Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn

Space datacenters proposed by SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin and others would release staggering levels of pollution that would probably alter the Earth’s atmosphere and be “catastrophic” for the planet, space industry experts and environmental groups warn in a new petition demanding a review of their impacts. 

 Tech companies have collectively proposed millions of “orbital datacenters” and are pressing forward with plans, which require Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval. Among other issues, pollution from satellites and rockets burning up upon re-entry appears to be accumulating in the stratosphere at alarming levels. The spacecraft release black soot, rare metals, aluminum oxides and other pollutants with unknown effects...

 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/23/space-datacenters-bezos-blue-origin 

 

“YOU’RE DEAD WRONG!” Bernie Sanders RESPONDS to Jeff Bezos

 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o5WvuObXxqU

Weekly Roundup: Reparations for Traitors and the Slush Fund Presidency (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

• A massive DOJ–IRS settlement that includes a $1.8 billion "slush fund" ostensibly for victims of government "weaponization." The hosts trace how this fund is likely to benefit January 6 participants and allies, connecting it to the long-running "Big Lie" and what Brad calls real-time myth-making. 
• How narratives about January 6 have shifted from condemnation to celebration—and what it means when those narratives are backed by real money and political power. 
• The broader ecosystem of Trumpism: primary victories that show Trump still holds sway, the endorsement of scandal-plagued figures like Ken Paxton, and the ongoing fusion of political loyalty with religious justification. 
• A sharp critique of billionaire logic, as Jeff Bezos defends his tax record and "value to civilization," prompting a deeper discussion about inequality, power, and what counts as public good. 
• A few reasons for hope, pointing to court losses for the DOJ and small but meaningful acts of accountability—reminders that resistance, however incremental, is still possible.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/weekly-roundup-reparations-for-traitors-and-the-slush-fund-presidency?hsLang=en

Jeff Bezos Called Me Out. Here’s My Response.

 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CtfJ1CadOGY

 

 

Trump orders relaxed rules for rocket launches, appearing to benefit Musk and Bezos

These environmental reviews are required because rocket launches and landings can be massively disruptive to local towns and residents, along with the natural surroundings. Exhaust, smoke plumes and sonic booms created at launch can injure and kill endangered species, and detritus from exploded rocket parts returning to Earth can harm fish and marine animals with hazardous material spills, fuel slicks and falling objects. 

Trump's executive order appears to especially benefit Elon Musk and his company SpaceX. SpaceX has been seeking to increase its rocket-ship launches and landings around the country. The company has been involved in a lawsuit brought by environmental groups for violating the National Environmental Policy Act; they say the FAA did not do a thorough enough environmental assessment of SpaceX's impact to endangered species regarding its rocket launches in Boca Chica, Texas. 

The lawsuit looked at the first launch of SpaceX's massive Starship rocket in Texas in April 2023. The spaceship, which is designed to one day make it to Mars, pulverized its launchpad on takeoff, sending chunks of concrete flying 6 miles (10km) away. The blast ignited a grassfire that burned nearly 4 acres (1.5 hectares) of state park and, from what is known, destroyed a nest of bobwhite quail eggs and a collection of blue land crabs...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/13/trump-order-rocket-launches-musk-bezos

 

FIRST LOOK: Jeff Bezos’ $20k Pick-Up Truck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCTGX8XkOvQ

 

‘This is a hostile and political act’: White House slams Amazon amid tariff shakeup - POLITICO

Amazon is reportedly considering listing how much tariffs are adding to the price of items...

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/29/tariff-amazon-donald-trump-00315053 

 

What Jeff Bezos Doesn't Want You to Know

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uivZrRppto8

An information dark age is upon us. I’m logging off | Stewart Lee | The Guardian

As Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos attempt to reshape our reality, my advice is to avoid their toxic platforms and wait it out…

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jan/19/information-dark-age-elon-musk-donald-trump-jeff-bezos 

Bezos faces criticism after executives met with Trump on day of Post’s non-endorsement

Meanwhile, CNN reported that the Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, had also recently reached out to speak with the former president by phone. 

Those reported overtures were eviscerated by Washington Post editor-at-large and longtime columnist Robert Kagan, who resigned on Friday. On Saturday, he argued that the meeting Blue Origin executives had with Trump would not have taken place if the Post had endorsed the Democratic vice-president as it planned. 

"Trump waited to make sure that Bezos did what he said he was going to do – and then met with the Blue Origin people," Kagan told the Daily Beast on Saturday. "Which tells us that there was an actual deal made, meaning that Bezos communicated, or through his people, communicated directly with Trump, and they set up this quid pro quo."

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/oct/27/bezos-washington-post-non-endorsement-election

Weekly Roundup: Trump’s Hitler Admiration and Tucker Carlson’s Creepy Speech (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

As the 2024 elections approach, Brad and Dan discuss Tucker Carlson’s remarks at Trump events, portraying him as an authoritative figure, and explores the media’s hesitance to endorse Kamala Harris. 

The episode examines Trump’s metaphorical portrayal as a punitive father, the influence of wealthy elites like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk on media and democracy, and recent alarming voter suppression incidents. 

The conversation also highlights John Kelly’s revelations about Trump and the implications for a potential second term. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of staying motivated in the final days before the election and the potential for Kamala Harris to make history.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/weekly-roundup-trumps-hitler-admiration-and-tucker-carlsons-creepy-speech/

You won’t believe how much money Jeff Bezos made an hour last year…

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E7Iu07kXl3U

Amazon can't keep Jassy, Bezos from testifying in FTC Prime probe

The FTC has been investigating sign-up and cancellation processes for Amazon's Prime program since March 2021. The agency is looking into whether Amazon deceives users into signing up for Prime, while failing to provide a simple way to cancel and avoid recurring charges...

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/22/amazon-cant-keep-jassy-bezos-from-testifying-in-ftc-prime-probe.html

Jeff Bezos is worth $160bn – yet Congress might bail out his space company

…The time is now to have a serious debate in Congress and throughout our country as to how to develop a rational space policy that does not simply socialize all of the risks and privatize all of the profits. Whether it is expanding affordable high-speed internet and cellphone service in remote areas, tracking natural disasters and climate change, establishing colonies on the moon and Mars or mining asteroids, the scientific achievements we make should be shared by all of us, not just the wealthy few…

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/22/jeff-bezos-space-elon-musk-billionaires-bernie-sanders

Opinion: Jeff Bezos is right about raising taxes - CNN

... the world's richest man is endorsing -- albeit without a lot of specificity -- the Biden administration's plan to increase the corporate tax rate and close down many of its loopholes to pay for a massive investment in America's infrastructure...

https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/07/opinions/jeff-bezos-is-right-about-raising-taxes-mccaffery/index.html

Amazon CEO Bezos, stung by wide criticism, endorses U.S. corporate tax hike | Reuters

...Biden said last week Amazon was one of 91 Fortune 500 companies that "use various loopholes where they pay not a single solitary penny in federal income tax," in sharp contrast to middle class families paying over 20% tax rates...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-biden-idUSKBN2BT30J

Jeff Bezos’ and Elon Musk’s wealth skyrocketed during the pandemic - The Washington Post

...For the median American, Bezos's giving was the equivalent of donating $85 at that time...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/01/01/bezos-musk-wealth-pandemic/

America’s corporate elite must stop treating coronavirus as an obstacle to profit

It’s up to CEOs to rise above their arrogance and stop treating coronavirus as an obstacle to revenues https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/17/americas-corporate-elite-must-stop-treating-coronavirus-as-an-obstacle-to-profit

Trump’s Vendetta Against Jeff Bezos Could Destroy the Postal Service | Vanity Fair

The president reportedly threatened to veto the $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package if funds went to the USPS, which comes as he ramps up opposition to voting by mail in November.....
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/04/trumps-vendetta-against-jeff-bezos-could-destroy-the-postal-service

Cartoon: Jeff Bezos' green prime deals

Jeff Bezos made a big to-do about spending $10 billion on the climate. Maybe some of it will help, but as Bloomberg’s candidacy shows, billionaire philanthropy is more about the influence it buys. ....
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/2/21/1920797/-Cartoon-Jeff-Bezos-green-prime-deals