On Jeff Bezos and His Purchase of the Washington Post

Story here, naturally. Some not-so-random thoughts:

  • If Jeff Bezos really is the libertarianish fellow that a number of people are making him out to be, then I am very happy with the purchase.
  • If Jeff Bezos really is the libertarianish fellow that a number of people are making him out to be, then I wish that he bought the New York Times.
  • Jeff Bezos should try to buy the New York Times in addition to buying the Washington Post. It's not too late.1
  • Does this mean that I can put the Washington Post on my Amazon Wish List?
  • If Jeff Bezos wishes to purchase this blog for a nine figure sum, or even an eight figure one, I will be glad to sell it to him. I will, of course, miss blogging here. But not that much.
1. Of course, it would remain to be seen what the antitrust division of the Justice Department might have to say about any purchase of both the Washington Post and the New York Times.