Reply With QuoteNone of the victors of Robert's Rebellion would have had it, and Dorne probably would have attempted to re-secede.Originally Posted by Kirblar
I've often noticed in stories like these, that the people most competent for a job are also smart enough to not get anywhere near it.
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None of the victors of Robert's Rebellion would have had it, and Dorne probably would have attempted to re-secede.
I think something in him snapped when he beheaded that one guy when they first took over Winterfell. It's been a downward spiral since.
Him saying "It's all a game" in this last episode spoke volumes in regards to where he is mentally.
He's truly a tragic character.
Wesley
Usually one does not get there by being a backstabbing bastard. Robert got the throne by putting years in on the battlefield. Tywin stood on the fence pretending to be the Hand until the freakin' throne was lost.
I still don't quite understand what Jamie's play was with the throne. Obviously he was afraid of Ned, but was he trying to take it or hold it for daddy?
If I understand modern politics at all, my impression is that this is exactly how one gets there.
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Didn't he resign his position as Hand under Aerys for fear of his life? My understanding was that Tywin held the kingdom together for 20 year in spite of Aerys' madness and that Aerys' reign spiraled out of control after Tywin's resignation.
I've put that in spoiler tags, but it's available on the Game of Thrones Wiki, which is supposed to be for people who have not read the books.
Spoilers:
Yeah. Aerys and Tywin had a contentious relationship. The kingdom would often joke that Tywin, who was Aerys' Hand, truly ruled the Kingdom. Aerys was self-conscious of it and frequently did things to fuck with Tywin -- one being promoting Jamie to the Kingsguard, not because Aerys thought he deserved it, but because Aerys knew it would outrage Tywin, who wanted Jamie to fulfill his obligations as heir to Casterly Rock. Tywin resigned his position as Hand once it became clear that Aerys was fucking with him. Aerys subsequently placed puppets in the position, going through a few different Hands up until he was killed.
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives."
I am thinking more about how the gates were opened for the Lanister forces when Tywin had not declared for either side, then took control of the city. This, when the battle was essentially lost already. No way he could have held the throne after that act.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/...thrones-review
First review I've seen for the game. Not a positive one.
(although they do say the story is good)
I get this all the time. They say, "You really hate Daredevil. Look how mean you are to Daredevil." I'm like, "Would you really buy a book about him enjoying a sandwich? 'What a great sandwich. I'm going to eat this for 22 pages, and I'm going to be so happy.'" I may do it just to prove a point. Have Wolverine going, "This is the best bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich I've ever had in my life!"
-Brian Bendis
Heh. That little girl is beyond awesome.
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives."
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