[John Mutter][1]:

> Another possible reason for Amazon’s boldness is its apparently cozy relationship with the Obama administration–whose Justice Department pursued the agency model case, which mainly benefited Amazon. This relationship will be highlighted this coming Tuesday, when the president will give another major speech on the economy and aiding the middle class at, of all places, the Amazon warehouse in Chattanooga, Tenn. This is roughly equivalent of going to a Wal-Mart and calling for more of the kinds of jobs it offers.

Mutter also hits on some interesting tidbits that Amazon is doing to try and shutter its competition — by dropping their prices so low there’s no way anyone else (hell even Amazon) can make money.

[1]: http://shelf-awareness.com/booktrade.html