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Title: Amazon Soars on the Wings of Cronyism
Post by: endicom on September 17, 2018, 12:09:45 pm: American Greatness
Michael Busler
Sept. 17, 2018

In recent weeks, Amazon.com stock jumped in value, making the company the second (after Apple) to achieve a market cap of $1 trillion. Analysts barely took a breath before declaring the company could be the first to top $2 trillion.

â€œAmazon has increased its profitability as cloud computing, advertising and its marketplace for third-party retailers have powered growth,â€ TheStreet.com reported. But those arenâ€™t the only factors pushing Amazon to new heights. Cronyism and cozy deals with government entities help as well.

For example, Bloomberg Businessweek magazine recently reported that in some places, Amazon isnâ€™t paying for all the electricity it uses to run its web servers. Instead, it cuts deals to pass the costs on to neighboring consumers.

More... https://amgreatness.com/2018/09/17/amazon-soars-on-the-wings-of-cronyism/
Title: Re: Amazon Soars on the Wings of Cronyism
Post by: kevindavis007 on September 17, 2018, 01:47:25 pm: :bs:
Title: Re: Amazon Soars on the Wings of Cronyism
Post by: ABX on September 17, 2018, 01:52:55 pm: So taking a cue from the Trump empire re cronyism?

In reality, they soar on the wings of consumers overwhelmingly choosing them.
Title: Re: Amazon Soars on the Wings of Cronyism
Post by: Sanguine on September 17, 2018, 04:06:06 pm: Quote from: AbaraXas on September 17, 2018, 01:52:55 pm
So taking a cue from the Trump empire re cronyism?

In reality, they soar on the wings of consumers overwhelmingly choosing them.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Amazon Soars on the Wings of Cronyism
Post by: Frank Cannon on September 17, 2018, 04:30:27 pm: Quote from: AbaraXas on September 17, 2018, 01:52:55 pm
So taking a cue from the Trump empire re cronyism?

In reality, they soar on the wings of consumers overwhelmingly choosing them.

Oh yeah? So if they are doing so swell, why are they involved in all these crooked gov't deals?
Title: Re: Amazon Soars on the Wings of Cronyism
Post by: ABX on September 17, 2018, 04:36:02 pm: Quote from: Frank Cannon on September 17, 2018, 04:30:27 pm
Oh yeah? So if they are doing so swell, why are they involved in all these crooked gov't deals?

What crooked government deal? Bulk mail discounts (like any business can request if shipping over a certain amount)? How about tax breaks given by state and local governments to build in certain areas? (taxes are now good and we shouldn't be giving breaks to anyone?)
Title: Re: Amazon Soars on the Wings of Cronyism
Post by: Sanguine on September 17, 2018, 04:53:28 pm: Quote from: Frank Cannon on September 17, 2018, 04:30:27 pm
Oh yeah? So if they are doing so swell, why are they involved in all these crooked gov't deals?

So, Frank, as a slumlord, are you saying that you wouldn't/don't take advantage of government programs and/or tax breaks?