[Jim from C-Town]

Well, that is one way to lose $250 million. He could have effectively flushed the money down the toilet and done no worse.

[ken5050]

The Post's landmark building is worth a lot, and a lot more if it can be developed ( i.e torn down)

The long-time owners couldn't do that..but new ownership will do so easily, and rapidly....I suspect that Bezos ends up getting the paper for about the price of a year's subscription..

[babble-on]

excellent tax writeoff, plus it gives him the chance to lobby hard for his two issues, pro-gay marriage and pro-internet sales tax.

[Carriage Hill]

When all the retirements, pensions and other corrupt union obligations/debts are factored-in, it’s far, far. far beyond a mere $250m. I guess he knows that.