[Slyfox]

Reading this I am reminded of one of Saul Alinsky's major tenets - to accuse your opponent of what you are really doing so that when your opponent takes the media hit it won't seem so bad when they find out about your own guilt.

Frankie is letting Cardinal Pell take the hit.

When Cardinal Pell began to uncover irregularities in the Vatican money situation he disturbed more than a few little fiefdoms. He was conveniently dismissed at precisely the same time as old charges in Australia reared up again. A planned collusion?

So, with all the media focused on Pell, I wonder if Frankie is feeling like he has gotten away with something?

[Reno89519]

Too bad no death penalty for him.

[Fedora]

Some details on this case: Cardinal Pell Faces Charges: Timeline of the Criminal Investigation and Pre-Trial Proceedings

[joma89]

Salem witch trials.

JoMa