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Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

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Re: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

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wormlord wrote: post #33

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Democracy is largely driven by preferences of the super rich. So your statement is a little like choosing between the church* and the pope.

* I’m aware not all Christian religions are governed by the pope. But I hope you still get the symbolism I’m making.

Re: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

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vermilingua wrote: post #35
wormlord wrote: post #33

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Do you really think Harris and co are able or willing to end capitalism? They have nearly as much to lose as the billionaires.

Of course not. However they are like 5% more willing to pursue anti-trust action and enforce regulations. Even a small threat like that will be resisted by the ultra wealthy.

Re: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

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Molitor5901 wrote: post #12
coding123 wrote: post #6

There is definitely a quiet support among the faang owners for Trump.

I think they, like even some on the left, have reasoned that Trump will only be there for four years. That's it. He's gone, or in jail. That's four years they know who their opponent will be and the Democratic Party can prepare. Thinking a long game, it is possible the left has given up and said fine, let's get it over with.

They aren't playing 5D chess. They don't like the proposed Biden (and now Harris by extension) tax policy because it personally affects them.

This is about billionaires wanting to avoid taxes.

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