Deal Declined
an Underfable
Once upon a time a Demon stepped out of a TV set into a Boomer’s living room. The Demon offered the Boomer wealth, comfort, peace and prosperity; but in exchange, he must be ready at all times to be cast into the fires of Hell.
The Boomer laughed, and said “Been there, done that!” He pointed his remote, and shut down both TV and Demon.
Moral: Some bargains come at too high a price.
Comment: I write this in memory of the good old Cold War. Global trade, no regional rivalries, global prosperity and uplift, and all for the low, low price of a constant state of thermonuclear brinksmanship tempered by deterrence.
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