Marley opens the doors of his HQ and looks in the sunlight.  Over the past couple of days Marley has had alot on his mine concerning his family, other families, and our world as a whole.

Marley reaches behind his ear and pull a joint out, lites and takes a deep inhale.  Marley looks at the sun and thinks. 

What the fuck should I talk about?

Marley asked himself, hoping the ganja wouldn't make him respond, but it did.

I got it!!  I should head on over to Forum Street and strike up a good conversation with the public about, well, just anything.

Marley feels ashamed once again, because he has allowed the herb to take advantage of him, pimp him, use him as its tool to communicate with people, and once again the herb speaks.

Marley takes a stroll over to Forum Street, yells to stop all the chatter, and begins to speak

I think alot.  Sometimes I think, I think too much.  Then again when I think of that, I just think of another reason to stop thinking about what I had just thought.

JUST SOME THOUGHTS: (Anyone Got the Answers)

* People like to critize others for:  (voicing their opinion, stepping out on subjects other won't, not speaking in the tone of Cambridge citizens, and so on)

* Always wondered why people put NOT PICKPOCKET FRIENDLY on their suit jacket.  Then tell you, "If you PP me, I'll shot you in the face".

Yet I PP them just to see if they will shoot me in the face, and like the pussies they are, they do nothing.  Kinda hurts my self-esteem when I'm looking for a fight and can't get one. (not pointing fingers, but I'm sure you all know who you are)

* What the HELLZ going on with New Orleans? Just a thought...

* I was passing this Thug on the streets the other day and he said, "So you're not talking to WiseGuys and below huh? You piece of shit!"  At least I thought I heard that. Didn't even notice him to be honest.

* I was shooting some Pothead bear looking guy I allowed in my HQ just the other day.  Reason being, for disrepecting one of my business partners, Mr. Brandon_Heat.  Strange thing is, this all started over some loud mouth -48 gangster.

Did the -48 gangster win?  OR  Was justice served for the harsh tone used toward one of our communites leaders?

Marley takes a breath, puffs the herb, and trys to catch that last breath he took before he coughs and spits the thick green substance on some thug walking the street.  At least he thought that was a thug, could've been a civilian, hell who gives a fuck.

I said all that to say this:

I want you all to give me some feedback on some of my thoughts I just shared with you all. I'd like you to discuss them all, but if not any knowledgeable contribution will be good!

That is all....

* People like to critize others for: Fun

* Always wondered why people put NOT PICKPOCKET FRIENDLY on their suit jacket. Then tell you, "If you PP me, I'll shot you in the face".: Their just very stingy.

The Hammer contemplates responding, then remembers that Bob doesn't listen to wiseguys.

That's ok.

The Hammer doesn't listen to anyone... :p

Hydro steps silently forward and asks, I also have breathing problems, I was wondering do you have bronchial asthma or pneumonia?

* People like to critize others for: People may not like to criticise others coming to this forum. Yes, some are asshats who, like Clyde said, do it for 'Fun'

Some people, including myself, do come out here and point out where someone may be going wrong. A speech in the wrong place if you like. If no-one tells them then they will never know and do it again and again. If they are told and understand why they are told then they will return a far better street speaker for it. If you just go "This is in the wrong fucking place" then you obviously do not understand the streets at all and probably less than the person you are stearing a strip off.

As for the steeping out on subjects others won't. Thats generally because it is a subject that they will face criticism over and know that if they post it then they must be willing to take the bad with the good. Case in point is TM's IA list service. Goes against everything I would do to be honest for many reasons. However, it could be a real money spinner for lazy hitters and also help improve their own hitters because to be fair, when I read that, I thought i'd be leaving at least ten known sleeping bums off that list for my own hitters. You have to, don't you? (If you didn't TM I bet you do now eh?)

TM knew that the shit would fly in their but is obviously happy taking the money from a hole in the market. Kudos I say. Whether it works or not is another matter.

* Always wondered why people put NOT PICKPOCKET FRIENDLY on their suit jacket.  Then tell you, "If you PP me, I'll shot you in the face".

Because they think the look really good as a Boss doing that. But when a Don calls them out they shit their pants and realise it's a bad idea. If you are a mobster who doesn't care about dying and can hit anything you shoot at. Fine. Do it. If not. Remove it and just deal with it. The masses have spoken and it has been accepted. Sadly.

* What the HELLZ going on with New Orleans? Just a thought...

Don't know. Somewhere along the line that will be part of your job.

Just a thought like. Why doesn't someone just take it? and I don't mean a no good bum. I mean someone who is currently running their own family under a Godfather but wants a little more responsibility. Speak to your Godfather and make it known you want it. You have to head out from that wing one day.

* I was passing this Thug on the streets the other day and he said, "So you're not talking to WiseGuys and below huh? You piece of shit!"  At least I thought I heard that. Didn't even notice him to be honest.

You won. You didn't reply. Whos the piece of shit now? Deez to him.

* I was shooting some Pothead bear looking guy I allowed in my HQ just the other day.  Reason being, for disrepecting one of my business partners, Mr. Brandon_Heat.  Strange thing is, this all started over some loud mouth -48 gangster.

Did Pothead disrespect someone of a higher rank? case closed. He died and his family line has learnt another lesson.

However if the -48 hour gangster disrespected pothead then surely the same fate should befall him. I assume it did?

Theres some feedback. Tired after that mind. May take a day or so to carry on if you so wish..

Good day to you all.

Hammer I see you! I only look over you 1 days a week.  All is good now.

puffs the small piece of joint he has left and tosses the roach

coughs loudly, prepares to speak, coughs loudly, prepares to speak, coughs

Hydro!

looks off into the clouds as slow music plays in his head, then he snaps back

Damn-it I love that name!  Well Dro, my condition is called Ganjamonia.  I've been dealing with it some time now, but I think I'll pull through.

coughs

Got Damn-it Bighead! You got alot of knowledge in that head, I tell ya.

You hit alot of good points and added to my thoughts.  Damn! Now I'll be thinking more.

Thanks for contributing and letting everyone know how you feel on these topics!

lites another joint, this one in honor of Bighead and awaits the next person

This ones for you man.

The Hammer is called back by Bob's friendly voice...it seems he's not invisible, after all! :D

Well, Sir, I believe my views are probably well established on some of your thoughts, but you raise an interesting question about pick-pocketing.  If I may veer slightly off-topic, I myself have often wondered about the current craze, and have been thinking about setting myself a few rules...just for me to follow, understand?  I'm not trying to press them on anyone else.  But, I'm starting to think it might go something like this:

I'll pickpocket people in my own family, but always return the money, letting them know I did it.  This is the kind of friendly hijinks that often goes on within a family's HQ.  In this way, I am able to remind my friends, in a jovial manner, to keep their hands on their money at all times, and so I am doing a service.

I'll pickpocket the same or lower ranks than myself, if they're in my city, and haven't dropped by to say hi.  After all, if they want to make money on my turf, I should be able to hook them up for a little Tribute, right?  Higher ranks...well, they get special dispensation - I can't ask for Tribute off them, after all!

If I'm in Philly, I'll do as I please with my light-fingers, because the Oddfather says I can.  I'm not one to argue with him :)

If I'm anywhere else, I think I'll keep my hands to myself.  After all, I wouldn't want to go causing offence in another city.

I'm not certain that I've got these decided upon yet, but I'll give them a trial run and see how they go.  I can't see that anyone would point a gun at me in my own city, or in Philly, after all!

I don't know why people criticize others for voicing their opinions or coming to the streets, but I also don't know why you continue to go about the "If you pickpocket me you will be shot." Tattoos. I'm beginning to watch this dead horse get beat too much. I can understand your dislike for it but honestly I feel like it's getting old. What can I do? Nothing other than tell you that it's getting old.

If you pickpocketed me, what could I do? I'm not sure. You're a crew leader and I'm a boss from a family in another city. If I shot that could be deemed rogue maybe. Not even sure. Once again, a horse that's been beaten past recognition. If you do wish to be shot at I'm sure you could find someone to fulfill that wish, Butt_Ox? He seems to like killing people.

I don't mean to be disrespectful  but you seem to be a man who likes to hear others opinions. Now you have mine.

people critize others to make themself feel big when their actually weak

Justice is always served when disrespect is dealt with properly. I like to see these things as events that expose the weak among us so they can be culled.

MikeCapone, that's not always true. People criticize me all the time but not to make themselves feel big but because I'm just an ass. Either way I'm interested to see who pickpockets me still. Since the whole "These signs are bullshit and I'll pickpocket who I want." incident has occured, no one has tried. Well, Sherlock has but that's because he hates me.

I just think this speech could have been a little more thought out to be honest. That's about as criticizing as I'll be.

Opinions are like ASS holes! Everyone has one!

Yours seems to be bitter. Lemons in the azz! I wonder would that burn? I wonder what goes through the heads of alot of you mobsters out their.  I asked for it and I thank you for sharing.

Anyone else got any thoughts they want to share?

Were you stoned when you made this thread?

Well thought out thoughts!

Marley, if your emphasis on ass in that reply is towards me. Thank you. It would seem that you think I have lemons up my ass. I just get curious as to why you go to such extents to insult people. If I said what you have said to me, I probably would be shot by my boss or my bosses boss.

When life hands you lemons, fuck the lemons. Anyone want to get waffles?

Marley by the way, I have no problem upholding my sign as long as I'm authed to do so. That's my reply to you saying I have lemons shoved up my ass.

<em>Looks around,his eyes red as hell noticing the number of people around him.</em>

Well seems like theres bout to be a spat. I believe I will be on my way.

I don't know about that Ethan. I just don't think all mafiosi should be characterized as pussies. I believe there is a boxing ring somewhere around the coffeeshops. That's probably the best place to settle something like this. Maybe that's what we should do, box it out!

KingBenny emerges from an alleyway. Curious as to where the aroma of cannibus is coming from, he walks out to the crowded streets where JamaicanMob_Marley is standing. "Should have known" KingBenny thinks to himself as he follows the scent of herb smoke to where Marley is speaking.

"What a coincedence that I happened to be in the neighborhood as you bring up these questions, because I happen to be a man who has all the answers about everything."

Slightly distracted by his own handsome reflection in a nearby storefront window, KingBenny clears his throat and begins to speak through the smokey haze.

"People will always come out to the streets and criticize what others say. Several reasons. Some people are eagar to come out to the streets at be heard, but are incapable of creating their own thoughts. Doesn't matter if they have any valid points. They need opinionated outspoken people to get them started. These people just like to hear themselves talk. On the flip side of that coin, others will criticize because they simply don't agree with what is being said. You'll notice those people will back their words up with opinions of their own. Those are the people worth listening to, as sometimes there is something to be learned from them. Knowudimsayin?"

"Now the PP friendly versus non-friendly argument while it may be redundant in some people's opinions, I still enjoy discussing it. For me it's always been in the moment. Or how the request not to be pickpocketed is presented. If I'm in Chicago, and I see a guy come to my city hoping to hone his PP craft yet at the same time donning a warning to anyone thinking of doing the same to him, that's the guy whose pockets I want my hands in. Outside of Chicago I may think twice. Depends on the mood I'm in. Some people just don't want to be pickpocketed and ask not to be in a non-abrasive, respectful manner. Those people I'll most likely let be. Personally I don't see what the big deal is. What you should be asking yourself before you put your hands in the pockets of another Friend of Ours is, is this worth possibly going to war over? I've asked my crew to be respectful of other's wishes in regards to PP, but I really handle it on a case by case basis."

"The New Orleans question is probably the easiest to answer, as it was explained in Godmother Marietta's newsletter. You're supposed to READ those, Mr. Marley, not smoke them!"

"As for the pot-head bear, I happened to be in a nearby alley when you pulled up and took him for a ride. Saw his name in the paper under obits shortly after. Did the -48 win? Nah. One thing had nothing to do with the other. That guy chose to answer your business partner in a manner you deemed unacceptable and you handled it accordingly. The fact that it spawned over the nonsensical dribble of an idiot -48 is irrelevant. He was killed for what he said to Mr. Heat, not the nobody -48. I would have done the same thing if one of my guys mouthed off to a Friend of Ours in the manner he did."

"Hey how about giving me some of that, Marley. My doctor says I need it to cure my guacomole."

passes KingBenny the ganja

Damn-it Benny! You mean to tell me those newsletters weren't rolling papers??

takes a look at Absolut, smiles

I asked for you guys opinion and you gave yours just like the rest.  I actually wasn't offended at what you said.  I didn't call you a ASS, though your opinion was that of a bittered ass, filled with lemon juice and paper cuts.

Was that offensive or blunt?  Since I'm a man of the herb, we'll just say it was blunt, I like that one better.

Though I do respect you for coming and speaking your mind. I wish more would do the same.  Afterall, like I said, I'm asking for everyones opinion, wouldn't dare use that against anyone.