You guys been following the hoopla over at the Washington Post? Jeff Bezos, in his wisdom, has blocked the WaPo from endorsing a presidential candidate.
There seems to be a universal consensus among independent analysts that Bezos’ stance is in response to tRump’s threats to go after Amazon.
This brave stance by Bezos – protecting Amazon shareholder value.
Elder G: Amazon’s current market value is around $1.971 trillion, making it one of the world’s top-valued companies. In contrast, The Washington Post—purchased by Jeff Bezos for $250 million in 2013—does not have a precise standalone market value since it’s privately owned, but it would be significantly lower than Amazon’s value due to its smaller scale and revenue in the news sector.
Back of the Envelope Comparison
$ 250,000,000 : $1,971,000,000,000
or about 1:7,884
This ratio is approximately the ratio of plankton biomass to seawater. Hey, Jeff, let’s get rid of all the pesky plankton! Just in case it also effects your shareholder value.
This ratio is also approximately the mineral content in human blood. Hey, Jeff, let’s get rid of all those pesky minerals! Just in case they also effects your shareholder value.
This puts WLBOTT in the uncomfortable position of having to preserve democracy, since The Post has abdicated responsibility. Come on, Post, we’ve got other things to do! In addition to all our other WLBOTT duties, we now have to preserve democracy?
So with it’s dying breath, The Washington Post brings us:
Welcome to America, version 2024, where number two officially enters the political discourse.
The National Park Service granted the permit request to Civic Crafted LLC. Julia Jimenez-Pyzik, the person who requested the permit, did not reply to text or phone messages seeking comment.
This memorial honors the brave men and women who broke into the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 to loot, urinate and defecate throughout those hallowed halls in order to overturn an election.
President Trump celebrates these heroes of January 6th as “unbelievable patriots” and “warriors.” This monument stands as a testament to their daring sacrifice and lasting legacy.
The Number Two Memorial
This Week in Schadenfreude: For One Artist, Jan. 6 Led to Inspiration
There are protests, and there are protests. Reader M.G. in Boulder, CO brings to our attention a particularly… interesting protest that appears to be the work of artist Julia Jimenez-Pyzik. Having received a permit to install an artwork on the National Mall (the permit expires October 30), Jimenez-Pyzik installed this:
