True, Michael talks like he is a man in his mid to late 30s. Very articulate and sharp while folks his age tend to be slowed down and somewhat senile. True in regards to genetics. Him and his father have the type of cells/DNA that doesn't fall apart easily.
For sure its genetics because they have not lived a healthy lifestyle.
Show a bit of respect bro!
He turned his life around and talks about how the mob operates. He educated the public on why folks became mafioso. You have to understand that back in the day, Italians had a hard time finding jobs. Some places that were hiring would write " no Italians" and that's a shitty thing to do dude.
Hence these guys got together and they either make it as criminals or they would up in prison. Back then, there was no homeless shelters or welfare meals. You end up on the street then you are good as dead.
That's why todays kids wont fare well in the mob life. They have too much option, less discrimination when it comes to finding work and if they end up on the street, they can just loiter in public places and have shelters. No need to join the mob since back then it meant your literal survival.
It was different times back then and that's why lots of mafiosos don't want their kids in the business. It was not their dream job. Made men don't make that good of a money and they could still get wacked like their nothing if they get accused of shit they didn't do or if the higher ups simply don't like them. If it was glorious its only because the alternative for them is being a homeless guy with nowhere to get food. Hence Al Capone was a hero because he would have soup kitchens and fed the poor.
I am not aware of that thread. What was it?