Bulwark Takes Bezos REALLY Wants to be Trump’s New BFF
Jun 27, 2025
The latest discussion dives into Jeff Bezos's controversial attempts to align himself with Donald Trump, revealing the lengths billionaires will go to for power. There's a deep examination of how corporate politics can corrupt, particularly with Bezos using his media influence to sway public opinion. The conversation also critiques the implications of such relationships on democracy and the integrity of journalism, especially with his ownership of a major news outlet.
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Space Race Outsourced to Billionaires
- The US government is so behind in space technology that billionaires like Bezos and Musk seek government contracts through political favors.
- This outsources national interests to private wealth, signaling systemic deficiencies.
Bezos's Grotesque Power Play
- Jeff Bezos's attempts to curry favor with Donald Trump reveal a degrading relationship between billionaires and government power.
- Such behavior signals a troubling decline in how American government and business interact.
Capitalism's Feudal Reality
- The necessity for billionaires to flatter Trump for government contracts illustrates the oligarchic, feudal nature of current US capitalism.
- This undermines healthy business practice and reflects corruption of the democratic process.