As Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk alter US media, the connections between wealth and power are in plain sightOne of the unacknowledged advantages of the horrendous era we’ve entered is that it is revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.Oligarchs are fully exposed and they are defiant. It’s like hitting the “reveal codes” key on older computers that let you see everything. Continue reading...
The article by Robert Reich highlights how three billionaires—Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk—have exposed the link between wealth and power in the U.S. by influencing media. Bezos, controlling The Washington Post, altered its opinion section to align with his views, leading to the editor's resignation. He also blocked endorsements for Kamala Harris and censored critical cartoons. Musk and Zuckerberg, through their control of Twitter and Facebook, have enabled the spread of lies and hate, particularly supporting Trump. These actions reveal their goal to avoid accountability, enrich themselves, and undermine democracy, prioritizing their interests over the public good.
