and all the advertising is annoying

[@Billy-z6r]

It feels like you tube is being tailored to protect P3d0fil35. Makes me wonder if those running KZbin are the ones who are guilty of s3x crimes.

[@adamirishconundrum851]

@thedarknate08 they doubled down it's sickening

[@thedarknate08]

@@adamirishconundrum851 ikr? Amazon then Temu then some stupid government program but don't talk bad about the Democratic party because it is harassment or bullying

[@DIESELPGDOG]

Always honest, thanks for sharing mike.

[@senorromantico7723]

Fun fact: Tupac said that Jim Carrey was his favorite actor. While Tupac was in jail, Jim Carrey send letters to make him laugh & smile.

[@brigitte9999]

Nice anecdote!

[@TreMakaveli]

Tony Danza did also!!

[@ibrown3KC]

They used to say he said the same thing about actor Mickey Rourke and a handful of other actors. They'd say the same thing about everyone being 2Pac's best friend, from Mike Tyson to Mickey Rourke to every other big celebrity from the 90s. So it's not a big deal, but i believe little of what i hear/read and about half of what I see.

[@CarlosHernandez-kd2vb]

Tupac was a boonah!

[@Rolo_Bambino]

How is this relevant to this video

[@lindajones8895]

Hi Michael. I guess just the fascination of the life. Excitement. Be blessed

[@adamirishconundrum851]

I'm glad my president won. The Trump train plowed through Kamala

[@elskeletor3566]

She was hit like Road Kill

[@jaysonquintanilla8269]

She’s use to getting trains running through her 😂

[@Kingkarl-365]

People have mythologized the mob to an Extent that it's almost cartoonish, people are obsessed with the Idea of the Mob, the mystic of it but very few actually know the history or care for the nuisances of it all.

[@timothyoreilly6675]

People are fascinated with people who live outside of the mainstream e.g. mobsters, ex-cons, combat veterans etc.

[@ArmandoBellagio]

I guess the fascination with the Cosa Nostra/Italian Mafia also comes from decades of Hollywood movies and presence in the American media which also has a worldwide influence. Whereas other organizations like Latin American drug cartels etc. just got popularized in recent years with series like Narcos. OK, there was also Scarface with Pacino before, but it really had also more a Mafia vibe, even though he did that Cuban accent 😁

[@VeBombs]

I'm a New Yorker, my family knew alot of "guys". Intriguing to me because my dad had many stories.

[@Teatalkvibe]

Its the personality u guys have for me

[@InicialesCMB]

I feel like the fascination and glorification of the Mexican Narco has been growing exponentially. A lot of ppl here in SoCal are intrigued. However, their violent nature does taint their image.

[@shutup2751]

it's not just America I think people in general have a fascination with OC, they are intrigued by how someone can come from poverty with little education then become a millionaire by committing serious misdeeds on the street and yet present themselves as well educated businessmen in designer suits

[@MaCabaret]

I always figured it was because they’re sensational. There’s a charisma and appeal in figures that live life on their own terms and outside societal rules. The idea of having the power of a mobster, Capone, Dillinger, Gotti, suave men in sharp suits, means laughing in the face of people who make those rules and commanding respect for it. Deep down I think a lot of people have at least a little bit of a desire to live like that.

[@AnonZero0]

*There are many who are emotionally immature, foolish, and ignorant; this is why so many idolize 'the mob'.* *And of course many of these are godless, their hearts are hardened; and they love evil things, and people.*

[@babyfacevino]

It seems like The mafia had more influence In Hollywood and they made movies and had more publicity and that created the fascination. And the fact that the government and politicians ran campaigns on bringing down the mob made it popular also

[@robschannel4512]

I was 16 years old when I went to the movie, The Godfather. It really effected me. It brought on a trend of mob movies. Like the Valachi papers and many others. But The Godfather was the top of the list. It formed my view of the Mafia. I have followed Brother in Christ Michael Franzese's work and testimony for a few years.

[@Brush4000]

Well, it's simple. The average person doesn't have the wealth that mobsters have. Plus a lot of people have petty revenge fantasies. People want to get even with the person who stole their lunch from the breakroom, or get angry with the people who call in when it's busy at work. They like the idea people don't mess with crime bosses. Scarface was meant as a warning, but a lot of people idolized him. He had a lot of money, he had people willing to do anything for him. He was famous and normal people didn't want to mess with him, ie fear. Many men didn't mind he died in a shoot out because he died on top. A lot of people will ignore any crimes the mafia does because they wish they could live that life. People would rather think no innocent person gets hurt by crime, people just want to live like a rockstar. Wealth and no one messes with them. During the Great Depression I've read a lot of people idolized bank robbers because they were "fighting the man".

[@carolt619]

I'm learning English and watch your vídeos teaches me a lot about pronunciation and speak.

[@mikesulyvahn7143]

$18-20 million honestly does not seemed that overpriced considering its location, its architecture, its real estate market value, the previous owners, etc when they have $50 million dollar APARTMENTS in Manhattan and LA

[@pinecone01]

I think a lot of the fascination is people understand crime is gonna exist. If crime must exist, then why not have it drive nice cars, wear nice suits, act as a secret society, and command respect? Plus the fact big cities like Chicago and New York... Big cities have everything a person could want. Who's got access to that, and more? The mafia. I think a big part of it is escapism from the mundane with people living vicariously through depictions of the mafia in media.

[@grendelsboot183]

I'm reminded of the scene in 'The Godfather Part Two,' when the elderly Hyman Roth slowly stalks up to Michael Corleone, saying "you're in Prohibition -" like he's back in the 1920s, a strange decade in Americana.