Yep,  no doubt Burke considers himself to be a player and hoping to outlive his nemesis,  but he acts more like a willing kamikaze pilot if all else fails.  It is an explosive gamble that has potential to take a lot of his ardent followers down with him.  Typically the folks with large egos view themselves as immortal,  and above life's twists and turns that only apply to other mere mortals.   If our Lord wants Pope Francis to have a long and healthy life as pope,  well,  Ray Burke is out of luck.   He can't fight (or explode) the Holy Spirit :)