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When the Washington Post decided to not endorse Kamala Harris did they ever once think of Jamal Khashoggi? (Original Post) Swede Nov 2 OP
I would say bezos made the choice. This was not the choice of the rest of the WaPo staff. They wanted to endorse Harris mucifer Nov 2 #1
Right. elleng Nov 3 #25
Bezos made the choice, not WaPo's staff. Ocelot II Nov 2 #2
Well if Bezos thought that Trump was a BETTER choice than Kamala Rocknation Nov 2 #22
I very much doubt it. Earthrise Nov 2 #3
He doesn't care JustAnotherGen Nov 2 #4
Maybe that did enter into Bezos' calculations. Mister Ed Nov 2 #5
Jamal who? Ferrets are Cool Nov 2 #6
I've had a bone saw used on me COL Mustard Nov 2 #19
Hey there. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2 #21
Well, I don't recall who that is, and I'm too tired to Google it Jack Valentino Nov 3 #26
Who?? lastlib Nov 2 #7
Apparently, Bezos and Soon-Shiong are not students of history dlk Nov 2 #8
I can't help but suspect their mentality is "well, THIS won't happen to ME..." calimary Nov 2 #10
They believe their vast wealth insulates them from the whims of a dictator dlk Nov 2 #11
It's the "Leopards ate my face" mentality Seinan Sensei Nov 2 #18
They didn't think of or do much about his murder. live love laugh Nov 2 #9
They didn't care dlk Nov 2 #12
Bezos: "So what?" ZonkerHarris Nov 2 #13
I've thought about him a lot Linda ladeewolf Nov 2 #14
No because his wallet got in the way nt Javaman Nov 2 #15
That is the right question Tweedy Nov 2 #16
Does this answer your question? usonian Nov 2 #17
Bezos is moniss Nov 2 #20
He's a suck boy DoBW Nov 3 #29
I say this as a Post subscriber: Legacy print media is irrelevant Algernon Moncrieff Nov 3 #23
Post editors had it written up & BEZOS trashed it. So the question is: does Bezos give a rip? Hekate Nov 3 #24
Good Freaking Question! Yeah, Bezos you Freaking Fascist Bozo Cha Nov 3 #27
Yes. Bezos would have added that to equation delisen Nov 3 #28
the uber wealthy et tu Nov 3 #30
Democracy dies in cowardice Flatrat Nov 3 #31
As one billionaire to another, who is to say that Bezos himself did not rat out Khashoggi's location to bin Salman? LiberalArkie Nov 3 #32

mucifer

(24,944 posts)
1. I would say bezos made the choice. This was not the choice of the rest of the WaPo staff. They wanted to endorse Harris
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 10:06 AM
Nov 2

Ocelot II

(121,607 posts)
2. Bezos made the choice, not WaPo's staff.
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 10:07 AM
Nov 2

It would appear that Bezos couldn't care less about Jamal Khashoggi or anything except what Trump might do to his government contracts re: Blue Origin.

Rocknation

(44,885 posts)
22. Well if Bezos thought that Trump was a BETTER choice than Kamala
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 10:22 PM
Nov 2

-- for America if not for him personally -- why not endorse HIM? Because he now KNOWS that Trump ISN'T going to win, and doesn't want guilt by association.


Rocknation

Mister Ed

(6,397 posts)
5. Maybe that did enter into Bezos' calculations.
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 10:09 AM
Nov 2

Bad luck seems to follow those who annoy autocrats like Mohammed bin Salman, or Putin, or the dictator Trump says he intends to become. Bezos may have felt it's best not to annoy a prospective dictator.

COL Mustard

(7,010 posts)
19. I've had a bone saw used on me
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 08:50 PM
Nov 2

Of course it was for a surgical procedure, but still…

We haven’t talked in a while, Ferrets. I hope you’re doing well. RTR

Ferrets are Cool

(22,010 posts)
21. Hey there.
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 09:55 PM
Nov 2
we are doing very good, but will celebrate when we win this election. Hope you are too!!!

dlk

(12,481 posts)
8. Apparently, Bezos and Soon-Shiong are not students of history
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 10:57 AM
Nov 2

Otherwise they would clearly understand appeasement never works with dictators (and dictator wannabes).

They have shown the world they are weak and cowardly, not worthy of anyone’s respect.

And they have demonstrated why not everything should be for profit.

calimary

(84,675 posts)
10. I can't help but suspect their mentality is "well, THIS won't happen to ME..."
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 12:06 PM
Nov 2

“Maybe it’ll screw others but I’LL be okay.

dlk

(12,481 posts)
11. They believe their vast wealth insulates them from the whims of a dictator
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 12:24 PM
Nov 2

They couldn’t be more wrong.

Linda ladeewolf

(500 posts)
14. I've thought about him a lot
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 05:23 PM
Nov 2

Every time they let Saudi Arabia have more of anything. Every time the prince’s name is mentioned or I see him with Jared. I know they would sell every American down the hole to get a few more dollars. I mean all of these oligarchs, to them we are prey, nothing more. Jared was just a bit more open about it.

moniss

(6,195 posts)
20. Bezos is
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 09:12 PM
Nov 2

like the Orange Ruski. Once he can't use you for anything he's done with you and doesn't give you a moment's thought.

Algernon Moncrieff

(5,958 posts)
23. I say this as a Post subscriber: Legacy print media is irrelevant
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 12:41 AM
Nov 3

Even the NYT. No one under 60 cares. No one cares about the endorsements, the editorials, the political cartoons -- none of it.

The NYT survives because of the crossword and Wordle.

I subscribe to the Post to read advice columnist Carolyn Hax. There's no drama like family drama.

I think all of the surviving newspapers will be gone in 10 more years or absorbed by players like CNN or FAUX - or by billionaires (like Bezos) or non US nation-state actors.

Hekate

(95,437 posts)
24. Post editors had it written up & BEZOS trashed it. So the question is: does Bezos give a rip?
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 01:24 AM
Nov 3

I think the answer is that Bezos does not give a damn about Khashoggi. The employees of the Post — I bet they do.

delisen

(6,606 posts)
28. Yes. Bezos would have added that to equation
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 07:16 AM
Nov 3

It may not have held as much weight as his business interests but I doubt he could completely ignore it.

LiberalArkie

(16,688 posts)
32. As one billionaire to another, who is to say that Bezos himself did not rat out Khashoggi's location to bin Salman?
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 08:37 AM
Nov 3
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