Google is also one of the most successful companies in the world, yet they have had their share of bad purchases / decisions. Heck, Microsoft bought Nokia, and

Google is also one of the most successful companies in the world, yet they have had their share of bad purchases / decisions. Heck, Microsoft bought Nokia, and then completely dismembered it. It's entirely possible for someone in the higher floors in Amazon to convince themselves this is a good fit. Maybe it's a good decision, maybe not. But it's never right to say it's a good decision because a successful company took it.