Yea really it is smart on Carmine's part because what else can the government do to him? They already have him for life and can't really do anything but add more time, so why not cover for your family? Same for Allie Boy as I agree he will become the boss when his old man dies. If I was a skipper in that family I would for sure be claiming to everyone he is the boss as it would take the heat off any others.