> Haven't followed Bezos too closely, but, never thought of him to be a political person or saw anything where he made political comments.

You never considered the idea that the richest man in the world may be political?

It'd be more surprising for me to find out that he wasn't political; you don't accrue that kind of cash without playing political games at at least some point in your portfolio -- even if it's just for the opportunity to reduce your tax burdens.