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mjvpi

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48. YYYEEEESSSS. We subsidize Amazon

Reply to msongs (Reply #15)

Mon Feb 8, 2021, 10:19 AM

Feb 2021

Amazon is now bringing delivery in house. In two years, they will be doing UPS style shipping services that will seriously effect all the other competitors

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How to save the USPS? [View all] Brown Feather Feb 2021 OP

Tell us the misconceptions and good ideas you've seen here, please. elleng Feb 2021 #1

The biggest misconception is Brown Feather Feb 2021 #11

Thanks. elleng Feb 2021 #17

Don't bust on me!!! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #22

Can we at least get rid of Saturday delivery? jimfields33 Feb 2021 #2

Actually.... moose65 Feb 2021 #3

Obviously it's been awhile since I bought a stamp. Lol. jimfields33 Feb 2021 #5

No, don't get rid of Saturday delivery. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2021 #6

It would cut jobs. No. Kingofalldems Feb 2021 #7

No offense newdayneeded Feb 2021 #21

I am an old timer! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #16

Thanks for you perspective! mjvpi Feb 2021 #4

You want to slaughter my pension? Brown Feather Feb 2021 #23

No, no. I'm a prud supporter of unions and good benefits. mjvpi Feb 2021 #47

It's not pension requirements moose65 Feb 2021 #24

It was a contract year!! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #26

I notice no mention of Trump henchman DeJoy. Kingofalldems Feb 2021 #8

He needs to go!!! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #35

You mean like intentionally delaying ballots? Kingofalldems Feb 2021 #37

I forgot to add Brown Feather Feb 2021 #44

Also to add to my reply below Brown Feather Feb 2021 #38

Here's mine FSogol Feb 2021 #9

Excellent. Kingofalldems Feb 2021 #12

Good points! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #29

Why won't raise the postage help? KentuckyWoman Feb 2021 #10

They're not a business. They're a govt service. The price is low so anyone can afford to use it. FSogol Feb 2021 #13

(bulk junk) usps is the world's biggest trash management system nt msongs Feb 2021 #18

If there is no taxpayer money in it, then they aren't a government service KentuckyWoman Feb 2021 #19

Junk mail Is the winner! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #27

Because I am administering an estate and trust, MineralMan Feb 2021 #14

I made a point about us destroying our processing capabilities Brown Feather Feb 2021 #30

I pay full freight for shipping while heavily discounted amazon boxes clog the system nt msongs Feb 2021 #15

YYYEEEESSSS. We subsidize Amazon mjvpi Feb 2021 #48

Recognise that it is a public good, not a business meadowlander Feb 2021 #20

Yes! moose65 Feb 2021 #25

The postsl service is capable of making Brown Feather Feb 2021 #32

As an NALC member I find your post appalling. Kingofalldems Feb 2021 #33

I am a member🤣🤣🤣 Brown Feather Feb 2021 #39

You can't fire people because you don't like them. Kingofalldems Feb 2021 #40

I said nothing about liking them!! Some I actually adore! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #43

First paragraph is baloney. Kingofalldems Feb 2021 #36

Let's see? Brown Feather Feb 2021 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar Feb 2021 #28

You sent a warm chill up my leg! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #31

Be bold like FDR MyNameGoesHere Feb 2021 #34

This thread topic is a great idea, Brown Feather. crickets Feb 2021 #41

WOW!! Brown Feather Feb 2021 #45

kick Demovictory9 Feb 2021 #46

Buy special edition stamps and start writing letters SmartVoter22 Feb 2021 #49