I ' m surprised at all the replies you got . I ' ve never been able to use them , they just fall out . I assumed no one used them for that reason but I guess we ' re the odd ones out here ! <| sep |> I think it boils down to . Once Negan was in control and able to establish some form of reeducationbrain washing . It is really difficult to be that guy to dethrone him . Certainly you wouldn ' t know who to talk to and who not to a mistake you ' re not going to make twice . Negan absolutely has loyal followers , probably most of the Saviors are absolutely loyal plenty of examples IRL , Heavens Gate , Manson Family , Branch Davidians . There were members in dissent in each example , but speaking out is problematic due to the loyalty of those around you . What we don ' t know is how long Negan has been exercising control over this group either . At this point it could be years assuming 22 . 5 years since outbreak and that could indicate an incredible amount of control over those loyal to him . Exacerbated by the idea that he may have stepped in while the group was weak people in weakened states mentally and physically are more susceptible to various forms of control .