Wow is Parvati good at this game. You see how easily she caught on to Russell's lie? Freaking marvelous. A worse player would have succumb to that type of pressure easily. She is playing a fantastic season; she has been controlling everything from day 1.
Russell's play to get rid of Danielle was a smart one. There was no way a chaos-inducing vote would backfire on him, at least in this tribal, since he had immunity. Also, he took out one of his biggest threats, and weakened his biggest one (Parvati). Plus, barring a mental collapse from Jerri, he can be assured it would happen; Jerri would move up in the alliance and greatly increase her chance of Final 3, there is no reason why she shouldn't do it. He knows that going to Final 3 with Parvati and Danielle is suicide, so he had to find another way. At least now he has a shot to win if he pairs himself up with Colby and Rupert.
There are a lot of holes to his plan--inevitably it causes a 3-3 with the idol in the opponents hands (Sandra). However, Sandra is probably the most willing to flop, even though I don't know if Russell would want that (The moment they vote out Parvati, Russell would be next). Its a tough situation but its much better than the no-win situation he would have been in if he went Final 3 with his original alliance.
I still think Russell has no chance to win this game; an utter disregard for the jury aspect of the late-game will be his demise. Parvati has no enemies, despite being the one to orchestrate almost every vote. Thats the sign of great play, and thats why all signs still point to her winning the game.
Rupert's rock was pretty cute. Saved him and now gives him an opportunity for Final 3. Impressive; he has been the best member of the Heroes tribe this season, though I suppose thats not saying much.
