- The way Michael sets up the ultimatum isn't just about who'd "rather have X than nothing," but who'd rather lose than let Michael have the money. So that means Michael unintentionally set up a competition of who hated him more and wouldn't let him get what he wants, and of course Oscar would "win" it.
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