What's worse than having someone tell my members that giving their opinions against their said members is not a good idea? What's worse than demanding the level of punishment of a rule breaker from my very city?

Perhaps I was not clear enough when I stated that the way, I take care of my city as well as yours by avoiding conflict on all accounts. I have taken diplomatic measures in many circumstances to put behind the unnecessary killings of mobsters in not just my city but in others as well.

I guess I had been extremely charitable in thinking that it was okay for me to turn a blind eye to a lot of things that had been beneficial to outsiders.

Now when Don Cruel lost his MIA to one of my New Yorkers, he had swiftly sent out a mass mail asking for that witness statement. One of New York's hands had just as swiftly responded to that mail stating it would be taken care of. Don Cruel had then received $1,000,000 and the credit for his lost contract kill. However, he felt that this gesture was not enough. He continued to press for further punishment, which was given to appease him. That said member was then demoted. Now what really got me is the fact that he still felt that we were not doing enough in his eyes.

This is where it stops. If there is anyone else who feels that we are not doing our utmost to make sure things run as smoothly as possible with minimal conflict, speak now and make my day. My hitters are still hungry and whilst we're firing, we may as well weed the rest of you out at this moment in time.

I am not one to openly threaten cities because I can certainly guarantee those that threaten my city, my family, my members and my business will most definitely meet the short end of that stick. It's plain and simple. I will deliver. Roman and I have worked extremely hard together with the assistance of many of our current leaders. It's just a shame that we had to retort with such devastating force but it had to be done.

Though, this isn't the first time that the Las Vegas crime head has clashed with New York and it probably would not have been the last. I have given him more than enough room to grow and excel in his life. Unfortunately, people seem to forget how things work here. It's not about who said what to whom and when. It's about respect. It's about realizing who is on top and Don Cruel was far from being on top.

If you have an issue with a New York member, come and talk to me. Do it respectfully and with the intentions of resolving any issues there might be. If I am not around, my right hand man will take care of business.

Those of you who are still unsure of the events leading up to tonight, you may ask around. It was no secret.
For the rest of the Las Vegas casualties, you may chalk this one up to poor management.

Dodging a bullet here and there Bruiser makes his way to Godfather TheDean after hearing him speak.  With a trembling hand he reaches out and offers a cigar and a drink from his flask.  Once the Godfather has had his fill of the fine Brandy offered Bruiser speaks.

Sir, It is a travesty that this had to occur.  I don't think anyone will doubt what you and Godfather Roman has done here in the last few months for the stability of this thing of ours.  I just wanted to thank you for your time coming out here and telling us all what transpired.  As you said the first two lines says it all but you are a generous man for the further explanation.  God rest the souls of Las Vegas and hopefully the sons and daughters that return to our way of life learn from this.

Bruiser graciously shakes the Godfathers hand just before ducking his head and running back to his awaiting car.

RIP to all of those were killed.

grapejam stands and clears his throat

I only hope that the children of those lost will not be charged with these same crimes. This is a rough life we live. As my father always told me, "Make me more money you little bastard!"

He wasn't the most loving father but he had a good head on his shoulders. He taught me well, I hope.

Respect, GrapeJam

I congratulate you on a move well played. I believe this is what had to happen. It will keep people and their blood lines alot more respectful.

Losing a contract to a competitor and losing your family over it - a textbook case of overplaying your hand and paying the ultimate price for it. It's a shame it came to this, but quite frankly, being dissatisfied with an outcome that could have easily given him five or more contracts is borderline absurd.


My condolences to the homeless and fallen in Las Vegas.

This is sad, because if he was refunded his money back, and as well given a mil, with the offender's rank dropped. which in my opion was a honorable gesture of making things right.

Because it makes no sence to have pushed it beyond the limit as Mr. Cruel had done.

Leason One don't extort Godfathers!

Just restarted and to see this...ah...good old times...smell of gun smock...bloody cloths..oh lord its great to be back!

RIP to all those who have passed away.

I think that cruel and anyone else who even is thinking about doing something as stupid as trying to strong arm a godfather learned a leason today. Stupidity kills people. Dont get mouthy with people who will kill you.

Your point was made Mr_Jackson. Don't push it further.

As for tonight's actions, Godfather Dean has shown exactly why you don't extort if you don't have the muscle to back it up. A refresher course for the new to our shores and a reminder to those who may have forgotten.

Well played, Godfather.

Puffinclouds woke up to see his father virus6 died on that floor, As mad as he was to know his father did nothing wrong to deserve a death. Puffin close his eyes take a moment to think a bit.

We live in a world much softer then the first days my family walked these worlds and sometimes you have to be grateful for what you get especially when as generous as provided.  Unfortunately, some people will always grip for more, not realising how quickly the blade can cut those grasping hands and the throat attached to the body.

We have been offered a time of peace and prosperity where the leaders have become more accessible then much of the past.  This is what we have to continue to work together for, for the benefit of our business as a whole, instead of our personal vengeance.

I look at what Godfather TheDean said. And my assumption is simple. Each leader should read "Godfather". Actually each member.Then people would know, what has what value in Mafia. As argument seems to be about not fallowing the old Mafia rules.

I was shocked to learn of these events, RIP to the fallen, but shows you cannot push the very boundaries of which you are encircled.

Jackson, practice what you preach, your on thin ice as it is.

Let's hope further bloodshed will be avoided.

To continue to push the issue on an already handled incident was stupid. As a leader of a city, Cruel should have realized the issue was handled and moved on with his day. There is a lesson to be learned here this morning.

I'll keep this short and sweet.

I am not going to bitch and moan about this, what is done is done. Last night my father put his city on standby and knew something was coming. Knowing himself he didn't have the muscle he decided to leave it and went to bed. There had been too many run-ins with New York. I saw this was coming, the reason my father was being pissy with NY was because he did not like the arrogance shown by most of the NY upper structure. The relationship with TheDean was a good one up until this point.

From my father

To clear up the MIA situation. Sho came forward with the statement within minutes of a mail being sent out. He was thanked for his honesty. He asked what it would take compensation wise. Out of nowhere Underdog sends a credit and $1million. The measly compensation at this point was quite cheeky. Not even being given a chance to outline what i wanted, maybe the offender i wanted dead for breaking a rule? No, my input was not needed it seemed. Then Sho, tells me the offender (they refused to tell me who) would be demoted. That was fair enough, i would have been happy, i asked Sho who it was so i could see he has been punished. This seems to have hit a nerve with Underdog, taken as i was questioning NY's integrity. I questioned Sho's integrity as it was him i was dealing with (mostly) but when Underdog told me he was aware of the demotion i was more than happy. I know this isn't the end, but there wasn't much i could do about it.

This is all i am going to say on this matter. It is quite petty that this is the outcome but this is the mafia, these things happen. I would just like to move on now.

Measly compensation? A credit, a mil and a demotion is measly? Wow. what softies we are in NY, I guess...

I do not want this to turn into a big bitching fest, at the end of the day they city with the biggest muscle made a decision. Any fromer LV members alive or their sons/daughters, i ask them to forget about coming here and complaining and making a tit of themselves and would like them to join a new family and continue with their lives. Shit happens. Let's move on.

In the matter of a few days cruel threatened the life of a right hand of New York and questioned the integrity of another and questioned my personal integrity. Just from the comments above you appear to have some deluded idea that you had the right to demand how we should punish our own.

That isn't how we work in New York, if a member breaks our rules then they will be punished I will personally see to that. However how we punish our own remains our own business as we follow the traditions of Omerta

Underdog, not completely true but can we just leave it now please.

When Cruel came out and asked for the WS for him MIA I, in good faith and honesty, offered up that the offender was one of my men, and asked Cruel for his opinion on his compensation. As this was a New Yorker that broke a New York rule in New York, I felt that the punishment should have been handled by New York. After receiving his monetary compensation I was again approached by Cruel where he showed me the receipt from his accountant stating that "I hope that is not it". I affirmed with him that the punishment would be dealt out, yet he still questioned my integrity.

The Events last night where not a result of the situation that transpired earlier in the day. It was a culmination of events that had happened over time. Now I give my word again, if I say I am going to do something it will be done. To those that have fallen may you rest in peace. to those youngsters that survived I wish you the best of luck.