Trying hard here Q. Am I close?
So Flynn testified and fell on the sword so that his statements on record would be publicized all over the place and prompting an investigation so more could be uncovered. Flynn's statements would later be validated and him exonerated of wrong doing. This was planned from the beginning…
Interestingly enough, James Comey was the catalyst in executing this plan, similar to the perfect timing of his book, which included statements that prompted congress to demand additional information. Also, Comey perfectly, but "unintentionally" released damning statements on Hillary's e-mails just prior to election, which many blame for her downfall.
I think Comey is kicking ass and taking names while also falling on a sword. As Gowdy says, history will be kinder to Comey than the Democrats.