The Rise and Fall of Joe Colombo: How Fame Got a Mob Boss Killed

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  @KeeXL647 · 1 year ago (edited)

  "Everything that's illegal is not always immoral all the time" I love it ❤

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• VA

  @valeriewalker1592 · 1 year ago

  The government is worse than the Mafia now. I think I rather have them run the country than what we have now.

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• DE

  @deathangellink · 1 year ago

  Hollywood need you to be the official narrator of ANY gangster show and movies

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  @stevenarias6213 · 1 year ago

  No better history than an oral recitation from someone close to the subject.  It is probably bittersweet to remember a lost mentor so thank you for sharing.

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  @gregsouther7293 · 1 year ago

  Good video Michael.  I always find it ironic when mob guys are outraged by the stereotypes of Italian Americans, while they themselves are the one's perpetrating those very stereotypes.

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• AL

  @alexandercaptures7759 · 1 year ago

  Airborne Infantry veteran of the war in Afghanistan here. I really appreciate the fact you brought up Joe's service record. Just like you talked about ''PTSD, bringing home both positive and negative aspects from the war'' You really hit the nail on the head with that one. God bless you Micheal, you certainly have strong sense of faith and the wisdom to walk the path God has chosen.

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• CO

  @corybenson8595 · 1 year ago

  He has such a high level of articulation and is a great storyteller

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• 5S

  @5speediroc · 1 year ago (edited)

  Thank you for pulling back the curtains Mr Franzese. I'm a retired federal CO and have always been intrigued by "the life". Reading books about the families and how the mafia operated is very interesting. I'm half way thru the Valachi papers now but hearing the stories from someone that walked the walk is something that can't be replicated.

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• WI

  @williamhannon6055 · 1 year ago

  You cannot help liking the man, he went to bat for his people. That is a trait only true leaders have.

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• AN

  @annhinz9000 · 11 months ago

  Absolutely PERFECT video! &nbsp;When you explained Mr. Columbo&apos;s service in the military, is was as if you were talking about my dad. My dad was born in Buffalo, NY in 1920. &nbsp;He served in the army and was stationed in the Philippines during the war. &nbsp;Who knows, they may have been buddies. <br>You have a fantastic platform, and I respect you and your ministry. &nbsp; Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!

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  @terri348 · 6 months ago

  Having a family member going to prison, suffering PTSD from war, seeing a loved one killed-all of these things change a person. The pain never goes away. You can do one of two things- let anger rule you, or turn it into something positive that helps others. God bless you Michael!

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  @AthenaZallen · 1 year ago (edited)

  Out of all the documentaries about the mob life / mafia, yours is the only ones I really trust because you are not a journalist, you were not on the &quot;outside&quot; &nbsp;You lived the life and know it well. &nbsp;I also admire you for leaving that life and for the reasons you life. &nbsp;<br>God bless you and your lovely family.<br><br>P/s &nbsp;I know this is going to sound silly, but I used to have a crush on you back in the day. &nbsp;Very handsome. &nbsp;Similar to a celebrity crush, lol.

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