Hi ladyrose.Part of the Coup d'Etat power game is being able to use it to influence other players. Only the winner knew exactly what the power was.
All George knew was that he didn't have the power.
So when Boogie told him to play nice, or else, George decided to stay in the game a while longer. He didn't know he was safe as HOH, but that didn't matter.
Boogie's distasteful power manipulation worked.
P.S. I didn't like Boogie's method or tone, either.
Everyone is entitled to my opinion.