[andrew_lettuce]

How the hell does consolidation, monopolization, externalizing costs and extreme leverage "clear the room for new businesses"?

Even on HN playing the role of PE apologist is not going to fly ...

[massysett]

Consolidation frees up real estate, allowing new businesses to open. Where I live, old supermarkets are now farmers’ markets, trampoline parks, and health clubs, and an old car dealership is a church.

[VerifiedReports]

Fantasyland in the house!