Galactus steps on a crate and approaches the podium in the mafioso streets.

For the past few days,we have read,commented and fully replied to the past of the mafioso compared to its present.We all have had disagreements and some have had agreements but the bottom line is even if people did want things to go back to how they were,how would they make it happen?

I just want you all to speak to me,I want to see a change.You all have made it sound like the past mafioso generations were very much active and you had to work harder compared to what the mobsters do nowadays.In that case,I guess things should go back to the way they use to be.But are YOU the only people that see that,or is it the whole mafioso?

I have read ALL of the debates and discussions and have spoke my mind on everyone last one of them that I thought was irrelevent and had no type of meanings to them.I mean do you think things will just jump back to how they were simply because YOU have disagreements with how things flow in the mafioso? And lastly,if we did go back to the old days,would we be as stronger as we are now? Believe it or not,I cant name not one MM or above that I know that isnt either a great hitter or a high earner.Arent they suppose to be the soldiers of the family,well what do you call that?

So once again,can you "Speak To Me".

Galactus then awaits feedback from the mafioso.

Galactus that's just the way it is, some like it old, some like it new. In the end it doesn't matter what you like and don't like about how our lives are lived now. Life is what you make of it.

It's pointless to compare the two, for things were different then as they are now. So just go about your business, do your thing and make the most of yourself.

Who knows you may find that this is the perfect time for you to make as much of yourself as possible.

Galactus then looks at Broken with a strange face.

This is a discussion and im assuming you werent in the streets these past few days attending the discussions and debates that took place.So how about you go and get caught up on some of them,then you can instruct me on what to do(Galactus expands his eyes wide).Thank you.

Galactus then looks for more feedback.

Galactus, yes I have been involved in a street debate of sorts since yesterday but that has nothing to do with this.

You asked for people's thoughts on what you have said, I've given you my thoughts. They haven't been sugar coated or anything it's just been plain and simple. This life is what you make of it, be it hitter, bagman, speaker.

As for me not attneding those debates, well while I haven't I know a fair few who have and have a general idea about people's feelings on certain issues. Once you've read them over and over again in family diaries you tend to take not of them.

As for me teaching you something, what do I look like to you a librarian or school teacher, get off your ass. You want the change, your make the change. nothing in this life is handed to you on a silver platter.

Well except my death which should be in the next 12 to 24 hours.

Galactus then smiles.

So honestly you think I would give you the green light to teach me?Your a unsponsored civilian to my knowledge and to my understanding your comments and view points mean absolutely nothing.

Your nothing more than an associate of a family, so my word only means a little less than yours. But hey your the one who asked for input, I just offered it. No need to get snippy about it.

Galactus is now highly pissed.

First thing first,you approached me in a very disrespectful manner.You stated that I should go on about my business and that I need to get off of my ass,correct?

Well if you dont know,the mafioso is my damn business and I am constantly off my ass making sure that my boss and family is well taken care of and that they are protected.

Also if you go and read my recent replies in the discussions and debates recently given,I mentioned and stated the same things that you just said and I asked the same questions that you just asked.So for the last time,your comments and view points mean ABSOLUTELY nothing!

Galactus then ignores Broken.

By your standards Galactus, the majority of us should continue to ignore you, for you're a lowely goomba, an associate to a family. What worth do you have? But those are your standards, not mine. I do not dismiss someone because they havent recieved their button yet.

I can't speak of previous eras, where most seem to think times where better, for my bloodline only runs three deep. I've only experienced the here and now basically. For the most part, I have no qualms with the way things go. Am I a fan of gangsters with masses of bodyguards, not at all. But we're mobsters and we do what we can to get ahead in this world. Do I want to see an end to the way we know things, not at all. I have no desire to see it happen, but if it comes to that, I shall roll with the punches and make the best of it.

We can't dwell on the past, its only a memory and we are powerless to change that memory. All we can do is strive ahead, work harder for our families, our crews, and our cities.

If you want change, make it happen. Whether it be on your own or in a group, there is only one way really to get the change YOU want. You need to get it by force, gain control, become a big player and only then can you begin to change things to how you want them to be. There have been a lot of discussions about the past/present, standards of mafioso, expectations of how our word is run etc etc...

We can all bitch and moan about how we don't like things are now but that alone will not get you far at all. Too often we hear people complain but they do nothing about it, i am not insinuating someone should do something but i am suggesting that if they really want to run things then instead of bitching about it, train your gun, rank up and kill those in power. Then you can pull the strings. It's not rocket science really.

For radical change to happen you need to gain power, not earn it. Then you can be the big daddy.

p.s. This wasn't directed at you specifically Galactus, it was to everyone and anyone. ;)

Sylvestro walks over to where Galactus is speaking, listens to everyone and then steps forward.

I can see why you got angry Galactus, the guy basically said get over and shut up. Of course this is the same guy who has done his best not to get over things and shut up. So he was indeed insulting. But you can be sure the esteemed Don Falcon's words are true, it is just unfortunate that the broken record of a civilian has been allowed to live so long. I have personally never seen the old days. Marietta was already an ageing Godmother when I landed here. I have also never seen someone rise up, train a gun, and kill those in power. I know a guy who once had a plan to do just that, but you can be sure that the closer he get to that goal the less he wanted to accomplish it. Merely rising up makes you part of it. The way I see it,  if you wanted to change things, or make them tougher, you would have to rise up, get authorised by existing powers, grow a competent and like minded crew, then lobby the existing leadership structure for the changes you seek from a respected position of power.

Sam walks back to the lamp post.

Galactus shakes his head in agreement while Don Falcon,Cruel,and Mr.Carallo are speaking.

I totally understand what all of you have said and I totally respect your comments and feedback:)

Galactus then shakes their hands.

By your standards Galactus, the majority of us should continue to ignore you, for you're a lowely goomba, an associate to a family. What worth do you have? But those are your standards, not mine. I do not dismiss someone because they havent recieved their button yet.

Don Falcon I must echo Carollo's words. I for one don't overlook anyone's words, but for someone that has been bitter about days gone by (and i understand we don't hold blood line feuds...not unless someone wants to keep living it) after disrespecting ranked mafioso's blatantly, I think its not just our passive nature to overlook someone of such stature...but it should perhaps be our duty to overlook the words of such an extraordinary gentlemen.

As for me teaching you something, what do I look like to you a librarian or school teacher, get off your ass.

As for you teaching someone something else...I doubt that's your forte, I think you need a hiatus in reflection.

Steps from the shadow

I kinda agree that a change is needed but still we cant live based off the old days just because they was active an strong,,The old days made it to this new thing that we have now,,Goin back the old days would change alot because things was ran a different way back then,then it is now an also there are different people running stuff now so kinda things would fall apart even though you proboly won't things to look as bright as they did back then but still you have to live by the present an build this thing of ours into something great day by day,,Not agurement by agurement