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Omerta
Jun 21, 2005 16:20:37 GMT -5
Post by Italian Princess on Jun 21, 2005 16:20:37 GMT -5
I know that Omerta is the code of honour but what does it mean and where did all the mafia stuff come from?
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Omerta
Jun 21, 2005 17:41:17 GMT -5
Post by fatfreddy on Jun 21, 2005 17:41:17 GMT -5
yeah i wanna know too
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Omerta
Jun 21, 2005 19:21:20 GMT -5
Post by Elle on Jun 21, 2005 19:21:20 GMT -5
Good questions.
The actual word Omerta is actually spelt umirta' in Sicilian which means: Humility-obedient and respectful regarding principles from 'the powerful ones'
"A true man does not speak about things that have been spoken- to a stranger, or to the public authority" -The conspiracy of silence.
This conspiracy is our culture. My take on it is to never let our mouths betray our hearts.
The word 'Mafia' is actually an Arabic word for 'refuge'-back when the Sicilians hid in the mountains from both Arabs and the Normands. Crime is always born out of poverty-but we made it successful..... To make a long story short-Sicilians and Italians came to America from Europe-Luciano's muscle was backed up by Lansky's intelligence which brought them to the top and it was his plan and outline that brought the structure to organized crime based on the 'corporate' model. What made us the best you ask?-Certain things that Americans could not have which they wanted i.e Alcohol during prohibition and gambling when it was still illegal-basic common sense, street smarts, and intel actioned I suggest you read some of the posts in the 'Lookin Back' section of this forum-in particular 'Snaps' overview.
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Omerta
Jun 21, 2005 20:09:41 GMT -5
Post by coletti on Jun 21, 2005 20:09:41 GMT -5
Well Mafia Stuff as you put it comes from the ancient Roman times when the Senators took over the country from the Ceasers.During that time the rich called them the mafia because the Senators were there for the people mostly the poor and those well off.
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Omerta
Jun 21, 2005 20:15:36 GMT -5
Post by Elle on Jun 21, 2005 20:15:36 GMT -5
Lesson learn't
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Omerta
Jun 22, 2005 18:11:50 GMT -5
Post by Melissa on Jun 22, 2005 18:11:50 GMT -5
what does it take to become a member of the Bella Mafia?
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Omerta
Jun 22, 2005 19:40:41 GMT -5
Post by Elle on Jun 22, 2005 19:40:41 GMT -5
what does it take to become a member of the Bella Mafia? Thanks for the email Melissa I have replied
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OMERTA EQUALS MERDA
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Omerta
Apr 9, 2006 12:19:51 GMT -5
Post by OMERTA EQUALS MERDA on Apr 9, 2006 12:19:51 GMT -5
OMERTA IS MERDA,THAT IS THE TRUE MEANING OF IT...
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Omerta
Jun 2, 2009 14:13:42 GMT -5
Post by preist mafioso on Jun 2, 2009 14:13:42 GMT -5
i made a new code i dont know what to name mother Managia them
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