Current Events > Jeff Bezos would have to spend $28M a day to avoid getting richer.

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BlingBling22947 08/02/18 5:49:17 PM #1:	I didnt make that up. Thats a real estimate. --- When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme? Never on schedule but always on time <cite>BlingBling22947 posted [p:906162396] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>I didnt make that up. Thats a real estimate.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SK8T3R215 08/02/18 5:50:40 PM #2:	What about making terrible business decisions to cause Amazon's stock to fall? --- New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Yankees. <cite>SK8T3R215 posted [p:906162475] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>What about making terrible business decisions to cause Amazon's stock to fall?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlephZero 08/02/18 5:50:57 PM #3:	he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities --- "There is value in segregation." - qwertyman2002 01001100 01010101 01000101 00100000 00110100 00110000 00110010 <cite>AlephZero posted [p:906162482] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 08/02/18 5:51:22 PM #4:	He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy. --- "Never seen a group of people more obsessed with a man's naked, hairy ass than the men at Current Events." -SBAllen 2018 We live in a society <cite>Garioshi posted [p:906162501] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EnragedSlith 08/02/18 5:52:56 PM #5:	AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities A decent portion of it, yes --- ultimate milf hunter https://imgur.com/lCEdce6 https://imgur.com/2N1Ezia https://imgur.com/ukJ6sPJ https://youtu.be/IDYaHvDiTr4 <cite>EnragedSlith posted [p:906162592] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> A decent portion of it, yes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlingBling22947 08/03/18 3:45:56 PM #6:	https://www.marketwatch.com/story/amazons-jeff-bezos-has-to-spend-28-million-a-day-just-to-keep-from-getting-richer-2018-08-01 --- When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme? Never on schedule but always on time <cite>BlingBling22947 posted [p:906212781] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>https://www.marketwatch.com/story/amazons-jeff-bezos-has-to-spend-28-million-a-day-just-to-keep-from-getting-richer-2018-08-01</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hexenherz 08/03/18 3:49:35 PM #7:	Could you imagine an Amazon lottery where he just gives a million dollars to 28 random people every single day --- FFXIV: Herzog Erislieb (Cactaur) \| ESO: @Ultima_Vyse RS3: UltimaSuende . 99 WC/99 FISH/ 89/99 Cooking <cite>Hexenherz posted [p:906212988] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>Could you imagine an Amazon lottery where he just gives a million dollars to 28 random people every single day</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
krazychao5 08/03/18 3:57:18 PM #8:	It pays off to be smart and work hard. Neither of which traits i possess --- https://supermariomakerbookmark.nintendo.net/profile/bigllama?type=posted <cite>krazychao5 posted [p:906213360] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>It pays off to be smart and work hard. Neither of which traits i possess</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HiddenRoar 08/03/18 8:37:20 PM #9:	Can you believe this is the same guy who threatened his workers that they either protest Seattle's tax on 500+ employee businesses to alliviate the city's homeless problem, or else risk being fired because it would be impossible to stay in business in Washington? I can. Dude would rather have more money to hoard than to give workers a raise or at least have them not work in deplorable conditions. Which is why the whole "We need to tax the rich" pitch by liberals and Democrats are hilarious. <cite>HiddenRoar posted [p:906227244] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>Can you believe this is the same guy who threatened his workers that they either protest Seattle's tax on 500+ employee businesses to alliviate the city's homeless problem, or else risk being fired because it would be impossible to stay in business in Washington? I can. Dude would rather have more money to hoard than to give workers a raise or at least have them not work in deplorable conditions. Which is why the whole "We need to tax the rich" pitch by liberals and Democrats are hilarious.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Corman321 08/03/18 8:38:16 PM #10:	AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities What counts as a minority community? <cite>Corman321 posted [p:906227292] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> What counts as a minority community?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bringit 08/03/18 9:41:02 PM #11:	Hexenherz posted... Could you imagine an Amazon lottery where he just gives a million dollars to 28 random people every single day Holy shit, make it exclusive to Prime members and he'd probably make even more money from all the new subs. --- "I still have a tattoo to get, that says I'm living in the moment." <cite>Bringit posted [p:906230286] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>Hexenherz posted...</cite> <quote>Could you imagine an Amazon lottery where he just gives a million dollars to 28 random people every single day</quote> Holy shit, make it exclusive to Prime members and he'd probably make even more money from all the new subs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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YourDrunkFather 08/03/18 9:48:06 PM #14:	AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities No he shouldn't. It's his money. --- One bourbon,one scotch,one beer <cite>YourDrunkFather posted [p:906230612] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> No he shouldn't. It's his money.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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PIITB415 08/03/18 9:49:22 PM #16:	EnragedSlith posted... AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities A decent portion of it, yes Why? Why punish someone for being successful? --- https://imgur.com/VawbBVM https://imgur.com/6Si4h <cite>PIITB415 posted [p:906230669] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>EnragedSlith posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> A decent portion of it, yes</quote> Why? Why punish someone for being successful?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GigaSPX 08/03/18 9:51:10 PM #17:	I recalled seeing another article mentioning that he has enough money to buy every single person (not family, individual) a $200k home in the US. Would be nice, but hey YourDrunkFather posted... AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities No he shouldn't. It's his money. --- My sig is here. Yup. <cite>GigaSPX posted [p:906230754] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>I recalled seeing another article mentioning that he has enough money to buy every single person (not family, individual) a $200k home in the US. Would be nice, but hey <cite>YourDrunkFather posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> No he shouldn't. It's his money.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GigaSPX 08/03/18 9:59:57 PM #19:	JustMyOpinion posted... GigaSPX posted... I recalled seeing another article mentioning that he has enough money to buy every single person (not family, individual) a $200k home in the US. Would be nice, but hey YourDrunkFather posted... AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities No he shouldn't. It's his money. He doesn't have enough to do that. Oh correction, it was every HOMELESS person. --- My sig is here. Yup. <cite>GigaSPX posted [p:906231170] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>JustMyOpinion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GigaSPX posted...</cite> <quote>I recalled seeing another article mentioning that he has enough money to buy every single person (not family, individual) a $200k home in the US. Would be nice, but hey <cite>YourDrunkFather posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> No he shouldn't. It's his money.</quote></quote> He doesn't have enough to do that.</quote> Oh correction, it was every HOMELESS person.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YourDrunkFather 08/03/18 10:03:22 PM #20:	GigaSPX posted... JustMyOpinion posted... GigaSPX posted... I recalled seeing another article mentioning that he has enough money to buy every single person (not family, individual) a $200k home in the US. Would be nice, but hey YourDrunkFather posted... AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities No he shouldn't. It's his money. He doesn't have enough to do that. Oh correction, it was every HOMELESS person. I don't think it's physically possible to sound more entitled to other people's money than you're sounding. --- One bourbon,one scotch,one beer <cite>YourDrunkFather posted [p:906231327] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>GigaSPX posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JustMyOpinion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GigaSPX posted...</cite> <quote>I recalled seeing another article mentioning that he has enough money to buy every single person (not family, individual) a $200k home in the US. Would be nice, but hey <cite>YourDrunkFather posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> No he shouldn't. It's his money.</quote></quote> He doesn't have enough to do that.</quote> Oh correction, it was every HOMELESS person.</quote> I don't think it's physically possible to sound more entitled to other people's money than you're sounding.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Corman321 08/04/18 2:39:18 AM #22:	Corman321 posted... AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities What counts as a minority community? Still wondering about this <cite>Corman321 posted [p:906241445] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>Corman321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> What counts as a minority community?</quote> Still wondering about this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlingBling22947 08/04/18 5:22:26 PM #23:	https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2018/08/the-problem-with-bezos-billions/566552/ --- When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme? Never on schedule but always on time <cite>BlingBling22947 posted [p:906268355] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2018/08/the-problem-with-bezos-billions/566552/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlingBling22947 08/05/18 10:02:07 PM #24:	He has no empathy for poor people. --- When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme? Never on schedule but always on time <cite>BlingBling22947 posted [p:906336546] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>He has no empathy for poor people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ray_Dorset 08/05/18 10:20:04 PM #25:	I think Amazon is a tech bubble that is going to burst primarily because of how poorly its employees are paid. Few of them are happy, and eventually it's going to lead to lawsuits/changes that drastically change how the company operates and how profitable it is. I don't care for Bezos' stance on philanthropy either, there's still huge amounts that can be done here instead of his excuse that there isn't enough philanthropic need. --- Owner of https://imgtc.com/ <cite>Ray_Dorset posted [p:906337456] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>I think Amazon is a tech bubble that is going to burst primarily because of how poorly its employees are paid. Few of them are happy, and eventually it's going to lead to lawsuits/changes that drastically change how the company operates and how profitable it is. I don't care for Bezos' stance on philanthropy either, there's still huge amounts that can be done here instead of his excuse that there isn't enough philanthropic need.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HiddenRoar 08/06/18 2:04:01 AM #26:	Unless all the warehouse workers quit, causing orders to not be fulfilled, there's little chance that anything will change. Trump posting negative stuff about Bezos is only causing liberals and Democrats to stand with Bezos. You already have all those states bending over backwards to be chosen for Amazon Campus #2, so it's likely he'll have the votes in Congress not to pass any bills that would negatively adverse his pocketbook. <cite>HiddenRoar posted [p:906347889] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>Unless all the warehouse workers quit, causing orders to not be fulfilled, there's little chance that anything will change. Trump posting negative stuff about Bezos is only causing liberals and Democrats to stand with Bezos. You already have all those states bending over backwards to be chosen for Amazon Campus #2, so it's likely he'll have the votes in Congress not to pass any bills that would negatively adverse his pocketbook.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlingBling22947 08/07/18 7:19:27 PM #27:	AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities RedWhiteBlue posted... Maybe he should use that 28 mill to help the slaves he has in the amazon warehouses Bezos doesnt believe in that sort of philanthropy. He thinks the kindest thing he can spend money on is space exploration. --- When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme? Never on schedule but always on time <cite>BlingBling22947 posted [p:906449062] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> <cite>RedWhiteBlue posted...</cite> <quote>Maybe he should use that 28 mill to help the slaves he has in the amazon warehouses</quote> Bezos doesnt believe in that sort of philanthropy. He thinks the kindest thing he can spend money on is space exploration.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 08/07/18 7:21:01 PM #28:	EnragedSlith posted... AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities A decent portion of it, yes I'm honestly ok with this --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y https://imgur.com/AqR3aeX https://imgur.com/vvuUXpp https://imgur.com/r9xK2NR <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:906449154] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>EnragedSlith posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> A decent portion of it, yes</quote> I'm honestly ok with this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nidhoggr 08/07/18 7:23:22 PM #29:	AlephZero posted... he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities lol Yeah let's just force people to give up their money now. <cite>Nidhoggr posted [p:906449290] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>he should be forced to distribute all of his wealth to minority communities</quote> lol Yeah let's just force people to give up their money now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DavidWong 08/07/18 7:28:38 PM #30:	America: Capitalism is the only way! Socialism and communism has killed hundreds of millions of people! if I work hard and earn something, I should be able to keep it! Also America: Jeff Bezos should be forced to give the money he's earned away. Nobody should be that rich even if they've earned it! I swear to god, you Americans... --- COOK WITH A GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL JUST TO DRINK OUT THE DRIP TRAY <cite>DavidWong posted [p:906449567] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>America: Capitalism is the only way! Socialism and communism has killed hundreds of millions of people! if I work hard and earn something, I should be able to keep it! Also America: Jeff Bezos should be forced to give the money he's earned away. Nobody should be that rich even if they've earned it! I swear to god, you Americans...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
krazychao5 08/08/18 9:21:39 AM #31:	DavidWong posted... America: Capitalism is the only way! Socialism and communism has killed hundreds of millions of people! if I work hard and earn something, I should be able to keep it! Also America: Jeff Bezos should be forced to give the money he's earned away. Nobody should be that rich even if they've earned it! I swear to god, you Americans... Because America is inhabited by clones that all think alike. --- https://supermariomakerbookmark.nintendo.net/profile/bigllama?type=posted <cite>krazychao5 posted [p:906480612] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>DavidWong posted...</cite> <quote>America: Capitalism is the only way! Socialism and communism has killed hundreds of millions of people! if I work hard and earn something, I should be able to keep it! Also America: Jeff Bezos should be forced to give the money he's earned away. Nobody should be that rich even if they've earned it! I swear to god, you Americans...</quote> Because America is inhabited by clones that all think alike.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 08/08/18 9:29:18 AM #32:	It's honestly disgusting he makes that much while the working conditions at his company are so substandard. He could use a fraction of that to make a gigantic difference for the people who work for him --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:906480897] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>It's honestly disgusting he makes that much while the working conditions at his company are so substandard. He could use a fraction of that to make a gigantic difference for the people who work for him</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MAGA2020 08/08/18 9:34:02 AM #33:	eston posted... It's honestly disgusting he makes that much while the working conditions at his company are so substandard. He could use a fraction of that to make a gigantic difference for the people who work for him Makes sense that he bought the Washington Post and turned it into his propaganda machine tho. <cite>MAGA2020 posted [p:906481076] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>eston posted...</cite> <quote>It's honestly disgusting he makes that much while the working conditions at his company are so substandard. He could use a fraction of that to make a gigantic difference for the people who work for him</quote> Makes sense that he bought the Washington Post and turned it into his propaganda machine tho.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 08/08/18 9:35:17 AM #34:	in order to spend 28m a day consistently, bezos would have to sell portions of his stake in amazon because his wealth is almost entirely based on amazon's market capitalization, and the growth of his wealth tied to amazon's growth, a diminishing stake in amazon would result in diminishing returns with respect to the growth of his net worth i will not deny that amazon, like most if not all major corporations, enjoy the fruits of cronyist economic policy that impede a truly competitive market, but certain principles still apply that is to say, most billionaires are not just sitting on an amount of cash equivalent to their net worth that they refuse to share with their poor exploited workers, but rather their net worth is approximated from the valuation of their holdings - whereby their "holdings" are ultimately an abstract reference to the business operations themselves remember: equity vs liquidity --- https://imgur.com/A0TAfek <cite>TheMikh posted [p:906481126] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>in order to spend 28m a day consistently, bezos would have to sell portions of his stake in amazon because his wealth is almost entirely based on amazon's market capitalization, and the growth of his wealth tied to amazon's growth, a diminishing stake in amazon would result in diminishing returns with respect to the growth of his net worth i will not deny that amazon, like most if not all major corporations, enjoy the fruits of cronyist economic policy that impede a truly competitive market, but certain principles still apply that is to say, most billionaires are not just sitting on an amount of cash equivalent to their net worth that they refuse to share with their poor exploited workers, but rather their net worth is approximated from the valuation of their holdings - whereby their "holdings" are ultimately an abstract reference to the business operations themselves remember: equity vs liquidity</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 08/08/18 9:37:36 AM #35:	JustMyOpinion posted... Garioshi posted... He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy. By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most. this is a legitimately good idea --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:906481210] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>JustMyOpinion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy.</quote> By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most.</quote> this is a legitimately good idea</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 08/08/18 9:38:48 AM #36:	averagejoel posted... JustMyOpinion posted... Garioshi posted... He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy. By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most. this is a legitimately good idea is this a joke post --- https://imgur.com/A0TAfek <cite>TheMikh posted [p:906481258] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JustMyOpinion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy.</quote> By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most.</quote> this is a legitimately good idea</quote> is this a joke post</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 08/08/18 9:39:56 AM #37:	TheMikh posted... averagejoel posted... JustMyOpinion posted... Garioshi posted... He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy. By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most. this is a legitimately good idea is this a joke post --- https://imgur.com/nlaY1qH https://imgur.com/zHJ1OCo https://imgur.com/btBPP4E https://imgur.com/1B3bMHw https://i.imgtc.com/oBtziLb.png <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:906481309] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMikh posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JustMyOpinion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy.</quote> By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most.</quote> this is a legitimately good idea</quote> is this a joke post</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 08/08/18 9:40:36 AM #38:	TheMikh posted... averagejoel posted... JustMyOpinion posted... Garioshi posted... He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy. By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most. this is a legitimately good idea is this a joke post no make the minimum wage livable and institute a law that caps income (including from stock market) at double minimum wage --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:906481329] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMikh posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JustMyOpinion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>He definitely works harder than all of his minimum wage workers combined. Our current system is a complete meritocracy.</quote> By that logic no one should make more than like double minimum wage at the very most.</quote> this is a legitimately good idea</quote> is this a joke post</quote> no make the minimum wage livable and institute a law that caps income (including from stock market) at double minimum wage</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CapnMuffin 08/08/18 9:41:11 AM #39:	To get that cash he would have to sell his shares. So basically the money would be coming not from him but from other people that are willing to buy them from him. --- "its okay a lizard ate me and elucidated my fate" - MJ_Max on Dark Souls 3DSFC : 0860-3930-2170 \| NNID : CapnMuffin \| XBGT : Capn Muffin <cite>CapnMuffin posted [p:906481352] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>To get that cash he would have to sell his shares. So basically the money would be coming not from him but from other people that are willing to buy them from him.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 08/08/18 9:42:08 AM #40:	the best solution would be to nationalize amazon --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:906481386] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>the best solution would be to nationalize amazon</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EnterTheTekken 08/08/18 9:46:54 AM #41:	I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps. <cite>EnterTheTekken posted [p:906481607] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
silentwing26x 08/08/18 9:53:42 AM #42:	imagine literally believing earnings should be capped at 2X the minimum wage who would want to work then? why be a doctor or an engineer rather than the bare minimum? this is just a modern take on slavery <cite>silentwing26x posted [p:906481894] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>imagine literally believing earnings should be capped at 2X the minimum wage who would want to work then? why be a doctor or an engineer rather than the bare minimum? this is just a modern take on slavery</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 08/08/18 9:55:56 AM #43:	EnterTheTekken posted... I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps. step 1: get a $250 000 loan from your parents to start your business --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:906481996] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>EnterTheTekken posted...</cite> <quote>I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps.</quote> step 1: get a $250 000 loan from your parents to start your business</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MAGA2020 08/08/18 9:58:45 AM #44:	<cite>MAGA2020 posted [p:906482117] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 08/08/18 9:59:36 AM #45:	EnterTheTekken posted... I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps. i'd hate to be a misanthrope but most people are either uninterested or unwilling to truly invest themselves in maximizing their individual success, let alone taking on entrepreneurial endeavors they like the idea of being successful but not the mo it requires of them amazon actually offers a mountain of resources on all things cloud computing - usually within the context of their web services, but which i'd imagine could be extrapolated to other platforms - but how many people take the time to read them that aren't already deeply immersed in the sector --- https://imgur.com/A0TAfek <cite>TheMikh posted [p:906482161] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>EnterTheTekken posted...</cite> <quote>I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps.</quote> i'd hate to be a misanthrope but most people are either uninterested or unwilling to truly invest themselves in maximizing their individual success, let alone taking on entrepreneurial endeavors they like the idea of being successful but not the mo it requires of them amazon actually offers a mountain of resources on all things cloud computing - usually within the context of their web services, but which i'd imagine could be extrapolated to other platforms - but how many people take the time to read them that aren't already deeply immersed in the sector</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anarchy_Juiblex 08/08/18 10:02:24 AM #46:	Hexenherz posted... Could you imagine an Amazon lottery where he just gives a million dollars to 28 random people every single day That would be a fucking great Prime benefit. --- "Tolerance of intolerance is cowardice." ~ Ayaan Hirsi Ali <cite>Anarchy_Juiblex posted [p:906482296] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>Hexenherz posted...</cite> <quote>Could you imagine an Amazon lottery where he just gives a million dollars to 28 random people every single day</quote> That would be a fucking great Prime benefit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EnterTheTekken 08/08/18 10:04:33 AM #47:	TheMikh posted... EnterTheTekken posted... I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps. i'd hate to be a misanthrope but most people are either uninterested or unwilling to truly invest themselves in maximizing their individual success, let alone taking on entrepreneurial endeavors they like the idea of being successful but not the mo it requires of them amazon actually offers a mountain of resources on all things cloud computing - usually within the context of their web services, but which i'd imagine could be extrapolated to other platforms - but how many people take the time to read them that aren't already deeply immersed in the sector We are in agreement. But it's certainly a better alternative than enabling people with free money. I view working and success like a muscle, and you have to work out that muscle to get it strengthened. Handouts just atrophy you and give low incentive to get off the couch or leave the basement. <cite>EnterTheTekken posted [p:906482386] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMikh posted...</cite> <quote><cite>EnterTheTekken posted...</cite> <quote>I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps.</quote> i'd hate to be a misanthrope but most people are either uninterested or unwilling to truly invest themselves in maximizing their individual success, let alone taking on entrepreneurial endeavors they like the idea of being successful but not the mo it requires of them amazon actually offers a mountain of resources on all things cloud computing - usually within the context of their web services, but which i'd imagine could be extrapolated to other platforms - but how many people take the time to read them that aren't already deeply immersed in the sector</quote> We are in agreement. But it's certainly a better alternative than enabling people with free money. I view working and success like a muscle, and you have to work out that muscle to get it strengthened. Handouts just atrophy you and give low incentive to get off the couch or leave the basement.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 08/08/18 10:09:46 AM #48:	EnterTheTekken posted... TheMikh posted... EnterTheTekken posted... I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps. i'd hate to be a misanthrope but most people are either uninterested or unwilling to truly invest themselves in maximizing their individual success, let alone taking on entrepreneurial endeavors they like the idea of being successful but not the mo it requires of them amazon actually offers a mountain of resources on all things cloud computing - usually within the context of their web services, but which i'd imagine could be extrapolated to other platforms - but how many people take the time to read them that aren't already deeply immersed in the sector We are in agreement. But it's certainly a better alternative than enabling people with free money. I view working and success like a muscle, and you have to work out that muscle to get it strengthened. Handouts just atrophy you and give low incentive to get off the couch or leave the basement. Ah, without a doubt. --- https://imgur.com/A0TAfek <cite>TheMikh posted [p:906482635] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>EnterTheTekken posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMikh posted...</cite> <quote><cite>EnterTheTekken posted...</cite> <quote>I'd much rather he teach and educate others on business, startups, and individual success rather than dumping sacks of money on people's doorsteps.</quote> i'd hate to be a misanthrope but most people are either uninterested or unwilling to truly invest themselves in maximizing their individual success, let alone taking on entrepreneurial endeavors they like the idea of being successful but not the mo it requires of them amazon actually offers a mountain of resources on all things cloud computing - usually within the context of their web services, but which i'd imagine could be extrapolated to other platforms - but how many people take the time to read them that aren't already deeply immersed in the sector</quote> We are in agreement. But it's certainly a better alternative than enabling people with free money. I view working and success like a muscle, and you have to work out that muscle to get it strengthened. Handouts just atrophy you and give low incentive to get off the couch or leave the basement.</quote> Ah, without a doubt.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 08/08/18 10:12:58 AM #49:	People whining about the warehouse stuff. Have you ever seen a warehouse or factory? Amazon is pretty standard other than the strict theft rules. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:906482793] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>People whining about the warehouse stuff. Have you ever seen a warehouse or factory? Amazon is pretty standard other than the strict theft rules.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZombiePelican 08/08/18 10:41:41 AM #50:	DavidWong posted... Jeff Bezos should be forced to give the money he's earned away. Nobody should be that rich even if they've earned it! ITP:He earned all that money by himself without stepping on countless workers to get to his position --- https://imgur.com/SiKIsHD https://imgur.com/V62ygzP https://imgur.com/M0MRS6S https://imgur.com/Lc56ify <cite>ZombiePelican posted [p:906485172] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote><cite>DavidWong posted...</cite> <quote>Jeff Bezos should be forced to give the money he's earned away. Nobody should be that rich even if they've earned it!</quote> ITP:He earned all that money by himself without stepping on countless workers to get to his position</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anarchy_Juiblex 08/08/18 10:47:04 AM #51:	Here's a thought; He shouldn't pay zero in taxes. He shouldn't pay 100%. It's almost like there's some type of . . . middle ground between those idiotic extremes. I think we need more tax brackets for such extreme peaks in wealth but you never go full commie. --- "Tolerance of intolerance is cowardice." ~ Ayaan Hirsi Ali <cite>Anarchy_Juiblex posted [p:906485730] in Jeff Bezos... [t:76865220]...</cite> <quote>Here's a thought; He shouldn't pay zero in taxes. He shouldn't pay 100%. It's almost like there's some type of . . . middle ground between those idiotic extremes. I think we need more tax brackets for such extreme peaks in wealth but you never go full commie.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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