With his resources, Bezos doesn’t have to do this. Bezos is choosing to do it. He’s choosing to dismantle one of the journalistic institutions that would be in a position to hold the incoming administration accountable just two weeks in advance of the inauguration.
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Scoop: Layoffs are slated to hit The Washington Post this week, I'm told. Dozens are expected to be impacted. Details here: www.status.news/p/washington...
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Jeff Bezos is dismantling what was once the leading newspaper in the country based on its depth of reporting and fearless advocacy of democracy.
That starts with using our power as consumers to support and consume pro-Democrat media. This will make us itchy
It was a failing 3rd-rate DC newspaper when Eugene Meyer bought it and re-made it into a national institution.
Bezos is aiming to restore its former ignominy.
BEZOS: Why the fuck would I want to do that?!