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Jeff Bezos has directed The Washington Post to only publish opinions supporting free market economics, prompting criticism that he is using his ownership to shield pro-capitalist ideology.

This shift comes after past editorial interference, including blocking an endorsement of Kamala Harris.

Critics argue Bezos’s claim that pro-market views are "underserved" is absurd, given their dominance in major newspapers.

The move highlights concerns over billionaire control of media and the suppression of alternative economic perspectives, particularly those advocating for greater government intervention and worker rights.

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[–] formulaBonk@lemm.ee 1 points 9 hours ago

Excuse me but who gives a fuck what a leech of his proportion has to say about economics. One of the biggest wellfare queens in the country shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a microphone and here we are spreading his bullshit. Fuck bezos, let’s hope there is a Mario party future for him and his ilk

[–] nick@midwest.social 18 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Jeff bezos is a ceo, who gives a fuck what he has to say on the economy?

If the topic were “how to exploit workers to become a billionaire” sure maybe he’d have some pointers.

[–] trolololol@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Politicians. They will listen and act on whatever he wants.

[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 31 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

WaPo was independent. Now it's compromised. Just remember that next time you read a WaPo article, is all.

[–] OmarDontScare@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago

WaPo should really remove the 'Democracy dies in darkness' if they choose to no longer support democracy. Kind of like how Google removed the, 'Don't be evil' motto, when it didn't suit them anymore.

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Open debate topic: what marinade is best for cooking billionaires?

[–] archchan@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago

Hydrofluoric acid

[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I see his transformation into Doctor Evil (both physically and psychologically) is continuing unabated.

[–] pdxfed@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Amazon bought the rights to the Bond series last week.

The dude has a triple mansion private island called the "billionaire bunker". Is a media magnate, one of the richest, most powerful people in the world. Has insane, blackmailable data on almost any person's ourchase history. Sitting behind the president at inauguration. Brutal to his employees in their warehouses and elsewhere. You can't get any more bond villain than that!

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

bozo is probably afraid of his own shadow right about now.

[–] nick@midwest.social 1 points 1 day ago

He should be.

[–] anonymous111@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Genuine question: What is wrong with free markets? This is directly contradicting Trump tariffs.

[–] isles@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Maybe free markets are better if everyone started at 0. But in free (unregulated) markets, the prime incentive is to convert public goods (the Commons) into private property, at the expense and loss of society. Our regulations are to force companies to be less evil against people with fewer resources.

[–] anonymous111@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago

I think we need definitions. Example: the EU has an internal free market for goods. This market is definitely not unregulated.

[–] Hacksaw@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Adam Smith, the father of modern capitalism, was very clear that free markets had to be well regulated by definition otherwise they would tend towards monopolies and non productive rent seeking behaviors. Only a well regulated free market can remain stable and competitive in the long run.

The capitalists aren't even playing by their own playbook anymore they just want all the money and everyone else to die I guess.

[–] GoodEye8@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Of course they don't. Free market (how theory imagines it) is not pro capitalism. Competition is counterproductive to the profit motive, which is why large corporations look to kill the competition whenever they can.

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Gotta perpetuate that Capitalist Realism.