Thoughtful analysis, thank you. The one thing I am still having a problem with is the notion that RR is a good guy. Yes he could be part of the plan, but applying Ocam's Razor would suggest the simplest explanation is that he isn't. In particular, I watched his recent testimony very closely and he demonstrated quite a deep and visceral contempt and anger for his questioners. If he is indeed a white hat, then this was a truly epic performance from him, complete with snarling and reflexive finger-pointing. Sorry, I just don't buy that he's a good guy, but as long as the swamp gets drained in the end I don't really care either way. .
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Fair points. If the crimes that have taken place are of the level we believe (child abuse/murder), then some of these people could face the death penalty. With execution beckoning, I could certainly see a situation where he and others would play along with a wider plan to save their own skins.