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crickets

(25,952 posts)
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:46 PM Jul 2020

The US Post Office is a vital part of our national infrastructure. It is under attack.

Corrupt elements of our own government are engaged in willful acts of sabotage as we speak:

Louis DeJoy crippling the US Postal Service by shutting down mail-sorting machines [DU link]

Tampering with vital US communications in this way is a federal crime and a national security issue.


Why the Postal Service Is Critical to National Security [reading the entire article is highly recommended]

The primary goal of the USPS is to deliver mail to every mailbox in the United States, six days a week. But a lack of USPS funding could affect not only mail delivery but also a number of other Postal Service functions as well—including law enforcement and disaster response. The USPS’s postal inspectors work to deter and investigate mail-related crimes. And the Postal Service also plays a critical role in protecting national security interests. The enormous infrastructure operated by the USPS, which delivers and processes 48 percent of the world’s mail, is a unique federal asset that can be—and has been—utilized to respond to natural disasters and terrorist attacks. [snip]

The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the law enforcement arm of the USPS, is the federal entity primarily responsible for deterring and investigating mail crimes. [more]


It's time to start making a big, big noise. This isn't just about late mail. It's about deliberately trying to destroy one of this country's vital defenses.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | Members and Contact Information

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has jurisdiction over the United States Postal Service.



This is also about blatant election tampering through attempting to suppress the vote.

Voting and Election Laws [see page for contact links]

How do I report voter fraud or voter suppression?
If you suspect voter fraud, report it to your state or territorial election office. You can also report it to:
A local FBI office
A local U.S. attorney's office
The Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice's Criminal Division

If you witness or suspect voter intimidation or suppression, there are three ways you can report it:
Contact your state or territorial election office
Contact the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice
Use the Election Complaint Report online form


Congressional Directories:
US House of Representatives
US Senate


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