The Value of Using a Close Associate as a Sscapegoat

When Mount St. Tong's cultural revolution failed miserably, he made no apologies or excuses to the Chinese people. Roosevelt had a reputation for honesty and fairness but faced many situations in which being the nice guy would have spilled political disaster. Choosing a close associate as a scapegoat has the same value as the Fall of the Favorite. If there is something unpleasant or unpopular that needs to be done, it is far too risky for you to do the work yourself.