I attribute the Gov's actions to being because he's political in his actions and approaches, whereas Rick is the bull in the china shop....he'll throw down then and there. I think Gov recognizes that so he's not going to battle him straight up.....he'll do it by lying, by ambush, by conniving methods versus just squaring off......and Rick senses that as well, given that he doesn't disarm and lets Gov do all the talking......because talkers eventually can't stop themselves from revealing info whereas fighters stay quiet and observe......JMO......
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