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Alex's Grape Deal: A Hypothetical $12 Billion Transaction

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This item presents a hypothetical scenario involving two individuals, Alex and Mike, to illustrate a business transaction. Alex sells Mike a grape for a significant sum, demonstrating a highly profitable deal for Alex. The narrative highlights the perceived financial success and opaque dealings of Alex, contrasting it with the role of a business editor who becomes Alex's 'human footstool'. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a hypothetical, satirical scenario rather than factual news.

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Alex's Grape Deal: A Hypothetical $12 Billion Transaction

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// tldr.nettime.org/@tante/116736 671610666006 "Acquiring one grape costs Alex $2 billion. Alex offers to sell Mike one grape a month for the next 12

    RE: https:// tldr.nettime.org/@tante/116736 671610666006 "Acquiring one grape costs Alex $2 billion. Alex offers to sell Mike one grape a month for the next 12 months for $1 billion per grape. Alex asks for the full $12 billion up front and provides Mike with one grape for the fi…

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