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make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
All caught up on this season. Shane is the smartest person in the group.
Actually... Shane is just as likely to get them all killed as anyone in the group. He's a destructive force and doesn't comprehend what's necessary to build and maintain community. And his power hungry narcissism will eventually be his undoing.
He has also made a bunch of retarded fucking "survival" decisions... and has only come out looking better in some matters (Sophia, the kid) because he's completely oblivious to the human elements Rick has been battling.
As a psychopath, Shane isn't burdened with the same consequences that Rick is facing. And while his actions might have kept them safer in the short term, the long term cost would be unsustainable, but he is too short sighted and self absorbed to consider anything like that, or actually question himself.
Rick, in contrast, weighs it all... considers everyone's position (even Shane's, whose input he holds in high regard despite his betrayal) and tries to make the best decision. And holds himself over the fire when he feels he's subjected others to unnecessary risk.
Rick is the only fucking sane one left of the bunch. And maybe Daryl. Those two have the best chance keeping the group alive.
Shane is literally a dead end.