Today on Twitter, former US Attorney Preet Bharara dreams: "What if Jeff Bezos bought Twitter with the change in his pocket and shut Trump's account?" #
Twitter's market cap is $21 billion, and Bezos or some other very rich person could buy them. But it would be a problem if the new owner interfered with the content of Twitter. Because, as with a trade war, it would invite retaliation. And isn't it good that we can keep tabs on Trump through his public tweetings? Would you rather he only rant privately? I wouldn't. Remember the president has an incredibly powerful podium, with or without Twitter, he will be heard over us. Consider this piece by Jill McCabe, an emergency room pediatrician, married to former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, as she defends her family from attacks from the president. Consider the power Trump has with or without Twitter to ruin lives. #
I responded, on Twitter: "It's just as easy to imagine the Koch Brothers buying Twitter and shutting down your account. This is a weakness that we all have with Twitter being so vulnerable yet so indispensable." #
PS: I've long wanted Amazon to either buy or create a competitor to Twitter, so we could have Twitter-as-a-service. It would be very nice. #