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The New Normal? | Started by: Katniss on Apr 01, '13 04:02 |
The streets were dark at this time of night, and it was certainly not a time for a young woman of seventeen to be gallivanting around alone. Yet Katniss Everdeen was not your typical teenager, and indeed felt more secure among the dark and seedy underbelly of the streets past dusk. With a soft smile to herself she shoved her hands into her trouser pockets as she walked along the cold, concrete sidewalk toward her apartment. |
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Lurking in the shadows, Neville listened to the conversation as it unfolded. It appeared to him that Mafioso in general were becoming more self motivated, or as he thought of it, greed driven. Similar to Katniss, his ancestors had always taught him that kicking up tribute to his leaders was important and he decided to interject into the conversation and offer his own view on the matter |
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Reply by: Neville at Apr 01, '13 11:03 | |
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I will openly admit I'm one of these people, I do not send up every spare penny I have to my boss. There are a number of reasons for doing this... my bodyguards, the expenditure on gun training and the fact that I cannot spend as much time I'd like to here anymore. My boss has been running tax free since I re-joined him and it has made life that little bit easier. With no taxes I am able to keep up with most of my bills.
I do not send money up to him, but nor do I ask for any help with bodyguard re-training or for cash to train my gun. I think considering the time I have available here that what DeadlySin and I have works. He knows (or should know) by now that in me he has a member that will stand by him if he gives the word. No matter what situation, or whether we have a chance of living.
Since when did this place become all about sharing spoils anyway? Are we not mobsters? Did we not get into this life for gains of our own? Or did we come here to give everything we worked hard for away? I get that families give you shelter, but when crew member are regarded as cash cows, how in the hell is that a FAMILY? No doubt I'm going to get the age-old retort of 'families work together and make money together so it can be put to best use'... the best use for whoever is in charge. I've seen people BG'd up for who they WERE rather than who they ARE. That is NOT for the benefit of the family, that is for the benefit of the decision makers who's next of kin will no doubt also receive a helping hand when their pappy passes away. |
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Reply by: Countdown at Apr 01, '13 11:43 | |
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Oh.. I also forgot to mention my addiction to gambling, which... thinking about it just lately. I have contributed millions to my boss as I have taken millions out of other casino's and put it in his :) |
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Reply by: Countdown at Apr 01, '13 12:14 | |
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Lilac had just emerged from a back alley when she overheard a familiar voice addressing someone. She cast her eyes towards the sound and saw Katniss Everdeen surrounded by a group of individuals who seemed...well, perplexed. |
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Reply by: LilacDelaney at Apr 01, '13 14:17 | |
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The roots of this debate, in my opinion ca be traced to what a person's motivation is for joining this Thing Of Ours. I remember hearing someone say that almost every act that we perform on here can be traced to one of the two: Loyalty and Power and that everything we do can be broken down to those two. |
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Reply by: Elijah at Apr 01, '13 15:42 | |
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Elijah, you raise a valid point. Provided the boss is happy, then all is well and as you say, we would certainly vocalise any dissatisfaction. |
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Reply by: LilacDelaney at Apr 01, '13 16:35 | |
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Well, in that case I would like to ask a question myself. Isn't it the Boss's responsibility to ensure that people tribute up and that those who do are rewarded? Also, shouldn't aforementioned Boss at least have a rudimentary knowledge of how much money a member has? The number of BGs, MIA kills and jails afforded by that person are usually a good indicator. Maybe if leaders took steps to stop these kinds of people, they would actually stop and maybe contribute to the Family. |
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Reply by: Elijah at Apr 01, '13 17:32 | |
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Another valid point. |
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Reply by: LilacDelaney at Apr 01, '13 19:19 | |
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Ask around New York, I'm a greedy, self centered bastard. I expect the best, I demand the most, and I tend to get what I want. That's just how I run things, but if you ask any of my crew members, I havent ran taxes in weeks, and Ive only done one tribute drive since I put on this fancy bold suit. Every week, I find handsome sums of cash in my bank, without saying a single word to anyone about needing it. I let my members deciede what they're going to kick up for the week. If its a good week, I get a bit more, things a big slow, not so much. At the end of the day, my people are happy, their pockets are full, and so are mine. As a leader, I cant ask for anything else. |
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Reply by: Alexander at Apr 01, '13 20:24 | |
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The new normal? I don't think the question so much is people are just hiding bags of money and such. I think there is more to it Ms. Katniss. |
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Reply by: Tither at Apr 04, '13 04:57 | |
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I must agree with Signora Everdeen... I have never considered any other other reason for money I earn than to be put towards the betterment of my organisation. |
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Reply by: ThomasGatto at Apr 04, '13 17:14 | |
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