The U.S. And Westeros Both Live Well Beyond Their Means
Remember The Iron Bank of Braavos? It’s that powerful bank that is owed a lot of money by the rulers of Westeros. Just like in America, the rulers try to keep their people in the dark, with regards to how much is actually owed. One truth rings true from the show, though, and that is that eventually, the banks “will have their due.”
