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In response to "not everyone is willing to lay down for some shlub. -- nm" by groiny

You just have to convince them they're dying for something else.

Posted by Reagen Mar 21 '19, 11:46

I'm thinking here of Varys and the Maesters.

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unless the answer is $$$$, it is a tough sell. -- nm - groiny Mar 21, 11:47 11
- No, you get them to believe in something bigger than themselves - like a country or an idea or a possible future. -- nm - Roger More Mar 21, 11:50 5
  - sure, and the people who do that, have money or power to wield. - groiny Mar 21, 11:53 3
    - Like Reagen said - Roger More Mar 21, 11:57 2
      - so, elite level thinkers........ - groiny Mar 21, 11:58 1
        
        Those are the ones most likely to get others to fight for them -- nm - Roger More Mar 21, 12:06
  - money is fine...maybe a castle and a woman -- nm - Bronn Mar 21, 11:50
- it's a pretty consistent theme of the show that bravado gets you killed. -- nm - Reagen Mar 21, 11:49 4
  - Tarley was in the Nights Watch surrounded by 100 people, and 1 stood up for him. - groiny Mar 21, 11:52 3
    - spoils - Roger More Mar 21, 11:55
    - I feel like you're watching a totally different show than I am. -- nm - Reagen Mar 21, 11:54 1
      - there are very few true cowards who do not have $ or titles. -- nm - groiny Mar 21, 11:57

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