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EYESORE 9001

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1. Not all humans, of course

Reply to UTUSN (Original post)

Wed Sep 3, 2025, 12:21 PM

Sep 2025

They’re referring to themselves and those who can pay the price. I remember short stories about this exact thing, except it was usually a foolish bargain with the devil. Now, it’s selling one’s soul to despots whom I trust less than actual salesweasels of Satan.

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Tyrants got immortality on their minds - Xi, Puteen, KRASNOV - did they think they would have it? [View all] UTUSN Sep 2025 OP

Not all humans, of course EYESORE 9001 Sep 2025 #1

"referring to themselves" - bingo! UTUSN Sep 2025 #2