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In reply to the discussion: USPS versus Republicans lies... [View all]LakeArenal
(29,949 posts)24. Best Bargain in America....
I once ordered tickets and asked they be mailed to me.. They wanted $15 to send them UPS.. Would not send them USPS.
I will support the Post Office always.. They are my friends, family and neighbors.
My postman is Donny. Thanks Donny..
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I hate UPS little old brown truck mentality and FedEx's panic every Christmas season. I love the ...
marble falls
Jan 2018
#52
My post office in past years usually had long lines during the end of year holidays. This year
Doitnow
Jan 2018
#38
Even if you use FedEx and UPS, a high probability USPS delivers it. Thanks to millions spent on lobbying.
TheBlackAdder
Jan 2018
#8
The USPS can't even raise the price of a stamp easily. The Postal Commission hamstrings efforts.
TheBlackAdder
Jan 2018
#14
It's also cheaper to send a FedEx Letter through the Post Office rather than FedEx.
politicaljunkie41910
Jan 2018
#18
So the post office is required to pay for retirement benefits for people who aren't even born yet?
FuzzyRabbit
Jan 2018
#27
Darrell Issa one of the strongest forces for privatizing, eliminating our beloved USPS
stuffmatters
Jan 2018
#17
Used to ride with my granddad in the 50s, rural carrier. Once calculated that if Postal Services
Hoyt
Jan 2018
#31
Anytime someone complains about the USPS, just hand them an envelope
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jan 2018
#37
It is interesting that Republicans fought to prevent the USPS from closing down small post offices
Nitram
Jan 2018
#49