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slightlv

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54. They were the only ones to get through the complicated, complex

Mon Oct 28, 2024, 10:25 PM

Oct 2024

security process for DoD when I was still working... once you get thru that mess, you tend to stay on it because to do anything else is just to mind-blowingly intense.

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The problem with cancelling Amazon [View all] Marigold Oct 2024 OP

I don't think a lot of people are cancelling Amazon. If only a few people do it, it wouldn't bother Bezos. Jim__ Oct 2024 #1

Don't cancel Tweedy Oct 2024 #2

I'm not familiar with their prescription drug plan soandso Oct 2024 #38

There are Amazon brand products now Tweedy Oct 2024 #47

I didn't know that soandso Oct 2024 #48

I disagree. Tweedy Oct 2024 #51

Oh, yes soandso Oct 2024 #72

I think you may have just identified a monopoly Tweedy Oct 2024 #73

"redundancy" soandso Oct 2024 #80

No doubt! Tweedy Oct 2024 #83

I have been a member for around two years but i have regrets. CentralMass Oct 2024 #79

What you purchase locally soandso Oct 2024 #81

I don't think that's correct. sl8 Oct 2024 #50

I simply said there are Amazon brand products Tweedy Oct 2024 #52

Sure. I wasn't replying to you. sl8 Oct 2024 #53

My apologies. Tweedy Oct 2024 #61

No worries. sl8 Oct 2024 #63

The reason it won't work (most likely) is simple newdeal2 Oct 2024 #3

What is AWS? orthoclad Oct 2024 #7

amazon web services Fullduplexxx Oct 2024 #8

Amazon Web Services newdeal2 Oct 2024 #9

Don't you love the mysterious acronyms that are so popular here??? birdographer Oct 2024 #16

IITYWTMWYBMAD? Abolishinist Oct 2024 #27

Acronyms? Gaytano70 Oct 2024 #32

Ooops thanks fixed it birdographer Oct 2024 #64

AWS is actually how they brand their cloud services LearnedHand Oct 2024 #58

AWS is everywhere. If you do any code LeftInTX Oct 2024 #70

General reply: I don't need no steenkeeng cloud orthoclad Oct 2024 #67

All websites have clouds. AWS provides LeftInTX Oct 2024 #71

Software engineer at a global enterprise company and can confirm. notroot Oct 2024 #22

They were the only ones to get through the complicated, complex slightlv Oct 2024 #54

Amazon doesn't sell the products anyway. It hosts LeftInTX Oct 2024 #42

Do what is best for you personally. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #4

Well said. nt spooky3 Oct 2024 #45

Ayn Rand said it better lame54 Oct 2024 #69

+1 leftstreet Oct 2024 #49

Hey there! If you can share, which COPD inhaler is your husband using? I am now and have taken several, and I might LauraInLA Oct 2024 #5

I don't have any illusions The Unmitigated Gall Oct 2024 #6

Bezos only owns 10% of Amazon now Captain Zero Oct 2024 #19

Yep. Pretty much any retirement fund offered for 401Ks has AMZN stock in it. nt Gore1FL Oct 2024 #35

Exactly. I don't use Amazon, never have. I hated them from the beginning. LisaM Oct 2024 #43

You are not the problem cally Oct 2024 #10

Perhaps surprisingly, the large majority of Amazon's worth comes from its cloud service, AWS. BlueCheeseAgain Oct 2024 #11

Not everyone needs to cancel Amazon orthoclad Oct 2024 #12

Free shipping? birdographer Oct 2024 #18

Not to promote a particular vendor, but orthoclad Oct 2024 #65

I love vitacost. MLAA Oct 2024 #44

Healthy Dems "trumps" one less Amazon fee TommyT139 Oct 2024 #13

You can also check at Mark Cuban's dweller Oct 2024 #14

I honestly think that Mr. Cuban cares Skittles Oct 2024 #24

Possiby another "class traitor" like FDR? orthoclad Oct 2024 #66

lots of independent vendors and retailers Brainstormy Oct 2024 #15

Exactly. I buy Gilmour, Nelson, Orbit and Melnor from Amazon LeftInTX Oct 2024 #46

I am boycotting Amazon, but I am able to mdbl Oct 2024 #17

On Threads someone stated that Bezos is the sole owner of the Post BadgerMom Oct 2024 #20

Nobody wants you to quit your necessary meds... Jack Valentino Oct 2024 #21

And this is why I have an advantage plan...you should switch. That is Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #23

I love Original Medicare because I moonscape Oct 2024 #30

I have had 1 open heart surgery, spent 56 days in the hospital Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #60

That is not true. Ms. Toad Oct 2024 #40

When did you sign up for these plans? I checked and they were out of my league Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #57

I'm assuming you have checked into CostPlus Pharma? A friend of a friend said she saved thousands a month flying_wahini Oct 2024 #25

Many have suggested CostPlus but it is more expensive Marigold Oct 2024 #28

My Part D is with Humana, I'm not pushing it - soldierant Oct 2024 #26

My mom use to tell me I can't afford Tree Lady Oct 2024 #29

That is the point I was trying to make Marigold Oct 2024 #31

"Shop local" is a privilege. EllieBC Oct 2024 #33

Check to see if there are any 340B programs in your area. erronis Oct 2024 #34

Getting your meds is a priority. Best of luck Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #36

AMZN is a Bezos corporation like X is for Musk. Gore1FL Oct 2024 #37

Look into using Mark Cuban Cost Plug Drugs Red Oak Oct 2024 #39

Agreed. Costco might be worth trying, too Bibliovore Oct 2024 #68

do what's best for your family. Groundhawg Oct 2024 #41

If you haven't already done so, slightlv Oct 2024 #55

Take care of yourself. Ferrets are Cool Oct 2024 #56

Honestly, you don't owe anyone an explanation. It is a free country. Takket Oct 2024 #59

You'll get no argument from me whatsoever Hekate Oct 2024 #62

You should checkout mark Cubans online pharmacy too nini Oct 2024 #74

I wanted to thank you for the information about Amazon prescriptions ribrepin Oct 2024 #75

I am really glad that was helpful Marigold Oct 2024 #82

Can you get it through Mark Cuban? usedtobedemgurl Oct 2024 #76

I cancelled the WP. I won't quit Amazon, but am considering stopping Amazon Prime, and limiting any shopping through JohnSJ Oct 2024 #77

200,000 canceled WaPo! viva la Oct 2024 #78