Board Thread:Survivor 43: San Andrés/@comment-28876467-20200522192758/@comment-35737095-20200523152708

Hey there Aaron:

Thank you for acknowledging that I played at least a decent social game. I believe I did too. However, your question for me revolves around strategy.

All I can say is that my strategy was largely the same as Mackie's. Find people I could trust, make relationships that could further my game & make decisions that would benefit me & get me to the end. In that aspect – I believe I succeeded.

However, I’m having a difficult time overcoming the perception that I was “carried” here. It’s the Jury’s folly to believe that I would stick with … and give complete loyalty to … somebody with whom I felt devalued or didn’t have an equal partnership with. Mackie’s game was more visible so therefore the perception is that he was making all the decisions … but that’s simply not true. I feel like I can scream that until I’m hoarse and I wouldn’t be heard. I seem to be at an impasse that I can’t find my way out of.

For Example:  I had stated both in my Opening Statement as well as in my reply to Matthew’s comment that Mackie & I worked together to find the Merge Idol. We figured out the combination, but because he was able to guess 3 hours before me – he was able to secure it. Then he offered to give me the Idol. Twice! I told him that he should keep it since he was playing more aggressively & would be more likely to need it. That said – I knew if we caught wind that my name was on the chopping block – it would be used on me. You said in your video that you didn’t think I even knew about it? THAT’s what I’m up against here.

With regards to Andrew. I believe he played a weaker social game that Mackie or me. He was first on a Swap tribe with numbers … then in the please alliance with numbers. He had the Soacha idol and won a few immunities so he was able to sit back & let the game kinda happen around him. I think it’s evident from his jury answers so far – that he was somewhat game unaware a lot of the time. One thing is for certain … only 2 of the 3 of us were on the right side of the vote EVERY time, but only 1 is being given credit.

Don’t get me wrong. Mackie played a phenomenal game. He was a great ally & partner the entire season. I can’t & I won’t say anything negative about him or his game. I’m just trying to point out that perhaps the Jury is sleeping on me, perhaps a bit unfairly & without giving it much thought. I feel like I played a solid game that has merit, is valid & is one that I can be proud of. It’s just proving difficult to get y’all to see that.

Anyhow – I hope that satisfies your question. Perhaps we can play together on a returnee season! Jimbo Out!