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21. This is confusing, so does he have nothing to do with Amazon now?

Thu Dec 5, 2024, 10:24 AM

Dec 5

Does Jeff Bezos own Amazon now?
What companies does Jeff Bezos own? Bezos stepped down as CEO of Amazon to become executive chairman in 2021, and he owns less than 10% of the company. After divorcing his wife MacKenzie of 25 years in 2019, Bezos transferred a quarter of his then-16% Amazon stake to her, Forbes reported.6 days ago

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In case there was any doubt, Bezos makes it official. [View all] 4th Dec 5 OP

Fuck Bezos. marble falls Dec 5 #1

We've already saved $700 from my Amazon protest strike, which started mid November. Baitball Blogger Dec 5 #3

It's too easy to use. We live in a small town, getting a book here without some sort of mail order is impossible ... marble falls Dec 5 #20

I love MaineBlueBear Dec 5 #24

Abebooks is owned by Amazon Amanita Pantherina Dec 5 #58

Abebooks or Alibris Geechie Dec 5 #30

Also thrift books which buys from local second hand stores like Goodwill. kimbutgar Dec 5 #33

Also Ebay people Dec 5 #52

So you saved $700 since mid-November by shopping locally? totodeinhere Dec 5 #49

I'm on a monthly budget. Baitball Blogger Dec 5 #51

I found out a long time ago that I should not assume that any particular item I see on totodeinhere Dec 5 #53

THIS, just simply this NotHardly Dec 5 #28

Our billionaire overlords are thrilled with Trump. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #2

And people wonder why we're so desensitized when one of them gets gunned down in the street. Baitball Blogger Dec 5 #5

People with empathy can find satisfaction when evil is defeated. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #10

There's the moral of this story. Baitball Blogger Dec 5 #17

these guys are sick MadameButterfly Dec 5 #11

Yes they are addicted to money and power. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #12

MacKenzie Scott, Evil Lord Bezos' ex wife may irisblue Dec 5 #39

But is she doing anything to secure our democracy? Irish_Dem Dec 5 #41

exactly my thought MadameButterfly Dec 5 #61

"I don't know if there are any good billionaires who can make a difference." I think JB Pritzker is one who can. ancianita Dec 5 #43

What are they doing to secure our democracy? Irish_Dem Dec 5 #44

Realize that what they do isn't always updated as news, and of course, these events might not be enough ancianita Dec 5 #54

Sarcastic insults don't make me inclined to read a comment. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #55

You interpret sarcasm? I'm simply trying to answer the question you pose. ancianita Dec 5 #56

And they have been working for these goals for years with their "think tanks," corporate money into Botany Dec 5 #16

Can someone correct me on Amazon? kansasobama Dec 5 #4

AMazon is owned by Bezos MadameButterfly Dec 5 #13

Bezos owns less than 20% of Amazon today. But it's so big that that is worth a lot. spooky3 Dec 5 #22

Who owns the rest of Amazon? MadameButterfly Dec 5 #59

It's publicly traded so there are lots of partial owners. nt spooky3 Dec 5 #63

Hmm. Time to sell? MadameButterfly Dec 5 #65

Though I'm guessing people will buy MadameButterfly Dec 5 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author spooky3 Dec 5 #62

This. Is. Not. New. This was always him. Notice how many billionaires Donnie picked? themaguffin Dec 5 #6

No more unions for Amazon workers. CrispyQ Dec 5 #7

Bezos is no longer involved with Amazon outside of being the largest shareholder Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 5 #32

It's time to dump amazon. STOP buying stuff that is not essential. onecaliberal Dec 5 #8

It has to be a national movement MadameButterfly Dec 5 #14

I cancelled prime, stopped shopping box stores. Really I just quit shopping except food of course. onecaliberal Dec 5 #15

It doesn't work that way GenThePerservering Dec 5 #42

Amazon was once small MadameButterfly Dec 5 #60

Earth to Jeff Bezos...We have REGULATIONS in this country BECAUSE... ProudMNDemocrat Dec 5 #9

They don't like regulations that check their power to do whatever they want but MadameButterfly Dec 5 #64

We need to make a list of all MAGA companies kansasobama Dec 5 #18

This is confusing, so does he have nothing to do with Amazon now? kansasobama Dec 5 #21

As long as every tax perk you rich folk get is also denied. travelingthrulife Dec 5 #19

Eat the rich. usonian Dec 5 #23

"To Serve Man" SilasSouleII Dec 5 #31

He wants Amazon to get sweet cloud contracts with Defense and Intelligence agencies IronLionZion Dec 5 #25

FUCK BEZOS buzzycrumbhunger Dec 5 #26

Trump is calmer? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! Initech Dec 5 #27

Ha! bagimin Dec 5 #29

When do they start getting their own farms? louis-t Dec 5 #34

Actually, Jeff, there aren't enough regulations in this country. patphil Dec 5 #35

Amazon workers are trying to unionize. Bezos wants to stop them. yardwork Dec 5 #36

I'm trying to do without Amazon, Linda ladeewolf Dec 5 #37

'We do have too many regulations in this country,' Bezos added. edbermac Dec 5 #38

Is confusing physics with regulations a new phenomenon... Hugin Dec 5 #46

MONEY GRUBBER SAYS WHAT? Xoan Dec 5 #40

scumbag prodigitalson Dec 5 #45

Bozos tried to buy the Seattle city council GenThePerservering Dec 5 #47

Jeff Bezos, Eloon Musk and Shitler walk into a bar. They are served unregulated tainted alcohol. OMGWTF Dec 5 #48

Of course he is happy with Trump. totodeinhere Dec 5 #50

Scumbag traitor Blue_Tires Dec 5 #57