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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Hekate
(100,133 posts)12. Destruction and profit; profit and destruction. Never a thought for public service.
My disgust knows no bounds.
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Originally reported by CNN but I can't find it even searching on their website
underpants
May 2024
#19
Surely there must be a cost-benefit analysis to make such a business decision. Let's see it.
keithbvadu2
May 2024
#5
The Hills recap on Twitter said wires were cut and the machines were left outside
underpants
May 2024
#20
If they're no longer needed since letter volume is down, why would they replace them? n/t
MichMan
May 2024
#46
Assuming Repugs vote by mail too, just as much a GOP issue as Dem. Need to fix Board that appoint PM General
dutch777
May 2024
#8
Biden has appointed Democrats to the Board. They haven't done a thing about DeJoy.
Lonestarblue
May 2024
#9
They don't need all the flat-sorters they have and they are consolidating facilities.
Silent Type
May 2024
#10
Existence of the postal svc is in the Constitution. It must remain federally managed & cannot be privatized.
onetexan
May 2024
#50
"Is Postal Privatization a Danger? Yes. It has already begun." --American Postal Workers Union
jalan48
May 2024
#54
Destruction and profit; profit and destruction. Never a thought for public service.
Hekate
May 2024
#12
Yes, but knowing Biden he probably has done little to try and influence those Board of Governors.
Fla Dem
May 2024
#16
Because Democrats have been urging Pres Biden since 2021 to remove him and he hasn't.
Fla Dem
May 2024
#33
He does not want to improve the Postal Service, he wants to break it. The GOP wants to privatize it.
ashredux
May 2024
#21
Sigh... They really think the "we call on you to immediately return..." is gonna move ANYBODY?
calimary
May 2024
#26
Sigh... They really think the "we call on you to immediately return..." is gonna move ANYBODY?
calimary
May 2024
#27