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Kind of genius… My understanding as a Brit is that CNN are known to be supportive of progressive economic policies. I suspect they’re also critical of the exist

by kypro 5y ago

Kind of genius… My understanding as a Brit is that CNN are known to be supportive of progressive economic policies. I suspect they’re also critical of the existence of billionaires like Bezos in a society where many struggle to feed their families. Bribing influential CNN contributors who hold progressive or far-left economic policies is probably one of the better ways to help shift the media narrative towards one that benefits Bezos.

gameswithgo 5y ago
orrr, maybe bezos is also very progressive?
- ishjoh 5y ago
  Then he doesn't walk the walk. He has ample opportunity to write a check to the government and rally for tax schemes that directly and only effect billionaires.
  - thrav 5y ago
    That’s a pretty narrow definition of “progressive”
weakfish 5y ago
CNN is hardly "far left" - they were highly unfavorable towards Sanders in primaries.
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themolecularman 5y ago
It's not a bribe. Van Jones will likely quit his job as a CNN commentator. Why would he stay? It's a strange donation tbh. Also CNN is a very partisan news source and Van Jones isn't a "middle of the aisle" type. I personally find the Jose donation fine but am kind of put off by this donation to a CNN "journalist".
- kypro 5y ago
  > Van Jones will likely quit his job as a CNN commentator. Sounds like a win then.