New: Jeff Bezos emailed staff at the Washington Post this morning announcing that the Post opinion pages going forward were largely going to focus on defending personal liberties and free markets. Current opinion section editor David Shipley is out.
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#FuckJeffBezos
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But the hard work is defining when and how markets require regulation, and when and how my liberties are tempered to protect your liberties.
That is, the media’s role should be opposite of what Bezos is proposing.
#BLOCKWAPO
*Conditions may apply.
If I hadn’t, I sure as hell would this week
Oh hey, great to know that the WaPo will feature regular op ed in support of abortion rights. Thanks Jeff!
So, no.
To summarize the message from Bezos: the Post should focus on things that make me wealthier.
The billionaire takeover of America.
Wait, maybe he doesn't know what free market means...?
Musk could replicate this by fostering relationships with powerful corporate figures who would benefit from deregulation or government contracts. In return, these oligarchs would support his agenda..
How do we prevent economic power from concentrating in the hands of a few, thereby limiting freedom for the many?
Look forward to reading it. Thanks Bezos I knew you were on our side!
Or just zero accountability to fellow citizens and unfettered capitalism?
WaPo defenders come forth.
I’m so glad I cancelled my WaPo subscription
As a former newsroom employee of a Freedom-owned paper that had to regurgitate the garbage coming out of Santa Ana regularly, that model was not a good thing.
We changed the mast head as soon as Bezos bought WaPo & cancelled our subscriptions
I sure wish Katharine Graham was still here
How terribly far the fall is since their Watergate glory days
Freedom flows from ethics, not the other way around.
*Freedom of expression not included.
“Personal Liberties and Free Markets”,
Means opinion must fill Bezos pockets.
Free press is gone. It’s totally toast.
Witness the death of The Washington Post.
Oh. Wait. You that’s not what he means?
These people have too much power. #robberbarons
While telling other people what to write and how to write it.
The billionaires have lost all self control.
You would reach more people, when you add a good description into the Alt-text field.
That is pretty easy, especially, when your image just contain text.
This way, you support visually impaired people and everyone else, who rely on a good filled Alt-text.
#accessibility
Not to mention the “personal liberty” of joining a union!
https://www.heritage.org/trade/report/four-policy-pillars-congress-should-focus-enhance-americas-competitiveness
Any other economic policy will destroy the very country that protects you. Bezos is truly wise! He knows economics! A voice of reason!