1 00:00:05,520 --> 00:00:07,038 Previously on Billions. 2 00:00:07,080 --> 00:00:08,638 We got Nancy Dunlop 3 00:00:08,680 --> 00:00:09,678 burning up the track ahead of us. 4 00:00:09,720 --> 00:00:11,518 - Hoot-hoot! - Hoot-hoot! 5 00:00:11,560 --> 00:00:15,198 You are my beau ideal of a presidential candidate. 6 00:00:15,240 --> 00:00:17,318 I want to talk about how I can help you secure it. 7 00:00:17,360 --> 00:00:19,638 Your former man Winston is shopping a new piece 8 00:00:19,680 --> 00:00:21,318 of risk-management software. 9 00:00:21,360 --> 00:00:23,038 You will surrender the software immediately, 10 00:00:23,080 --> 00:00:25,318 as it is the property of Michael Prince Capital. 11 00:00:25,360 --> 00:00:27,198 We know that Wags and Wendy 12 00:00:27,240 --> 00:00:29,118 were also with Taylor, and went to Axelrod. 13 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:30,678 So, if you try anything, it won't be you 14 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:32,798 who'll suffer, it'll be Wendy Rhoades. 15 00:00:32,840 --> 00:00:34,998 With a new leadership structure comes new opportunity, 16 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:36,478 every rung of the ladder. 17 00:00:36,520 --> 00:00:37,598 It's gonna be a bloodbath. 18 00:00:40,880 --> 00:00:42,438 You see, this is the problem 19 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:43,918 with squaring away your enemies list. 20 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:46,598 You wake up all your enemies in the process. 21 00:00:46,640 --> 00:00:48,640 Welcome home, Bobby. 22 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:50,718 Thank God you're here. 23 00:00:50,760 --> 00:00:52,638 Ain't that the motherfucking truth. 24 00:00:52,680 --> 00:00:54,680 Now let's get to work. 25 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:24,278 Hi, I just tried texting you. 26 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:26,798 We up and running? Everything going smooth? 27 00:02:42,320 --> 00:02:44,320 Mike. 28 00:02:46,600 --> 00:02:48,638 You should have told me you were coming 29 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:50,758 so I could've had a strong, fresh-brewed cup 30 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:52,638 of get the fuck out waiting for you. 31 00:02:52,680 --> 00:02:54,758 Oh, I'll leave. 32 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:56,800 But first, let me tell you how I spent yesterday. 33 00:03:05,880 --> 00:03:07,678 As per your 34 00:03:07,720 --> 00:03:09,558 "we're getting out of-slash- poised to get out of"... 35 00:03:09,600 --> 00:03:11,478 I have orders at the ready for our traders here 36 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:13,158 to start unloading at the opening bell, but-- 37 00:03:13,200 --> 00:03:14,318 -Copy. -You can't copy 38 00:03:14,360 --> 00:03:16,158 while there's a "but" out there. 39 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:17,518 The but says, "Don't copy yet, there's more to discuss." 40 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:18,718 And the word "order," which you used, 41 00:03:18,760 --> 00:03:20,158 says there's nothing left to discuss. 42 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:21,758 It's the rock, paper and scissors 43 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:24,078 of organisational structure. Get it done. 44 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:25,678 You need to hear that we are going to take a real hit, 45 00:03:25,720 --> 00:03:28,158 optics-wise and wallet-wise. We will look scared. 46 00:03:28,200 --> 00:03:31,078 We are scared. Or at least on guard, as is appropriate. 47 00:03:31,120 --> 00:03:32,878 There could be lawsuits from our investors and LPs. 48 00:03:32,920 --> 00:03:34,318 Spyros and Sacker have both flagged 49 00:03:34,360 --> 00:03:36,558 possible legal liability if we really dump 50 00:03:36,600 --> 00:03:38,358 out of this stuff too quickly and take losses. 51 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:40,758 I understand all that, and will deal with it when and if. 52 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:44,358 So, yeah, you really have to tell me to push the button and-- 53 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:45,838 I did. That's what I said. 54 00:03:45,880 --> 00:03:47,158 In the heat of the moment, sure. 55 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:48,718 But now, in the calm of the after, 56 00:03:48,760 --> 00:03:50,718 maybe we do some deep-breathing exercises, 57 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:52,838 get that oxygenated blood to sort of set our somatics 58 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:54,838 back to normal, and then review the decision 59 00:03:54,880 --> 00:03:56,238 to basically have a Korvettes-level 60 00:03:56,280 --> 00:03:57,638 "everything must go" kind of fire sale. 61 00:03:57,680 --> 00:03:59,318 Somatic system, limbic system, 62 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:01,358 brain waves all functioning well. 63 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:03,598 I had to push aside all the emotional pain 64 00:04:03,640 --> 00:04:06,158 associated with this move to get to a place of pure rationality. 65 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:08,318 This is not a rash decision. It's reasoned. 66 00:04:08,360 --> 00:04:10,438 I know, because I don't want to do it. 67 00:04:10,480 --> 00:04:11,918 I don't want to do it. You do. 68 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:14,038 Leadership is pumping the brakes on "want" 69 00:04:14,080 --> 00:04:16,798 and putting pedal to the floor on that which needs to be done. 70 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:18,358 You will structure the liquidation 71 00:04:18,400 --> 00:04:20,400 and execute it at the open. 72 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:24,160 I will. 73 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:26,238 Yes. Okay. 74 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:27,758 Give me specifics. What can we keep? 75 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:29,758 You can't keep anything. Get us flat. 76 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:32,118 Everything becomes cash, 77 00:04:32,160 --> 00:04:34,520 and exposure to Axelrod and his attacks goes to zero. 78 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:38,758 This is a guy who's strip-mined towns, 79 00:04:38,800 --> 00:04:40,838 knocked out prominent families, 80 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:42,798 taken over boards, blown up firms, 81 00:04:42,840 --> 00:04:44,798 sabotaged thriving companies. 82 00:04:44,840 --> 00:04:46,238 Killed my ambassadorship. 83 00:04:46,280 --> 00:04:49,038 Exposure: zero. 84 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:50,798 And that's not even considering Rhoades 85 00:04:50,840 --> 00:04:52,558 and all the crud he has the capacity to do to us. 86 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:54,798 No, will stay out unless and until we are bulletproof. 87 00:04:54,840 --> 00:04:57,838 Only after we establish completely favourable conditions 88 00:04:57,880 --> 00:04:59,880 do we plow back in. 89 00:05:12,040 --> 00:05:14,598 Jumping out in front of it, like Sauce Gardner. 90 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:16,478 If you think I'm stopping there, you don't know me. 91 00:05:16,520 --> 00:05:18,798 Oh, I know you. I watch close. 92 00:05:18,840 --> 00:05:21,398 Yeah, I would imagine you do. 93 00:05:21,440 --> 00:05:22,798 Which is why I was watching everything. 94 00:05:22,840 --> 00:05:25,118 All my people. All the things they do. 95 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:26,278 Everything. 96 00:05:26,320 --> 00:05:28,440 Yeah. You said. 97 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:32,718 I guess it's always important to keep a close eye 98 00:05:32,760 --> 00:05:35,038 when your people are really your kidnap victims. 99 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:36,398 No, Axe, not a close eye. 100 00:05:36,440 --> 00:05:38,638 A thousand eyes and ears, 101 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:41,718 and the software to make sense of it all. 102 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:44,478 I stepped it up before I got on that plane to come see you. 103 00:05:44,520 --> 00:05:46,278 He's back, as you can see. We are back. 104 00:05:46,320 --> 00:05:48,398 Already up and running. 105 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:50,598 I don't have to pitch you the feeling of coming home, do I? 106 00:05:50,640 --> 00:05:52,638 I can see on your faces 107 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:54,678 the effect is already hitting you. 108 00:05:54,720 --> 00:05:58,238 Yeah. Emotions are present, no doubt. 109 00:05:58,280 --> 00:05:59,718 Strong pull to join forces again, 110 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:01,760 but there are other forces at play. 111 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:04,158 Even more powerful. 112 00:06:04,200 --> 00:06:07,158 Fucking feelings can't run this show. 113 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:09,558 If they did, I'd be all day coaching middle school baseball. 114 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:11,558 You'll have time to if you stay with Prince. 115 00:06:11,600 --> 00:06:13,998 Nothing else for you to do. 116 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:15,878 He's pulling out of everything. 117 00:06:15,920 --> 00:06:17,398 How much did he consult you about that? 118 00:06:17,440 --> 00:06:19,318 How much control do you really have? 119 00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:21,678 How much do you want to be able to control your destiny? 120 00:06:21,720 --> 00:06:24,998 I control my destiny. We all do. 121 00:06:25,040 --> 00:06:27,518 By staying at a place that isn't even making trades? 122 00:06:27,560 --> 00:06:30,158 A money market account, not a hedge fund? 123 00:06:30,200 --> 00:06:31,798 We can't do what you did. 124 00:06:31,840 --> 00:06:33,678 We can't leave all we worked for at risk, 125 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:35,678 gated at a place we've alienated. 126 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:39,118 You can. You just get past the money. 127 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:42,558 You remember that risking it all is what animates you. 128 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:44,600 It is all that animates you. Or it used to. 129 00:06:46,120 --> 00:06:48,120 What about you? 130 00:06:49,120 --> 00:06:51,120 You were never just about the money. 131 00:06:55,920 --> 00:06:58,478 Me, 20 years ago, would have said fuck yes. 132 00:06:58,520 --> 00:06:59,958 But now? 133 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,678 I am too old. 134 00:07:01,720 --> 00:07:03,878 Don't go full Murtaugh. 135 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:05,920 It's too depressing from former warriors. 136 00:07:07,240 --> 00:07:08,278 Not being willing to lose 137 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:09,598 everything I've made 138 00:07:09,640 --> 00:07:11,798 isn't the same as retirement. 139 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:13,238 And Axe'll understand. 140 00:07:13,280 --> 00:07:15,438 He fucking taught us to play the best hand 141 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:17,158 to make the most money. 142 00:07:17,200 --> 00:07:18,838 Yeah. 143 00:07:18,880 --> 00:07:21,078 We're there now, at Prince Capital. 144 00:07:21,120 --> 00:07:23,958 All our money, our whole fucking future. 145 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:26,398 We gotta make this thing crush. 146 00:07:26,440 --> 00:07:28,518 Whether or not he becomes president, 147 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:31,000 our money is still onboard there. 148 00:07:50,920 --> 00:07:53,200 It's a really nice office. 149 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:35,918 We need Nancy Dunlop. 150 00:08:35,960 --> 00:08:37,318 Do we? 151 00:08:37,360 --> 00:08:38,878 I took her out at The Owl. 152 00:08:38,920 --> 00:08:40,638 Yes, and you got Fourth Pike's support. 153 00:08:40,680 --> 00:08:42,478 But the rest of the country, the parts that love her, 154 00:08:42,520 --> 00:08:43,878 weren't privy to that. 155 00:08:43,920 --> 00:08:45,638 Next step, now that she's beaten, 156 00:08:45,680 --> 00:08:47,680 is for her to publicly declare she's with you. 157 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:52,118 I need the investment stuff here resolved first. 158 00:08:52,160 --> 00:08:54,918 But, uh, I get that you're jonesing pretty hard over this, 159 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:56,678 -so lay it out. -Okay. 160 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:58,118 First of all, she's in New York. 161 00:08:58,160 --> 00:08:59,558 And if you win her over, 162 00:08:59,600 --> 00:09:01,398 Dunlop turns her organisation over to us. 163 00:09:01,440 --> 00:09:03,238 That means her field operatives around the country 164 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:05,038 and the voter data. 165 00:09:05,080 --> 00:09:07,958 We get Montana and likely the other Western states. 166 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:10,798 This is the leading Democrat giving you her troops 167 00:09:10,840 --> 00:09:12,198 and her endorsement. 168 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:14,198 Email lists, donor lists, 169 00:09:14,240 --> 00:09:15,558 dark money orgs, links to unions, 170 00:09:15,600 --> 00:09:17,398 lefty groups, grassroots. 171 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:19,238 The keys to the whole candy store. 172 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:21,518 That's right. We wouldn't have to build and stock our own. 173 00:09:21,560 --> 00:09:22,998 And once you have all that, 174 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:25,118 you are the presumptive candidate. 175 00:09:25,160 --> 00:09:26,758 The front-runner. 176 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:28,398 The presidential intelligence briefings start, 177 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:30,318 which will make you, for all intents and purposes, 178 00:09:30,360 --> 00:09:31,438 the heir apparent. 179 00:09:31,480 --> 00:09:33,158 First time in the modern age 180 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:35,640 an independent candidate would be in that perch. 181 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:38,718 I get it. 182 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:40,598 Book her for dinner, but I'm not doing anything 183 00:09:40,640 --> 00:09:42,640 until the money is taken care of here. 184 00:09:53,400 --> 00:09:54,838 I'll say this for you, Axe. 185 00:09:54,880 --> 00:09:57,118 You trained Dollar Bill and Victor well. 186 00:09:57,160 --> 00:09:58,838 They did the right thing, 187 00:09:58,880 --> 00:10:01,038 like Henry Hill after the Air France heist. 188 00:10:01,080 --> 00:10:04,638 They paid tribute. They kicked up. 189 00:10:04,680 --> 00:10:06,638 The important thing is we said no. 190 00:10:06,680 --> 00:10:08,680 Unequivocally. To Axe. 191 00:10:10,440 --> 00:10:11,958 We hardly even heard him out. 192 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,398 Axe approached you, you rebuffed him. 193 00:10:13,440 --> 00:10:14,638 This is the thing? 194 00:10:14,680 --> 00:10:16,758 -His proxy, yes. -Taylor. 195 00:10:16,800 --> 00:10:19,438 Way we figure it, this is the rocket ship we want to be on. 196 00:10:19,480 --> 00:10:20,638 And they came right to me. 197 00:10:20,680 --> 00:10:22,518 Didn't waffle. Didn't evade. 198 00:10:22,560 --> 00:10:23,998 Didn't make us go to them. Same with Rian. 199 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:25,438 She emailed, though, 200 00:10:25,480 --> 00:10:27,480 said she's not in a talking mood. 201 00:10:33,840 --> 00:10:35,958 Good. These are the trusteds. 202 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,358 You all are. 203 00:10:37,400 --> 00:10:38,998 So start finding me base hit trades. 204 00:10:39,040 --> 00:10:42,118 Singles and doubles only, with predefined exits. 205 00:10:42,160 --> 00:10:44,438 When we go back in, it'll be a big, concerted move. 206 00:10:44,480 --> 00:10:46,118 Only moves worth making. 207 00:10:46,160 --> 00:10:47,798 I've got some ideas, stuff I'm looking at. 208 00:10:47,840 --> 00:10:49,398 - We start with-- - But not yet. 209 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:51,440 Not until I'm bulletproof. 210 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:54,880 Prepare. But don't act. 211 00:11:06,760 --> 00:11:08,760 How come you two didn't run to me or Philip? 212 00:11:11,160 --> 00:11:15,798 Uh, these-- these two are good guys and good earners. 213 00:11:15,840 --> 00:11:17,840 And they weren't even there. Didn't go see him. 214 00:11:20,560 --> 00:11:22,598 -It's true what he says. -But they were invited. 215 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:24,640 You were, weren't you? 216 00:11:25,840 --> 00:11:27,318 You were touched, 217 00:11:27,360 --> 00:11:29,480 invited to go hear a pitch from Axe Global. 218 00:11:31,640 --> 00:11:33,640 You didn't report it. 219 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:35,638 We also didn't go. 220 00:11:35,680 --> 00:11:37,678 As Dollar Bill said. 221 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:38,998 Because your feelings ran so deep 222 00:11:39,040 --> 00:11:40,718 you couldn't bear passing in person? 223 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:42,398 You knew if you looked upon him you would submit. 224 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:44,440 Is that right? 225 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:48,760 -Sounds right. -I said it, so, yeah. 226 00:11:50,520 --> 00:11:52,520 It is. 227 00:11:56,160 --> 00:11:57,878 But we didn't go. 228 00:11:57,920 --> 00:12:00,278 We're not the bad guys here. 229 00:12:00,320 --> 00:12:02,320 Nope. You're not. 230 00:12:04,840 --> 00:12:06,398 But so what? 231 00:12:06,440 --> 00:12:09,158 Good guys, good earners. Go join a 4H club. 232 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:11,200 I'll find more. You're both fired. 233 00:12:12,320 --> 00:12:13,998 What the fuck? 234 00:12:14,040 --> 00:12:15,678 These emotions you have can be played in ways 235 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:17,198 you aren't even gonna be aware of. 236 00:12:17,240 --> 00:12:19,920 You're a risk to me. Or were. Goodbye. 237 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:50,518 You understand why Prince had to let Ben Kim and Tuk go. 238 00:12:50,560 --> 00:12:52,958 I understood what the man said. 239 00:12:53,000 --> 00:12:54,318 Is that how you would have handled it? 240 00:12:54,360 --> 00:12:55,718 I don't know, 241 00:12:55,760 --> 00:12:57,998 but I saw the logic of it instantly. 242 00:12:58,040 --> 00:13:00,040 Do you ever disagree? 243 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:01,678 If you do, does he listen? 244 00:13:01,720 --> 00:13:03,438 We communicate all day long 245 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:04,478 in ways verbal and otherwise. 246 00:13:04,520 --> 00:13:05,998 He knows where I stand. 247 00:13:06,040 --> 00:13:07,838 And that'll carry over to Washington? 248 00:13:07,880 --> 00:13:09,598 -That's the plan. -You're good with that? 249 00:13:09,640 --> 00:13:11,558 You see him in the chair? 250 00:13:11,600 --> 00:13:13,558 You have doubts? 251 00:13:13,600 --> 00:13:16,598 No. I just like him here, steering this big boy of a ship. 252 00:13:16,640 --> 00:13:18,838 You will still feel his steady hand on the rudder 253 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:21,398 whenever you fear you might lose control of it. 254 00:13:21,440 --> 00:13:22,838 But you won't need that. 255 00:13:22,880 --> 00:13:24,880 By then, you will be fully ready. 256 00:13:25,480 --> 00:13:27,480 Yes, sir. 257 00:13:28,080 --> 00:13:29,358 That's how you feel, isn't it? 258 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:30,878 Solid with all this right now? 259 00:13:30,920 --> 00:13:33,038 As a slab of Carrara marble, Unc. 260 00:13:33,080 --> 00:13:35,358 And you can get done what you need to 261 00:13:35,400 --> 00:13:36,878 with the personnel left at your disposal? 262 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:38,038 Not a problem. 263 00:13:38,080 --> 00:13:40,080 Good. 264 00:13:46,880 --> 00:13:48,958 Sadly, your move to hire back 265 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:50,958 your people out from under me failed, 266 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:52,558 like nearly everything you've tried lately. 267 00:13:52,600 --> 00:13:54,840 Not everything, Mike, huh? 268 00:13:59,280 --> 00:14:01,280 Where you headed? 269 00:14:02,280 --> 00:14:03,918 Call me for the next campaign event. 270 00:14:03,960 --> 00:14:05,758 I'll live up to my end of the agreement. 271 00:14:05,800 --> 00:14:07,438 Till then, I'll be bouldering in the 'Gunks. 272 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:09,480 With Derek? 273 00:14:10,760 --> 00:14:12,760 Now you're not talking? 274 00:14:13,480 --> 00:14:15,558 Don't, Mike. 275 00:14:15,600 --> 00:14:17,678 We're don't ask, don't tell again? 276 00:14:17,720 --> 00:14:20,278 We agreed to pause the arrangement during the campaign. 277 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:23,080 That agreement got overridden by certain other actions. 278 00:14:25,480 --> 00:14:27,480 Tell me I'm wrong. 279 00:14:28,560 --> 00:14:30,478 This can be used against me. 280 00:14:30,520 --> 00:14:32,758 It has been. 281 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:35,360 Which raises the question of who did what first? 282 00:14:36,960 --> 00:14:38,960 Not a question I'm interested in. 283 00:14:39,760 --> 00:14:41,478 So I'm going off the grid. 284 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:43,918 Nothing will be known, nothing will be raised, 285 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:46,558 nothing will be written. 286 00:14:46,600 --> 00:14:48,478 I'm just gonna go do my thing, 287 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:50,520 while you continue to do yours. 288 00:14:51,760 --> 00:14:53,760 As always. 289 00:15:01,360 --> 00:15:03,360 Derek sent a picture. 290 00:15:04,240 --> 00:15:05,718 Big rocks. 291 00:15:05,760 --> 00:15:07,798 Don't get too excited. 292 00:15:07,840 --> 00:15:09,758 I kept my focus on business. 293 00:15:09,800 --> 00:15:11,838 There's a matter I need to read you in on. 294 00:15:11,880 --> 00:15:14,600 But first, did you handle the prior matter? Winston? 295 00:15:18,280 --> 00:15:20,520 "Bring me my Bow of burning gold: 296 00:15:22,240 --> 00:15:25,198 Bring me my Arrows of desire: 297 00:15:25,240 --> 00:15:27,318 Bring me my Spear: 298 00:15:27,360 --> 00:15:29,798 O clouds unfold! 299 00:15:29,840 --> 00:15:32,640 Bring me my Chariot of fire!" 300 00:15:34,480 --> 00:15:36,838 Do I need a bow, a spear, a chariot? 301 00:15:36,880 --> 00:15:40,798 Nay, we just need your algorithm. 302 00:15:40,840 --> 00:15:44,838 You know, ChatGPT-4 can adjust the tone of the words it uses 303 00:15:44,880 --> 00:15:46,758 to meet the vernacular of the questioner. 304 00:15:46,800 --> 00:15:48,638 Some humans can do same. 305 00:15:48,680 --> 00:15:50,838 Let me try. 306 00:15:50,880 --> 00:15:53,398 Reviewing contents of entire Internet. 307 00:15:53,440 --> 00:15:55,598 Matching your inane turn of phrase. 308 00:15:55,640 --> 00:15:57,838 And, yes, locked in. 309 00:15:57,880 --> 00:15:59,758 Let's try this: 310 00:15:59,800 --> 00:16:02,038 "So you ride yourselves over the fields 311 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:04,798 and you make all your animal deals, 312 00:16:04,840 --> 00:16:08,078 and your wise men don't know how it feels 313 00:16:08,120 --> 00:16:10,280 to be thick as a brick." 314 00:16:11,320 --> 00:16:12,598 Yeah, that works. 315 00:16:12,640 --> 00:16:14,718 Ah, the Tull. 316 00:16:14,760 --> 00:16:17,718 Love it, love it, loave it. 317 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:19,718 Thick as a brick. 318 00:16:19,760 --> 00:16:21,838 Hard no on that. 319 00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:23,518 I can set an after-school playdate for you two 320 00:16:23,560 --> 00:16:25,438 to continue along these engaging lines, but first-- 321 00:16:25,480 --> 00:16:27,518 What I'm pointing out is he must be thick as a brick 322 00:16:27,560 --> 00:16:30,278 to ask for what he and you and this place already have: 323 00:16:30,320 --> 00:16:31,598 my algo. 324 00:16:31,640 --> 00:16:32,878 No, I got it, 325 00:16:32,920 --> 00:16:34,718 but what we need specifically 326 00:16:34,760 --> 00:16:37,878 is for you to reset the parameters on the risk algo. 327 00:16:37,920 --> 00:16:40,638 Dial back profit as prime objective temporarily 328 00:16:40,680 --> 00:16:42,718 in order to really protect downside. 329 00:16:42,760 --> 00:16:45,718 Yeah, that kind of adjustment is not in the deal. 330 00:16:45,760 --> 00:16:48,438 The spirit of the arrangement we made, Winston, should-- 331 00:16:48,480 --> 00:16:49,918 I'm more a "letter of the contract" 332 00:16:49,960 --> 00:16:51,918 sort of guy, you know? So... 333 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:55,878 "The letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life." 334 00:16:55,920 --> 00:16:59,278 That's some New Testament shit, you hear me? 335 00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:01,318 I see it like this. 336 00:17:01,360 --> 00:17:03,478 I could remind you of all the various and sundry ways 337 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:05,398 that I could ruin your life. 338 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:07,678 Or I could treat you like a valued, 339 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:10,798 important and brilliant member of the team, 340 00:17:10,840 --> 00:17:12,478 being asked to roll up the sleeves. 341 00:17:12,520 --> 00:17:14,358 It's not about the work it'll take. 342 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:16,678 That's fine. I'm Wozniak on 'roids up in this motherfucker. 343 00:17:16,720 --> 00:17:19,318 Nope. It's about ego. 344 00:17:19,360 --> 00:17:20,798 You just said that. 345 00:17:20,840 --> 00:17:22,958 Ego, which translates into dollars. 346 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:24,998 The whole thing is, I am in the process 347 00:17:25,040 --> 00:17:26,518 of careering off of this algorithm, 348 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:27,918 and for that to be the case, 349 00:17:27,960 --> 00:17:29,518 I need it to be a money-making machine. 350 00:17:29,560 --> 00:17:31,518 -Which it is. -I get it. 351 00:17:31,560 --> 00:17:33,558 So, what dollar figure would you attach 352 00:17:33,600 --> 00:17:35,518 to the sublimation of that ego 353 00:17:35,560 --> 00:17:39,198 in order for us to get what we need right now? 354 00:17:39,240 --> 00:17:41,878 It's a seven-figure number that starts with "Oh, shit!" 355 00:17:41,920 --> 00:17:43,998 That'll be fine. 356 00:17:44,040 --> 00:17:46,878 Get started today. Now. 357 00:17:46,920 --> 00:17:48,518 We have a time frame. 358 00:17:48,560 --> 00:17:50,678 It's right fucking now. 359 00:17:50,720 --> 00:17:52,318 That's not what I'm here to walk through. 360 00:17:52,360 --> 00:17:54,918 Well, can it wait? Today is about the money first. 361 00:17:54,960 --> 00:17:57,118 This is about the money. 362 00:17:57,160 --> 00:17:59,758 I expected Chuck would be strategising 363 00:17:59,800 --> 00:18:01,358 with former Axe Cappers. 364 00:18:01,400 --> 00:18:02,438 Didn't know where else 365 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:03,758 the radar blip would come from, 366 00:18:03,800 --> 00:18:05,800 but I was ready. 367 00:18:10,200 --> 00:18:13,078 Based on the binder Chuck has so graciously provided, 368 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:16,038 we have a pretty good overview of Prince's private holdings. 369 00:18:16,080 --> 00:18:18,958 Now this brain trust can lay out an attack plan. 370 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:21,398 Best targets in my opinion are the restaurant group, 371 00:18:21,440 --> 00:18:23,678 the meat-processing plants, clothing chains, 372 00:18:23,720 --> 00:18:25,438 and auto parts manufacturers. 373 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:26,678 Hey, do you mind if I burn one? 374 00:18:26,720 --> 00:18:28,038 Uh, I do mind. 375 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:30,998 Whomsoever ordered these, whoa. 376 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:33,358 Well, it's Kensington Deli, so... 377 00:18:33,400 --> 00:18:36,478 Hey, let's lay out how to attack this shit. 378 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:38,398 All are vulnerable to misinformation, 379 00:18:38,440 --> 00:18:40,998 disinformation, false information, 380 00:18:41,040 --> 00:18:44,278 all designed to drive the enterprise value down. 381 00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:47,278 Once the balance sheets start to wobble, it just gets easier. 382 00:18:47,320 --> 00:18:49,238 There's also sabotage from within. 383 00:18:49,280 --> 00:18:52,638 Infiltrate personnel in to encourage internal conflict. 384 00:18:52,680 --> 00:18:54,678 Disputes among the management team. 385 00:18:54,720 --> 00:18:56,678 Create divisions between employees. 386 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:58,438 Foster a toxic work environment. 387 00:18:58,480 --> 00:19:00,078 I, for one, know how debilitating that can be. 388 00:19:00,120 --> 00:19:02,318 It really does lead to decreased productivity 389 00:19:02,360 --> 00:19:03,558 and a weakened company culture. 390 00:19:03,600 --> 00:19:05,158 You sure I can't burn one? 391 00:19:05,200 --> 00:19:06,718 I'll blow the smoke out of the window. 392 00:19:06,760 --> 00:19:08,760 It makes my synapses fire faster. 393 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:12,118 I know that's not what it typically does, 394 00:19:12,160 --> 00:19:15,478 but my doctor says I have a paradoxical reaction to weed. 395 00:19:15,520 --> 00:19:17,318 Your doctor says that? 396 00:19:17,360 --> 00:19:19,158 I mean, she's not technically a doctor. 397 00:19:19,200 --> 00:19:20,358 More of a spirit walker. 398 00:19:20,400 --> 00:19:21,958 Answer's still no. 399 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:24,958 There are also poison pill strategies. 400 00:19:25,000 --> 00:19:27,558 Clandestinely encourage unethical business practices. 401 00:19:27,600 --> 00:19:29,518 -Bribery, you mean? -Sure. 402 00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:31,158 If you want to get earthy about it. 403 00:19:31,200 --> 00:19:33,638 Which you fellas could then investigate and announce. 404 00:19:33,680 --> 00:19:36,038 And legal entanglements. 405 00:19:36,080 --> 00:19:38,518 Lawsuits designed to tie up their resources 406 00:19:38,560 --> 00:19:39,838 in lengthy battles that distract them 407 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:41,880 from their core business operations. 408 00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:51,038 Amanda, you have a grand jury suit? 409 00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:53,838 'Cause you're gonna need it. Lots of appearances coming up. 410 00:19:53,880 --> 00:19:56,158 We've stumbled upon a whole bunch of dirty companies, 411 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:57,918 as you see. 412 00:19:57,960 --> 00:20:01,478 You're going to probably need more than one. 413 00:20:01,520 --> 00:20:02,918 Try something without stripes. 414 00:20:02,960 --> 00:20:05,318 - They moiré. - And get it quick. 415 00:20:05,360 --> 00:20:07,878 Grand jury's open, and we're going with a long list 416 00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:09,358 of charges against these companies. 417 00:20:09,400 --> 00:20:10,478 We expect indictments. 418 00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:12,078 You want me to suit up 419 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:13,678 for something we're six months away on? 420 00:20:13,720 --> 00:20:15,758 Six months? No. 421 00:20:15,800 --> 00:20:17,118 We're announcing these investigations 422 00:20:17,160 --> 00:20:19,160 and coming charges tomorrow. 423 00:20:20,680 --> 00:20:22,358 All of these companies are owned by Michael Prince, 424 00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:23,678 or his subsidiaries. 425 00:20:23,720 --> 00:20:25,358 Mm, that's right. 426 00:20:25,400 --> 00:20:27,318 We hurt the companies, and we hurt Prince. 427 00:20:27,360 --> 00:20:29,078 -Badly. -Tag the companies as bad. 428 00:20:29,120 --> 00:20:30,638 Ruin them without knowing 429 00:20:30,680 --> 00:20:31,958 if anything criminal actually happened. 430 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:34,918 Do the investigation after the fact. 431 00:20:34,960 --> 00:20:37,558 I plan on using the power of this office to its fullest, 432 00:20:37,600 --> 00:20:39,038 and I expect you to do the same. 433 00:20:39,080 --> 00:20:41,478 Otherwise it is wasted on you, 434 00:20:41,520 --> 00:20:44,078 and will be given to someone not so easily offended. 435 00:20:44,120 --> 00:20:46,438 You don't see me clutching my pearls. 436 00:20:46,480 --> 00:20:48,158 I don't even own any. 437 00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:50,678 Guys, there is an order to things. 438 00:20:50,720 --> 00:20:54,358 Learn of a crime, investigate, confirm, announce, 439 00:20:54,400 --> 00:20:57,278 so that only companies that are bad actors are hurt. 440 00:20:57,320 --> 00:21:00,078 And I assure you we will find crimes. 441 00:21:00,120 --> 00:21:02,200 Fruit of a poison tree called Michael Prince. 442 00:21:04,600 --> 00:21:06,038 You're okay with this? 443 00:21:06,080 --> 00:21:07,918 We have enough to start. 444 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:10,040 And I will slumber like a wee babe tonight. 445 00:21:11,960 --> 00:21:13,518 While I will sleep as always: 446 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:15,598 deeply, but only 20 minutes at a time. 447 00:21:15,640 --> 00:21:18,280 But, yes, free of moral paroxysms. 448 00:21:20,760 --> 00:21:23,838 There are thousands of employees at these companies. 449 00:21:23,880 --> 00:21:26,518 Working people who will not be once we start this. 450 00:21:26,560 --> 00:21:29,198 When one man rises to this level of threat, 451 00:21:29,240 --> 00:21:31,240 that is the way the system must be used. 452 00:21:36,640 --> 00:21:38,198 You're not in law school anymore. 453 00:21:38,240 --> 00:21:40,240 This is the show. 454 00:21:41,080 --> 00:21:42,998 So you have two choices, Miss Torre. 455 00:21:43,040 --> 00:21:45,198 You can do your job and write the briefs 456 00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:47,598 and stand with us as we announce these investigations tomorrow, 457 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:49,880 or be complicit. 458 00:22:15,880 --> 00:22:17,880 Is it just us, or are we waiting for the Third Man? 459 00:22:19,280 --> 00:22:21,718 You can almost hear the footsteps. 460 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:25,278 What you said. About Chuck showing who he is. 461 00:22:25,320 --> 00:22:26,638 It fucking happened. 462 00:22:26,680 --> 00:22:28,078 Tell me. 463 00:22:28,120 --> 00:22:29,398 The three of them. 464 00:22:29,440 --> 00:22:31,118 Him and Ira and Allerd, 465 00:22:31,160 --> 00:22:32,718 they all line up together and expect what from me? 466 00:22:32,760 --> 00:22:34,518 Obedience? Fealty? 467 00:22:34,560 --> 00:22:36,718 I need the thing, not your feelings about the thing. 468 00:22:36,760 --> 00:22:38,998 He's got a list of Prince's private companies. 469 00:22:39,040 --> 00:22:40,438 Investigations to be announced tomorrow. 470 00:22:40,480 --> 00:22:41,878 There's nothing there. 471 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:43,078 I may not be voting for your boss, 472 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:44,998 but he's as far from a crime 473 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:47,438 as I am from starring in a Black Swan remake. 474 00:22:47,480 --> 00:22:48,838 Don't have the dance moves? 475 00:22:48,880 --> 00:22:50,880 My jeté is for shit. 476 00:22:51,960 --> 00:22:53,960 The targets. And how targeted. 477 00:22:57,480 --> 00:22:58,878 Wow. 478 00:22:58,920 --> 00:23:00,318 I can't stop these investigations, 479 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:01,518 or the announcements that are coming. 480 00:23:01,560 --> 00:23:03,998 I can't stop him. 481 00:23:04,040 --> 00:23:06,160 But I can at least knock the intended victim out of the way. 482 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:23,198 So, yeah, I have a source and some documentation. 483 00:23:23,240 --> 00:23:25,558 I know how Chuck is gonna attack, and where. 484 00:23:25,600 --> 00:23:28,478 Who's the source? How close? How good? And who? 485 00:23:28,520 --> 00:23:29,998 Close. All I can say. 486 00:23:30,040 --> 00:23:31,958 Without the specific name, 487 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,758 it's hard for me to put confidence in the information. 488 00:23:33,800 --> 00:23:35,678 I understand what you're thinking-- 489 00:23:35,720 --> 00:23:37,678 that Chuck might want you to know he's investigating 490 00:23:37,720 --> 00:23:39,318 to induce a reaction, but I can't tell you. 491 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:40,878 For the source's sake. 492 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:43,200 Nice of you to protect Amanda Torre from SDNY. 493 00:23:45,200 --> 00:23:47,118 Shit. 494 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:49,160 So those footsteps. I wasn't just hearing things. 495 00:23:51,960 --> 00:23:53,798 Smart. Trust no one. 496 00:23:53,840 --> 00:23:55,878 I don't even know who they're tracking or when. 497 00:23:55,920 --> 00:23:57,398 I just look at what they send me. 498 00:23:57,440 --> 00:23:59,518 It's that same prudence that makes me suggest 499 00:23:59,560 --> 00:24:02,758 you sell out your positions even in these private companies. 500 00:24:02,800 --> 00:24:04,478 All your private equity positions. 501 00:24:04,520 --> 00:24:05,598 Unless he wants us to do that. 502 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:07,638 Unless that won't be enough. 503 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:10,198 It all depends on how many steps from the idiot he thinks I am, 504 00:24:10,240 --> 00:24:12,678 and he presumes I think he is. 505 00:24:14,640 --> 00:24:15,958 I-I need a whiteboard. 506 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,798 Dunlop just texted me, Mike. 507 00:24:17,840 --> 00:24:19,598 She needs to push your dinner. 508 00:24:19,640 --> 00:24:22,038 -Tomorrow? -"Heading back home. 509 00:24:22,080 --> 00:24:24,080 Next trip should be soon." 510 00:24:32,840 --> 00:24:34,198 Herbert Yardley. Know the name? 511 00:24:34,240 --> 00:24:35,998 WWII codebreaker. 512 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:40,638 And wrote the first great poker strategy book. 513 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:43,758 In it, he kind of invents game theory. 514 00:24:43,800 --> 00:24:46,278 Now the example we use to figure this out is the quarterback, 515 00:24:46,320 --> 00:24:48,678 because in order to defend against him, 516 00:24:48,720 --> 00:24:51,478 you need to figure out how many steps removed 517 00:24:51,520 --> 00:24:53,638 from the idiot he is. 518 00:24:53,680 --> 00:24:56,358 An idiot quarterback looks directly 519 00:24:56,400 --> 00:24:58,958 at the man he throws to. 520 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:01,758 Now, what do you do if you're the middle linebacker, Kate? 521 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:04,078 Jump into the path of the ball, just go where he's looking 522 00:25:04,120 --> 00:25:05,638 and intercept the pass. 523 00:25:05,680 --> 00:25:07,038 And if he's one step removed, 524 00:25:07,080 --> 00:25:11,558 if he looks left but throws right each time. 525 00:25:11,600 --> 00:25:14,158 - Also easy to defend. - Sure. 526 00:25:14,200 --> 00:25:16,238 You go to the opposite of his eyes and intercept the pass. 527 00:25:16,280 --> 00:25:17,838 But-- and this is where the idea 528 00:25:17,880 --> 00:25:20,358 of un-exploitable play comes from-- 529 00:25:20,400 --> 00:25:22,158 if he knows you're running this thought process, 530 00:25:22,200 --> 00:25:25,038 he can figure how many steps removed you think he is, 531 00:25:25,080 --> 00:25:28,558 and he can go eight or nine steps further out. 532 00:25:28,600 --> 00:25:31,000 Chuck is going to announce an investigation... 533 00:25:32,160 --> 00:25:33,758 so I sell. 534 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:36,520 But he wants me to know, so I don't sell. 535 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:40,718 But he knows I know, 536 00:25:40,760 --> 00:25:42,758 so he doesn't really want me to sell. 537 00:25:42,800 --> 00:25:44,800 On and on. 538 00:25:47,400 --> 00:25:49,478 Now the question is, 539 00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:51,518 how many degrees from the idiot does he think I am? 540 00:25:51,560 --> 00:25:53,838 How many is he? 541 00:25:53,880 --> 00:25:55,880 That's what I need to figure, right? 542 00:25:57,520 --> 00:25:59,118 No. 543 00:26:02,400 --> 00:26:04,838 Good. Good. 544 00:26:04,880 --> 00:26:07,438 That's what he wants me spending my time on. 545 00:26:07,480 --> 00:26:10,558 Sorting out the financial attack he and Axe are planning. 546 00:26:10,600 --> 00:26:13,038 He wants all my focus on that flank, 547 00:26:13,080 --> 00:26:15,160 ignoring the front where the war is really taking place. 548 00:26:17,480 --> 00:26:19,758 Shoot. Get back to Dunlop. 549 00:26:19,800 --> 00:26:20,998 Tell her to be at my house tonight 550 00:26:21,040 --> 00:26:22,558 after whatever she's doing. 551 00:26:22,600 --> 00:26:24,798 Demand it. 552 00:26:24,840 --> 00:26:27,360 She doesn't leave the isle of Manhattan before we meet. 553 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:30,358 That's what you counted on. 554 00:26:30,400 --> 00:26:32,438 Getting me all caught up in your frontal attack 555 00:26:32,480 --> 00:26:34,158 so I'd miss the real play: 556 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:36,558 winning Governor Dunlop and her support. 557 00:26:36,600 --> 00:26:38,118 -Huh. -But you see, 558 00:26:38,160 --> 00:26:41,118 I remembered what was most important to me: 559 00:26:41,160 --> 00:26:44,038 the presidency, and how to get there. 560 00:26:44,080 --> 00:26:46,638 I think you know she hasn't made her announcement yet. 561 00:26:46,680 --> 00:26:49,398 No, but I think I know what it's gonna be. 562 00:26:49,440 --> 00:26:51,358 Do you? 563 00:26:51,400 --> 00:26:53,398 Well, then you should know what I did yesterday, Mike. 564 00:27:07,760 --> 00:27:10,518 So this is where the magic happens. 565 00:27:10,560 --> 00:27:13,798 Never could make the elephant disappear when it came to you. 566 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:15,798 But yeah, this is the place. 567 00:27:15,840 --> 00:27:18,518 Though as you know, the usual weapons of this office 568 00:27:18,560 --> 00:27:21,920 are also coming up short against Prince. 569 00:27:23,720 --> 00:27:25,720 All right, well, let's get into it. 570 00:27:26,480 --> 00:27:27,798 Do your thing, Wend. 571 00:27:27,840 --> 00:27:30,078 We're dealing with an ambitious, 572 00:27:30,120 --> 00:27:32,838 competitive, confident, 573 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:36,198 charismatic, socially conscious strategic thinker 574 00:27:36,240 --> 00:27:39,278 with high emotional intelligence and deep resources. 575 00:27:39,320 --> 00:27:40,478 Jeez, it's a wonder I even thought 576 00:27:40,520 --> 00:27:42,198 to come back for this fight. 577 00:27:42,240 --> 00:27:43,918 Or even why I get out of bed in the morning. 578 00:27:43,960 --> 00:27:46,078 But he's morally complex, 579 00:27:46,120 --> 00:27:48,198 which means he likes to think he's more ethical 580 00:27:48,240 --> 00:27:49,878 than those around him. 581 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:51,438 And he is not immune from engaging 582 00:27:51,480 --> 00:27:53,278 in questionable tactics to achieve his goals. 583 00:27:53,320 --> 00:27:57,038 That is a slippery slope, and one place he can be hit. 584 00:27:57,080 --> 00:28:00,320 And he believes in his own infallibility above all else. 585 00:28:01,600 --> 00:28:02,958 Something you fell prey to 586 00:28:03,000 --> 00:28:04,518 that last time you tangled with the man. 587 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:07,278 I thought my play was un-exploitable. 588 00:28:07,320 --> 00:28:09,718 Until you found out that any approach can be exploited 589 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:11,760 if it becomes known. 590 00:28:12,640 --> 00:28:14,798 He's going to cash with everything. 591 00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:16,078 Whole Street's talking about it. 592 00:28:16,120 --> 00:28:18,198 It's untenable. 593 00:28:18,240 --> 00:28:20,078 He's probably looking for some sort of hard reset 594 00:28:20,120 --> 00:28:22,318 to make sure we're not already in his holdings. 595 00:28:22,360 --> 00:28:24,278 He'll have to buy back in fast. 596 00:28:24,320 --> 00:28:27,318 Nobody wants to pay him two and twenty to sit in cash. 597 00:28:27,360 --> 00:28:28,678 How long does he have? 598 00:28:28,720 --> 00:28:30,878 A few days, max. 599 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:33,198 He'll try to massage his investors, his employees, 600 00:28:33,240 --> 00:28:34,598 but he smells the attack. 601 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:35,958 He knows we want to hurt him. 602 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,918 Hurt? No. Annihilate. 603 00:28:37,960 --> 00:28:40,278 Send his holdings up in a mushroom cloud. 604 00:28:41,760 --> 00:28:43,398 You got a way to separate his cash 605 00:28:43,440 --> 00:28:44,758 from all the people that work there for him 606 00:28:44,800 --> 00:28:47,198 before you A-bomb his shit? 607 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:49,078 You know, the ones you told me you couldn't abandon 608 00:28:49,120 --> 00:28:50,758 and had to protect, 609 00:28:50,800 --> 00:28:52,278 so staying in London was out for you. 610 00:28:52,320 --> 00:28:54,320 Those people? 611 00:28:58,240 --> 00:28:59,598 There is no way. 612 00:28:59,640 --> 00:29:01,640 Price of doing business here. 613 00:29:03,000 --> 00:29:05,000 So who wins when Prince loses? 614 00:29:06,280 --> 00:29:07,878 The country. 615 00:29:07,920 --> 00:29:09,198 The world. 616 00:29:09,240 --> 00:29:11,198 Like it, don't love it. 617 00:29:13,040 --> 00:29:15,478 All right, let's shift venues 618 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:17,998 before your staff come into work and clock I'm here. 619 00:29:18,040 --> 00:29:19,678 You need someplace to work out of? 620 00:29:19,720 --> 00:29:21,720 I'm covered, Charles. 621 00:29:33,000 --> 00:29:35,558 Uh, yeah, I'd say you're covered. 622 00:29:35,600 --> 00:29:37,358 It'll do for now. 623 00:29:37,400 --> 00:29:39,278 Still have my eye on a different space for the long haul. 624 00:29:39,320 --> 00:29:41,320 Sure. 625 00:29:42,720 --> 00:29:44,038 Strength report. 626 00:29:44,080 --> 00:29:45,598 I think, from what I know, 627 00:29:45,640 --> 00:29:46,958 Prince is gonna try to lock up Dunlop. 628 00:29:47,000 --> 00:29:48,278 But she's not easy. 629 00:29:48,320 --> 00:29:49,398 We have to set it up 630 00:29:49,440 --> 00:29:50,678 so she does what we want. 631 00:29:50,720 --> 00:29:52,638 Bobby, you need to reach Dunlop. 632 00:29:52,680 --> 00:29:54,278 Offer her whatever you can. 633 00:29:54,320 --> 00:29:56,038 Make sure she doesn't do the wrong thing. 634 00:29:56,080 --> 00:29:58,718 And what is the overall plan at the moment? 635 00:29:58,760 --> 00:30:01,358 Bankrupt Prince, drain the portfolio, 636 00:30:01,400 --> 00:30:02,958 use whatever we know about the man 637 00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:05,438 and can glean to set it up. 638 00:30:05,480 --> 00:30:07,998 You do know-- He does know our money's in there too? 639 00:30:08,040 --> 00:30:10,078 Like I told them: Like it, don't love it. 640 00:30:10,120 --> 00:30:12,638 Pitched Dollar Bill and Victor. Pass from each. 641 00:30:12,680 --> 00:30:14,078 They love you, but... 642 00:30:14,120 --> 00:30:15,598 That's the smart move. 643 00:30:15,640 --> 00:30:17,158 Their money's holding them hostage. 644 00:30:17,200 --> 00:30:19,598 Most people aren't crazy like you, Taylor. 645 00:30:19,640 --> 00:30:20,998 -And Ben and Tuk? -Too emotional for them. 646 00:30:21,040 --> 00:30:22,558 The whole thing. They wouldn't meet. 647 00:30:22,600 --> 00:30:23,998 They knew if they saw me, especially you, 648 00:30:24,040 --> 00:30:26,038 they'd just go in for a hug and never let go. 649 00:30:26,080 --> 00:30:28,798 Dumb move. They'll be canned by now. 650 00:30:28,840 --> 00:30:31,278 You may be aware that the guillotine 651 00:30:31,320 --> 00:30:33,838 was originally conceived and fashioned 652 00:30:33,880 --> 00:30:36,398 by Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin 653 00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:38,958 as a more humane means of execution. 654 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:41,198 Unaware. 655 00:30:41,240 --> 00:30:43,438 But since we've already been decapitated, sans the humanity-- 656 00:30:43,480 --> 00:30:46,838 Lightning quick. 657 00:30:46,880 --> 00:30:50,038 Less likely to be botched than steel or scimitar. 658 00:30:50,080 --> 00:30:52,080 So, no severance package? 659 00:30:55,200 --> 00:30:56,678 So, yes severance package? 660 00:30:56,720 --> 00:31:00,238 Consider the mouton to have fallen. 661 00:31:00,280 --> 00:31:02,718 Detailed data sheets 662 00:31:02,760 --> 00:31:04,758 of every farthing you have tied up in this fund. 663 00:31:04,800 --> 00:31:06,758 Also known as what you stand to lose 664 00:31:06,800 --> 00:31:09,278 should you use or discuss or otherwise bandy about 665 00:31:09,320 --> 00:31:10,718 anything you have learned about trades 666 00:31:10,760 --> 00:31:12,558 and business practices here. 667 00:31:12,600 --> 00:31:14,638 You know we have aggressive non-competes, 668 00:31:14,680 --> 00:31:15,878 unless you think we're gonna bring 669 00:31:15,920 --> 00:31:18,118 our inside knowledge to Starbucks. 670 00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:20,158 Only place on the Street we can still work. 671 00:31:20,200 --> 00:31:22,758 You have aggressive non-disparagement clauses too. 672 00:31:22,800 --> 00:31:25,438 Should you wind up in said Starbucks, 673 00:31:25,480 --> 00:31:26,758 you had better be praising Mike Prince 674 00:31:26,800 --> 00:31:28,238 for the chance to quaff 675 00:31:28,280 --> 00:31:30,720 their barely potable breakfast blend. 676 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:35,600 Key cards, please. 677 00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:41,000 And your Nimbus rings. 678 00:31:52,720 --> 00:31:54,720 Find out how long their non-competes are. 679 00:31:56,080 --> 00:31:58,080 I've got to make a call. 680 00:32:00,160 --> 00:32:02,318 See, I wasn't exactly caught unawares 681 00:32:02,360 --> 00:32:04,718 by any of your highlight reel plays. 682 00:32:04,760 --> 00:32:06,318 Governor, don't meet with Michael Prince 683 00:32:06,360 --> 00:32:07,958 until you sit with me. 684 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:10,398 Mr. Axelrod, are we sharing calendars now? 685 00:32:10,440 --> 00:32:12,158 What makes you think I'm meeting with Michael Prince? 686 00:32:12,200 --> 00:32:13,918 You're the key piece. 687 00:32:13,960 --> 00:32:16,038 Anyone smart can see it. 688 00:32:16,080 --> 00:32:18,518 And Mike Prince, for all his flaws, is at least that. 689 00:32:18,560 --> 00:32:20,238 We all know you're in New York. Come on. 690 00:32:20,280 --> 00:32:23,398 All right, look, 691 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:25,958 I took the call because you're an influential man. 692 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,838 I like that you get straight to the punch. 693 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:29,880 That's my style. So I will. 694 00:32:30,840 --> 00:32:32,838 Even if you max out your contributions 695 00:32:32,880 --> 00:32:36,918 and get all your fancy friends to do the same... 696 00:32:36,960 --> 00:32:39,400 not sure the association is what I need right now. 697 00:32:41,160 --> 00:32:42,758 I'm no Wall Street fancy pants, 698 00:32:42,800 --> 00:32:44,838 so I don't see how you can help. 699 00:32:44,880 --> 00:32:46,998 And I sure don't see any value in meeting. 700 00:32:47,040 --> 00:32:49,238 Oh, I think there is. 701 00:32:49,280 --> 00:32:52,158 Whatever you have on with Prince, cancel it. 702 00:32:52,200 --> 00:32:53,758 Postpone it at least, 703 00:32:53,800 --> 00:32:55,800 and then meet with me so I can show you. 704 00:33:01,840 --> 00:33:03,840 -I'm gonna go check on the-- -Yeah, check on that. 705 00:33:08,360 --> 00:33:09,718 How we doing, guys? 706 00:33:09,760 --> 00:33:11,718 We're doing good, thanks. 707 00:33:11,760 --> 00:33:13,878 Fantastic, Tommy. 708 00:33:13,920 --> 00:33:15,478 I'm liking this new red. 709 00:33:15,520 --> 00:33:17,520 It's a good one. 710 00:33:19,080 --> 00:33:21,438 -All right, enjoy, everybody. -Thank you so much. 711 00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:23,398 Salut, gentlemen. 712 00:33:23,440 --> 00:33:24,758 Salut. Cheers. 713 00:33:24,800 --> 00:33:26,800 Salut. Enjoy your dinner. 714 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:30,718 I don't impress easily, 715 00:33:30,760 --> 00:33:32,198 but Rao's? 716 00:33:32,240 --> 00:33:33,798 All alone? 717 00:33:33,840 --> 00:33:35,798 Yeah, well, these are my people. 718 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:37,678 It can't be that simple. 719 00:33:37,720 --> 00:33:40,198 I've been asked here before by my biggest donors, 720 00:33:40,240 --> 00:33:42,878 richest people in the world offering to bring me. 721 00:33:42,920 --> 00:33:44,918 But I was never in town 722 00:33:44,960 --> 00:33:46,918 on the third Tuesday of the month, 723 00:33:46,960 --> 00:33:48,638 or whenever they had their regular table. 724 00:33:48,680 --> 00:33:52,238 And, look, you've got the whole place. 725 00:33:52,280 --> 00:33:54,478 Can't even imagine the cost. 726 00:33:54,520 --> 00:33:56,518 Nah. It ain't about that. 727 00:33:56,560 --> 00:33:58,078 Or net worth. 728 00:33:58,120 --> 00:33:59,318 You need to be a person. 729 00:33:59,360 --> 00:34:01,558 And have grip with Ron, 730 00:34:01,600 --> 00:34:03,798 and Frank Jr., Joe, Dino. 731 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:06,118 They need to be your friends. 732 00:34:06,160 --> 00:34:07,678 Then you need to be sure not to act like an asshole. 733 00:34:09,400 --> 00:34:13,078 Oh, this is one hell of a meatball. Good God. 734 00:34:13,120 --> 00:34:15,120 Well, that's the thing, though, isn't it? 735 00:34:15,840 --> 00:34:17,678 Riding with me. 736 00:34:17,720 --> 00:34:19,318 What do they say? 737 00:34:19,360 --> 00:34:21,478 The one thing you will never regret 738 00:34:21,520 --> 00:34:23,718 spending money or time on 739 00:34:23,760 --> 00:34:25,758 is a great experience. 740 00:34:25,800 --> 00:34:27,800 A memorable time. 741 00:34:28,960 --> 00:34:30,558 That's what I provide. 742 00:34:30,600 --> 00:34:33,478 When I look at you, I look at your appeal, 743 00:34:33,520 --> 00:34:34,918 your infrastructure. 744 00:34:34,960 --> 00:34:37,198 The memorable experience I want to provide 745 00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:38,918 is a trip to the White House. 746 00:34:38,960 --> 00:34:41,198 That would be one hell of a memorable one. 747 00:34:41,240 --> 00:34:43,078 Mm-hmm. Then work with me. 748 00:34:43,120 --> 00:34:46,878 Respond to Prince on your timeline, on mine, 749 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:49,518 on the way we decide to do together. 750 00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:51,158 And that's where this ends up. 751 00:34:51,200 --> 00:34:53,078 I'll put you on top in the race, 752 00:34:53,120 --> 00:34:55,160 but you got to do it the way I lay it out. 753 00:34:57,800 --> 00:35:01,398 This is one hell of a meatball, like I said. 754 00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:05,840 But it's a long way from there to the presidency. 755 00:35:07,000 --> 00:35:09,398 What kind of real guarantees can you make me? 756 00:35:09,440 --> 00:35:10,798 Well, that's a fair question. 757 00:35:10,840 --> 00:35:12,238 What's he offered? 758 00:35:12,280 --> 00:35:13,678 You asked me to cancel the meeting, 759 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:15,078 so I don't know where he'll start. 760 00:35:15,120 --> 00:35:17,838 Probably cabinet positions. 761 00:35:17,880 --> 00:35:19,158 But we all know where it'll end up. 762 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:20,638 Then let me help you 763 00:35:20,680 --> 00:35:22,680 think through all the ramifications. 764 00:35:24,400 --> 00:35:25,758 Axe, you're impressive. 765 00:35:25,800 --> 00:35:28,198 This is impressive. 766 00:35:28,240 --> 00:35:30,838 But this is something I've worked my whole life for. 767 00:35:30,880 --> 00:35:34,078 Then don't barter that dream to a guy so transactional 768 00:35:34,120 --> 00:35:36,958 he'll sell VP for your support. 769 00:35:37,000 --> 00:35:39,520 And the truth is, you shouldn't even settle for that. 770 00:35:42,320 --> 00:35:44,158 Here we go. 771 00:35:44,200 --> 00:35:45,678 -Here's the veal parm. -Thanks, Dino. 772 00:35:45,720 --> 00:35:47,720 -Enjoy. -Thank you. 773 00:35:48,720 --> 00:35:50,598 So, aside from the best veal in the city, 774 00:35:50,640 --> 00:35:52,640 what can you really offer me? 775 00:36:17,360 --> 00:36:19,360 You're really doing it. 776 00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:22,278 Vagabonding. 777 00:36:22,320 --> 00:36:24,638 Night flight to the West Coast? 778 00:36:24,680 --> 00:36:26,518 Or are you going the other way, Prague or Stockholm? 779 00:36:26,560 --> 00:36:27,918 Morocco, baby. 780 00:36:27,960 --> 00:36:29,718 Sheltering Sky time. 781 00:36:29,760 --> 00:36:31,478 Smoking kief. 782 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:32,958 Do you smoke it? 783 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:35,000 I don't know, do you? Or chew it. 784 00:36:35,720 --> 00:36:37,678 Anyway, North Africa, 785 00:36:37,720 --> 00:36:39,278 then the Middle East, 786 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:40,358 then I don't know where. 787 00:36:40,400 --> 00:36:42,038 Good choice. All of it. 788 00:36:42,080 --> 00:36:43,558 So, what's the plan? 789 00:36:43,600 --> 00:36:44,758 Go until the money runs out? 790 00:36:44,800 --> 00:36:46,318 Because I've checked and saw how much 791 00:36:46,360 --> 00:36:48,078 you've slowly been pulling out of the fund. 792 00:36:48,120 --> 00:36:50,718 -Unlike the rest of us. -Yeah, pretty much. 793 00:36:50,760 --> 00:36:52,558 Time for something else. 794 00:36:52,600 --> 00:36:54,318 Maybe find myself some 795 00:36:54,360 --> 00:36:56,518 Kim Gordon-Thurston Moore type heat, 796 00:36:56,560 --> 00:36:59,718 but with a better ending, you know? 797 00:36:59,760 --> 00:37:02,038 Not gonna find that at the firm. 798 00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:04,080 No, you're not. 799 00:37:05,480 --> 00:37:07,480 Wait, you're not here to try to stop me? 800 00:37:08,800 --> 00:37:10,118 I'm glad you're going, 801 00:37:10,160 --> 00:37:11,638 but you left me that book. 802 00:37:11,680 --> 00:37:13,680 That was an invitation to say goodbye. 803 00:37:15,560 --> 00:37:18,080 I can't hug you with this backpack on. 804 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:23,918 Thank you for bringing me in. For teaching me. 805 00:37:23,960 --> 00:37:25,960 -I could have never-- -Shh. 806 00:37:48,280 --> 00:37:51,198 Two billionaires want to take me to prom, 807 00:37:51,240 --> 00:37:53,838 and neither of them are getting me jazzed about the after-party. 808 00:37:53,880 --> 00:37:55,798 -Uh-huh. -So, 809 00:37:55,840 --> 00:37:57,958 ya-fucking-hoo to me. 810 00:37:58,000 --> 00:38:00,238 Well, I have to think 811 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:02,598 if there was nothing that Axe said worth considering, 812 00:38:02,640 --> 00:38:04,118 you wouldn't have come to me. 813 00:38:04,160 --> 00:38:06,198 Prince is too smooth. 814 00:38:06,240 --> 00:38:08,520 Too confident. He's built different. 815 00:38:10,120 --> 00:38:11,718 It's like he ate the Great Man Theory 816 00:38:11,760 --> 00:38:13,078 and asked for seconds. 817 00:38:13,120 --> 00:38:15,678 Well, no argument there. 818 00:38:15,720 --> 00:38:17,478 But I'm not seeing enough evidence 819 00:38:17,520 --> 00:38:19,518 your guy is that different. 820 00:38:19,560 --> 00:38:21,198 Which is why I am here. 821 00:38:21,240 --> 00:38:23,398 And I am grateful you are, Governor. 822 00:38:23,440 --> 00:38:25,440 I don't need gratitude. 823 00:38:26,240 --> 00:38:28,240 I need clarity. 824 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:31,118 Clarity. 825 00:38:31,160 --> 00:38:32,838 Okay. 826 00:38:32,880 --> 00:38:37,120 Well, Bobby Axelrod doesn't lie to himself. 827 00:38:38,880 --> 00:38:40,438 If he says he's gonna do something monstrous, 828 00:38:40,480 --> 00:38:41,718 that's what he does. 829 00:38:41,760 --> 00:38:44,438 And that's what he is. 830 00:38:44,480 --> 00:38:46,318 A self-aware monster. 831 00:38:46,360 --> 00:38:48,518 If he says we can get you to the White House, 832 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:50,118 it's not to serve his ego. 833 00:38:50,160 --> 00:38:52,160 It is simply the truth. 834 00:38:53,040 --> 00:38:54,678 Hmm. 835 00:38:54,720 --> 00:38:57,478 An honest cocky son of a bitch. 836 00:38:57,520 --> 00:38:59,798 And there's your difference. 837 00:38:59,840 --> 00:39:02,518 Axe has ego, and doesn't pretend otherwise. 838 00:39:02,560 --> 00:39:06,118 Prince wants you to believe he is the benevolent, 839 00:39:06,160 --> 00:39:08,398 humble servant of the greater good. 840 00:39:08,440 --> 00:39:10,318 A selfless billionaire. 841 00:39:10,360 --> 00:39:12,158 Hmm. Sounds like a punch line. 842 00:39:12,200 --> 00:39:14,878 If success in politics is the ability to seem sincere 843 00:39:14,920 --> 00:39:17,518 when no sincerity actually exists, 844 00:39:17,560 --> 00:39:22,118 then Prince is the ultimate politician. 845 00:39:22,160 --> 00:39:24,478 I hear what you're telling me. I do. 846 00:39:24,520 --> 00:39:27,398 But see, you just said it right there. 847 00:39:27,440 --> 00:39:29,518 One of them is in politics, 848 00:39:29,560 --> 00:39:31,078 and that's the game I'm in. 849 00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:34,718 And that's the game I want you to win. 850 00:39:34,760 --> 00:39:36,918 Long term. 851 00:39:36,960 --> 00:39:40,558 And I really know how you can get this done. 852 00:39:40,600 --> 00:39:43,920 It is the one thing on Earth I am truly elite at. 853 00:39:46,800 --> 00:39:48,800 Walk me through it, then. 854 00:39:52,840 --> 00:39:56,118 So, you see, we put up some roadblocks of our own. 855 00:39:56,160 --> 00:39:58,998 I can see why you feel good about this, Axe. I can. 856 00:39:59,040 --> 00:40:01,198 But there's one beat I left out of my own story. 857 00:40:01,240 --> 00:40:05,518 I did, you see, end up having my own meeting with Dunlop. 858 00:40:05,560 --> 00:40:08,798 Governor, now that you've met all over town, 859 00:40:08,840 --> 00:40:11,758 I'm glad you decided to find time for me. 860 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:13,958 Well, I wanted to make you the last meeting, 861 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:17,198 so I wouldn't have to tell you that I'd have to think about it. 862 00:40:17,240 --> 00:40:19,240 -Either way. -Considerate. 863 00:40:21,080 --> 00:40:23,118 Sure. That's what it is. 864 00:40:23,160 --> 00:40:24,918 As I am considerate of those I vanquish. 865 00:40:24,960 --> 00:40:27,678 No reason to pull a full Angel Reese. 866 00:40:27,720 --> 00:40:30,198 I like her spunk and fire. 867 00:40:30,240 --> 00:40:31,998 Of course you do. 868 00:40:32,040 --> 00:40:34,118 When I played, I was more in the 869 00:40:34,160 --> 00:40:36,558 "just place the ball on the baseline after you score" mode. 870 00:40:36,600 --> 00:40:38,600 That's what went in Indiana in the '90s. 871 00:40:40,240 --> 00:40:41,598 Different world now. 872 00:40:41,640 --> 00:40:42,958 Certain things, certain values, 873 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:44,558 should remain constant. 874 00:40:44,600 --> 00:40:46,918 We aren't playing to an audience, Mike. 875 00:40:46,960 --> 00:40:48,960 What can you offer me? 876 00:40:51,640 --> 00:40:54,078 She is tough. 877 00:40:54,120 --> 00:40:55,598 And you definitely got to her. 878 00:40:55,640 --> 00:40:57,078 Sorry to make it so difficult. 879 00:40:57,120 --> 00:40:58,958 Yeah. 880 00:40:59,000 --> 00:41:01,238 Maybe we've each made it as difficult for the other 881 00:41:01,280 --> 00:41:02,958 as we should. 882 00:41:03,000 --> 00:41:05,320 Maybe we try a different mode now. 883 00:41:07,080 --> 00:41:09,238 Say the thing you're dancing around. 884 00:41:09,280 --> 00:41:11,958 It's time to put this conflict to rest. 885 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:14,000 By way of peace talks. 886 00:41:14,320 --> 00:41:16,238 Let's call them in. 887 00:41:16,280 --> 00:41:18,280 All of them. 888 00:41:21,280 --> 00:41:23,358 You believe we've got Dunlop where you want her? 889 00:41:23,400 --> 00:41:25,520 I believe she'll do exactly what we need her to. 890 00:41:34,400 --> 00:41:38,678 In the old-timey thing, the predominant king would, say, 891 00:41:38,720 --> 00:41:42,038 surrender his Northern troops, give back some lands. 892 00:41:42,080 --> 00:41:43,558 Because he knew if the war went on, 893 00:41:43,600 --> 00:41:45,600 even in victory, it would be Pyrrhic... 894 00:41:46,840 --> 00:41:48,878 and that he could prevent further bloodshed 895 00:41:48,920 --> 00:41:51,398 and loss on all sides by doing so. 896 00:41:51,440 --> 00:41:53,440 And what do great presidents do? 897 00:41:55,280 --> 00:41:58,038 Great presidents, all great leaders, do the same. 898 00:41:58,080 --> 00:42:00,398 Dictate peace through strength. 899 00:42:00,440 --> 00:42:04,278 Great presidents? Dreams of fucking grandeur. 900 00:42:04,320 --> 00:42:06,278 They should deal with traitors harshly before that peace. 901 00:42:06,320 --> 00:42:08,158 Damn right they should. You should, Mike. 902 00:42:08,200 --> 00:42:10,358 Yeah, that way you'll finally be in charge, 903 00:42:10,400 --> 00:42:12,718 all by yourself, just like you wanted from the start. 904 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:14,118 That's what you think is driving him? 905 00:42:14,160 --> 00:42:16,358 That, or the nose-to-ass parades 906 00:42:16,400 --> 00:42:18,238 you've been such a prominent part of. 907 00:42:18,280 --> 00:42:19,678 Stockyard comment from a man 908 00:42:19,720 --> 00:42:20,678 whose mind is always in the trough. 909 00:42:20,720 --> 00:42:22,078 You're doing a lot of talking 910 00:42:22,120 --> 00:42:24,120 about strength, Mike. 911 00:42:25,120 --> 00:42:26,558 But only the king with the extra armies 912 00:42:26,600 --> 00:42:28,758 or allies or siege artillery, 913 00:42:28,800 --> 00:42:29,878 the fucking dreadnought weapons-- 914 00:42:29,920 --> 00:42:31,318 Those are the nukes 915 00:42:31,360 --> 00:42:32,878 he's so eager to play around with. 916 00:42:32,920 --> 00:42:34,758 Only the king with all that 917 00:42:34,800 --> 00:42:36,318 had the juice to dictate terms. 918 00:42:36,360 --> 00:42:38,958 But you? 919 00:42:39,000 --> 00:42:41,238 You just look like another run-of-the-mill usurper 920 00:42:41,280 --> 00:42:42,918 scrapping for turf in this room. 921 00:42:42,960 --> 00:42:44,238 Hear, hear. 922 00:42:44,280 --> 00:42:45,838 So you think. 923 00:42:45,880 --> 00:42:48,158 Now, my information has Governor Dunlop 924 00:42:48,200 --> 00:42:51,278 reaffirming her own candidacy for president tonight, 925 00:42:51,320 --> 00:42:54,318 with a big machine and a lot of backing behind her. 926 00:42:54,360 --> 00:42:58,520 Mine too, which means you'll be in a dogfight for the next year. 927 00:43:00,200 --> 00:43:02,200 I guess we'll soon see. 928 00:43:04,880 --> 00:43:06,880 It's time. 929 00:43:14,960 --> 00:43:16,960 Oh, fuck. 930 00:43:24,800 --> 00:43:26,638 Hello, everyone. 931 00:43:26,680 --> 00:43:28,958 No intros needed. You know who I am, 932 00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:32,838 and I know those of you it's important to know. 933 00:43:32,880 --> 00:43:36,080 It's been a real kick doing the roundy-round with you all. 934 00:43:38,520 --> 00:43:40,520 But I've made my decision... 935 00:43:43,800 --> 00:43:45,838 to not only throw my support 936 00:43:45,880 --> 00:43:48,398 behind our next president, Mike Prince, 937 00:43:48,440 --> 00:43:50,440 but to become his partner. 938 00:43:53,160 --> 00:43:55,558 His vice president. 939 00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:58,158 For the good of our country and the whole world. 940 00:43:58,200 --> 00:43:59,758 Yeah. Like I said. 941 00:43:59,800 --> 00:44:02,798 At least you got a decent price. 942 00:44:02,840 --> 00:44:04,438 Governor, thank you. 943 00:44:04,480 --> 00:44:06,480 I'll meet up with you shortly. 944 00:44:13,880 --> 00:44:15,478 Now, I know what that's got to feel like. 945 00:44:15,520 --> 00:44:18,118 And that the tendency for you, and for me, 946 00:44:18,160 --> 00:44:20,678 is to go on trying to destroy each other. 947 00:44:20,720 --> 00:44:22,998 But it'll cost both sides, 948 00:44:23,040 --> 00:44:25,320 even though it's pretty clear who'll win out here. 949 00:44:27,520 --> 00:44:30,078 Which is why I propose a peace treaty 950 00:44:30,120 --> 00:44:32,398 between our warring factions. 951 00:44:32,440 --> 00:44:35,198 - And what would that look like? - Like this: 952 00:44:35,240 --> 00:44:36,878 You, jointly and separately, 953 00:44:36,920 --> 00:44:39,318 will cease all further and future attacks on me, 954 00:44:39,360 --> 00:44:41,518 my name, my candidacy, 955 00:44:41,560 --> 00:44:43,838 my personal life and my business interests, 956 00:44:43,880 --> 00:44:45,438 which include my remaining personnel, 957 00:44:45,480 --> 00:44:46,998 which no longer includes anyone 958 00:44:47,040 --> 00:44:48,398 on that side of the table, by the way. 959 00:44:48,440 --> 00:44:50,118 In return, I will do the same, 960 00:44:50,160 --> 00:44:51,718 and when I become president, 961 00:44:51,760 --> 00:44:54,038 I pledge not to use any government resources 962 00:44:54,080 --> 00:44:57,120 to persecute, prosecute, fire or bankrupt any of you. 963 00:45:01,040 --> 00:45:05,078 Should we jump ahead past all the writhing and invective 964 00:45:05,120 --> 00:45:06,998 to the place where we all admit this is the best deal 965 00:45:07,040 --> 00:45:09,040 you're gonna get? 966 00:45:19,440 --> 00:45:21,198 Good. 967 00:45:36,320 --> 00:45:38,320 So, well, there's that. 968 00:45:40,920 --> 00:45:43,318 Yeah. There it is. 969 00:45:47,240 --> 00:45:49,240 Yes. 970 00:45:49,600 --> 00:45:51,600 Yes. 971 00:45:52,040 --> 00:45:54,040 Okay. 972 00:45:56,560 --> 00:45:57,958 That was the call. 973 00:45:58,000 --> 00:46:00,000 You're on the briefings, Mike. 974 00:46:00,800 --> 00:46:02,800 First one is tomorrow. 975 00:46:03,320 --> 00:46:05,320 Yeah. 976 00:46:06,080 --> 00:46:08,478 So, yes, that's it, then. 977 00:46:11,800 --> 00:46:13,800 All conditions satisfied. 978 00:46:19,440 --> 00:46:20,838 Tomorrow, at the open, 979 00:46:20,880 --> 00:46:22,238 put the money to work as instructed. 980 00:46:22,280 --> 00:46:24,158 Nothing heroic. 981 00:46:24,200 --> 00:46:27,198 Prioritise return of capital, not return on capital. 982 00:46:27,240 --> 00:46:28,638 You got it, Cap'. 983 00:46:28,680 --> 00:46:30,238 Where's the briefing? White House? 984 00:46:30,280 --> 00:46:32,278 No. We're going to Camp David. 985 00:46:32,320 --> 00:46:34,398 That's it. 986 00:46:34,440 --> 00:46:36,440 You're minted. 987 00:46:36,920 --> 00:46:38,798 Boom. 988 00:46:38,840 --> 00:46:40,198 You can say that again. 989 00:46:40,240 --> 00:46:42,240 Boom.