There has been much talk of Empire's falling, worlds colliding, people dying, graveyards filling, economies shirking and so on.
 
But some things remain the same.  Grudges are being carried over.  My bloodline are as guilty of this as any.  Well, not quite as guilty as any, but we've been know to carry a grudge.
 
My grandfather was gunned down by the last New York boss standing.  The depth of feeling behind that killing was such that it could be considered a hate crime.
 
But that is NOT why I am here.
 
Can we let by-gones be by-gones?  Can we wipe the slate clean?  Can cities, coffeeshops and families be open to the bloodlines of those who were once banned, despised and feared?

You don't get out much do you?

I will speak more about this shortly, but as far as my own family are concerned, we will hold no grudges towards anyone. We will have our rules and we will have our expectations for our representatives, and provided that those bloodlines who have previously been blacklisted conform to those, I imagine we will get along swimmingly.

~C~

As Godfather Kimble said in his speech (http://mafiareturns.com/comm/thread/196958)

The first point brought up were the bans that had been in place during the previous era. It was promptly decided that all bans were to be lifted effective immediately in all cities.

But of course you still have to convince a crew leader that you are worth inviting, which like all things is easier for some than others.

-R_Kuklinski This could be the chance you wanted, So i wouldn't mess it up again if i was you

Dagenham_alf steps back nods at Chuckle and walks away

You would proberly have alot to offer a crew -R_Kuklinski you have great writting skills and a street prensence, Now the crux would be could you comform to rules and regulations of a crew? i have no ill will towards you nor to i wish to see you outcast.

*walks over to Kuklinski and gives him a big bear hug*

Now you stay outta troube y'hear

Best of luck to finding someone and staying out of trouble.


Though I do have a feeling that asking you to stay out of trouble is like asking an alcoholic not to drink or Clause not to eat burgers.

I can't personally speak for other family heads but for my own, the slate is clean. We did not shed to much blood and lives for nothing. Aslong as people follow the same rules as everyone else and not live outside them, they are welcome and yes Kuklinski that includes you.

It's a new dawn a new day for all, so make the most of the opportunity.

Good sir it seems to me that you have a long line of short lived bloodlines, a bloodline that whipes his own slate every other day ... perhaps instead of simply voicing opinions in public change your ways and actually do something that will show the people around here they can take you more seriously, that perhaps your actually willing to grind things out like the rest of us, that your willing to work hard to help participate in things you only voice out and hope somebody else will take care for you.

I don't say this to cut you down because I know that has happened enough I'm simply stating this as constructive criticism, if I were you and I wished for my family bloodline to get a fresh start I'd start proving it with my actions and keep my mouth shut.

As a legend around here often said - "Respect is earned, not given."

When I say this, I am speaking on behalf of the acting Godmother of Philly, Cassi...

Philly does NOT hold grudges towards anyone or any affiliation. As Alchemy has said, "We did not shed to much blood and lives for nothing", the previous banning of certain bloodlines from all cities was out of proportion. And it costs many lives at it's expense. It's a true shame it cost so much blood, and tragedy but the aftermath recently just shows that all cities are welcoming new and old mafiosi whether or not they have a certain kind of past.

I mean we all have a past, good or bad. Its time to move forward and prove someone wrong. And I believe Clause likes cheese on his burgers.

looks on at the crowd as he wanders the street

I along with striphe i hope will continue a grudge against against Cav, for miraculously not being killed off when doing the minimum of work in the maximum amount of time

ILoveJynx wonders how Cav does it

Roman and -Premeir's children? What of them? Are they welcome anywhere?

Why wouldn't they be?

Both Roman and Premeir were excellent at what they did. Never let that be taken from them.

Capable people will always be able to find work in our cities, of that I have little doubt.

Provided that grudges and petty issues are left with the fallen, I see no reason why anyone should be unable to secure themselves a sponsor.

~C~

I would like to also say that I have no problem with the Kuklinski bloodline, or anyother bloodlines.  This is a new era, and time for everyone who wants a fresh start to go ahead and get it.

Kuklinski if you want the slate wiped clean why even mention Roman and Premier's children?

He can mention them, he just can't go within 100 yards of them.  Just kidding. 

Thankfully we live in a world where he can ask a theoretical question that is in no way insulting to anyone dead or living without being shot and having every relative of his, living or dead, blacklisted from working anywhere in this country. 

In fact I think it was a good question.  And it's refreshing to hear our leaders say things like "Why not?" and "none of my business," when asked if they'd be okay with someone living in our country.  I think what would make Kuklinski's question even more interesting, is, what if their next of kin returned looking for work for them.....and their 303 bodyguards? 

That would be an interesting situation.

~C~

Walks to Kuklinski and shakes his hand...

I like the KuKu nickname better...