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| To prove or to reap | Started by: PrinceofCheese on Dec 22, '07 11:00 |
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A fine looking cheddar approaches the protein hungry masses As he approaches they drool, passion alight, emotions running wild a1capon takes out his fork, he is such a cunt Ahem, Ladies and gents, many a time during the business of our world I hear the phrase "you reap what you sow". Sounds sensible, what you put in is what you get out...Logical? Sure but then I look across our criminal world now and things just don't quite seem right. Last night I stayed out a bit later than usual, stickin it to the old ladies out walking the streets with dementia. Easy money, I'm sure you'll agree. Yes, money. As I snuck a peak into my local HQ it seems that people are sleeping on something huge. They are all sort of floating in the air. It's weird, I can't quite place it but then I realise, they are all sitting on their own inflated egos. Living on the feats of their old bloodlines you might say. Thinking back to recent things I've observed I see leaders making token street speeches before their auths to add a little bit of "justification" to their well contrived private auth persuasions, old heads and new sons of veteran criminals doing absolutely fuck all. Then I scan over to the shipping area where the new criminals often ask questions and I see elaborate personal destructions when those who know no better try and do business with slightly poor etiquette... So for me it seems that the either laurels have become a lot more comfortable than they used to be or life simply isn't profitable enough anymore. Is this a cliched post? Yes of course, I've seen the you are all lazy bastards speech before but this time it's different. Why? Because I'm one to. I've sat here for a long time now, popping the old message over to Oliver, something along the lines of "don't forget I'm great, the best a man can get" and satisficing, satisficing my way to fat, bloated death. No more. I see so little in this world worth embracing that today I've decided to make a difference and at worst I'll be on my high horse embracing myself and I'm a fucking great hug so no complaints there. From here on in, I'll be making one speech per day. It could be random, it could make sense, it could be about you, in fact it probably will be and I probably hate you so it's in your interests to make a speech telling everyone you are great before I verbally molest you myself. So back to the title of this speech (No Dan it doesn't say rape) how about a few of you prove yourself all over again. I know you don't think you need to but fuck it, it'll be a laugh. Nike, Just do it. The fine cheddar bounces away, he sniffs a quick bin and rustles some money, good times |
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Corrado takes in what Mr.Cheese is saying. I agree with you that many here still revel on what their ancestors did in the past. Many CL's let them do this by making them RHM/RHW and other high positions in the family. I don't have that big a problem with this but I just wonder how a young new family member is supposed to make his mark in this world if no one ever gives them the chance. We have seen quite a few rogues the last few days,It could be cause they were passed over for a promotion or they thought they deserved a family of their on but was passed on that as well. Because the other leaders thought it would be best to make someone who's father or mother was a head of a family. This in my opinion is wrong. Once again I ask how is someone going to prove themselves if they are continuously passed over for a friend? Lights up his traditional Cuban. |
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| Reply by: Corrado-Enrico at Dec 22, '07 11:15 | |
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Strangers have and always will be passed over for friends. That is just a way of life. To combat this, I would point out that we were all new once, with no multi-generation friends. How did we progress and achieve the promotions initially? We put up with it, stayed loyal, kept working hard and hoped eventually that we would catch someone's eye. Preferably not PrinceOfCheese's. It would be nice to pretend that everyone gets a fair roll of the dice, but it just isn't true. You have to put the effort in and show your value. The main topic here isn't refutable really. The longer we spend here, generally the lazier we become. We have to do less to get to the dizzy heights, so understandably we take that easy way out. It needs to change. As I've made you try again, I'm taking full credit for this speech and as your reputation as a great hug is entirely justified, make room on that high horse. On a side note, write a thread about me, I love hearing how great I am. |
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| Reply by: a1capon3 at Dec 22, '07 11:48 | |
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I agree with just about everything said here. So I guess I'll keep it as short as possible. There's always going to be favoritism with friends over strangers. A lot of people, especially in this community have trust issues. Why would you want to help someone that you have no idea about? I think this issue is a two way street, and the guys on the high horse should maybe explain to the youngin's that they have to buy their time and show their loyalty. Although, those awesome high horse people don't always like to do that. Anyway, I rambled too much... *goes and sits down on a park bench.* P.S. a1capon3 is awesome. Cool. |
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| Reply by: Dexter at Dec 22, '07 12:13 | |
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| Reply by: a1capon3 at Dec 22, '07 12:29 | |
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Horrokore stops as he is walking by and listens to the other gentlemen Of course I agree with what everyone is saying for the most part. It is definately much harder for the young bloods to reach the pinnacle of 'thing of ours'. But I believe this is a good thing. Although it be more challening, it is also means more time, work, and dedication. Those three magic words produce what I like to call "fun". Nowadays young bloods only get chances by doing something extradordinary, something creative. All this does is add to our world and add excitement. The only problem is...is that not many young bloods are taking the initiative to do something extradordinary or creative. |
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| Reply by: Horrokore at Dec 22, '07 13:32 | |
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I can see what you are saying. For me the issue is a little more complicated though. Why I hear you ask? Well because none of us are blessed with an all-seeing eye. I know of people through reputation, personal meetings, business and simply through having the luck to bump into them on a street corner and pass five minutes chatting about the fine coat I'm wearing while they ask me where I got it from, or whatever other shared tastes we happen to have. I don't know the day to say activities of all these people just the same as I'm sure they don't know mine. So in terms of judging who I feel is worthy, I personally look to rank and commentary. If someone boasts a rank such as Made Man or above, at the very least they've done something right to get there. Even if they may have serious flaws of character, they approach business the right way. Commentary from them then indicates their likely flaws and virtues. Comemntary is important because if I share views with any man or women, they are in all probability going to be easier to do business with. That is simply a fact of life and forms the basis for how I see the world. To deny that neoptism plays a part too would be false but that is because in my experience the apple rarely falls far from the tree. A lot can be said for a person when you knew their ancestors, whether I like it or not. But I have seen people break free from the branches that bind us and rise based upon what they did to get their. And I can say honestly that patience is the key. At the AA we had our fair share of ups and downs. Life has a way of kicking you down. My father was demoted from Wise Guy to simple thug after a drunken argument with RonMexico. He was later assasinated in a hit, with the killer standing over him to offer brief apologies that he was not the real target, but would do to send a message. He never lived to see his ambition to stand as RHM to Gaara fulfilled. Gaara for this matter has waited patiently for his time with the AA, a rule and a family of his own that was never guaranteed. Like my father he could have been petulant about lifes ups and downs. He could have decided he had legitimate gripes with society as we all do in some way or another. He didn't and I respect that as I respect anyone who stays the course when it isn't all sunshine and fruity drinks in a tall tropical glass. In life you may not be rewarded for your efforts, this must be conceded. But time develops and enhances your reputation as a stand-up guy over the course of generations. Reputation takes a life-time to accrue after all and most leaders are conservative by nature. It's the business they are in. |
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| Reply by: Sledge-Hammer at Dec 22, '07 13:49 | |
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There is one contradiction in this speech and its replies. A point was made that many old bloodlines will rest on their laurels and put forth very little effort, and another one mentioned that these people are given important jobs based on their ancestor's accomplishments, to the detriment of newer immigrants. Anyone who is lazy isn't going to get an important job. No matter what, the leader isn't going to hand important responsibility to someone who can't be arsed to do any work. There are so many legendary bloodlines sitting around doing nothing at any given time, but only those who are putting forth effort are given any important job. As far as the newer blood who feel they are being overlooked, cry me a river. It is easier now than it ever has been to find yourself a position within a family. The reason being, so many people just don't want the responsibility. One problem is that many new immigrants have a delusional sense of grandeur. Even though they have never accomplished jack squat, they might feel too good to run a subcrew. Maybe one of their ancestors clicked their way to buying an HQ during one of the cycles, or were made a RHM by a friend who did so. Whoop-de-frickin-doo. Better men than anyone running around these cities right now waited years to get their first family. Take Kade, for example. No, take him, seriously. Rising in the ranks is a slow learning process. I would recommend to anyone that their first year, that's right, year, on these shores, they do very little but keep their mouths shut and listen. Learn the ropes and the way of life, and work for the family. Absorb knowledge like a sponge. Maybe take up a lower structure job for the family, if you are one of the more exceptional mobsters. It shocks me that some people feel slighted because they haven't been given what they feel they are rightly due. Maybe it's our smaller population compared to the thousands that roamed the cities in the old days. Back then, you definately had to stand out from the crowd to be given opportunities. Many will disagree with my strict point of view, and I respect differences of opinion, so long as they are not extreme. I have no respect for any opinion that states someone should be handed opportunities simply for standing and breathing air. Back to the point of Cheese's speech... Lots of old timers put forth effort in intervals. They will go a month or two of putting in effort, then slack off for an equal or longer time. We are not all the vibrant youth who can give it our all every day of the year. New obligations and responsibilities prevent that. However, I don't believe you should seek opportunities if you haven't done the work to deserve it. What your ancestors did might be an example of what you are capable of doing, but only what you have done in this lifetime is an indicator of what you will do in the immediate future. |
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| Reply by: KevinTheCat at Dec 23, '07 00:38 | |
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