My point was that there was less "heat" prior to '56, '57, or before the Feds arrived. There's no way to know if Ricca & Accardo conspired to structure things the way they evolved, but the boss' position was under greater scrutiny after the Feds came on the scene, IMO. I was using the terms synonymously, but just trying to make a point. I continue to believe there were Outfit members who did not want the boss' position because it was a high risk job. There was also a very well-documented lack of talent post Giancana; Aiuppa being the exception. Just my opinion. I also believe it was very difficult to determine who was calling the shots for the Outfit.