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12. A Progressive who would get behind this would be potent. Then maybe they could sign up

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Mon Feb 16, 2015, 11:51 AM

Feb 2015

for single payer insurance at the USPS, soon. This idea has promise.

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Sixty-four unions and community groups are demanding a banking public option—at the post office. [View all] marmar Feb 2015 OP

K&R.... daleanime Feb 2015 #1

YES!!!! nt antigop Feb 2015 #2

The Netherlands has something like this. Formerly known as the Postbank (Post Office Bank), BlueCaliDem Feb 2015 #3

Didn't they privatize it RoccoR5955 Feb 2015 #38

I don't know. I'll need to ask my brother, but I believe he still goes to the post office to do his BlueCaliDem Feb 2015 #41

so does japan. safe as houses, but low interest. checking & it looks like they're privatizing. ND-Dem Feb 2015 #51

They've already privatized Art_from_Ark Feb 2015 #53

when did it happen? ND-Dem Feb 2015 #54

The process began on April Fool's Day, 2003 Art_from_Ark Feb 2015 #55

ironic. or appropos. ND-Dem Feb 2015 #56

Kick for this sane and achievable policy. Scuba Feb 2015 #4

My post office always rates pretty high and gets picked for pilot programs. It's no wonder. brewens Feb 2015 #5

This is good. Among other reasons is that I trust the Post Office more than I do the Bank. jwirr Feb 2015 #6

Great idea PumpkinAle Feb 2015 #7

It's a great idea. mountain grammy Feb 2015 #8

Where are the Democrats in fighting for the Post Office? Dustlawyer Feb 2015 #9

One word: "BERNIE" gregcrawford Feb 2015 #17

Yup! BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #37

As Clinton and Obama Economic Swami and Guru would ask...... Fuddnik Feb 2015 #10

This would definitely work! blondie58 Feb 2015 #11

A Progressive who would get behind this would be potent. Then maybe they could sign up libdem4life Feb 2015 #12

I lived in Norway for a few years, and this is how we banked there. Aldo Leopold Feb 2015 #13

This is a great idea but here is another idea I have been pondering Samantha Feb 2015 #14

Okay. Let's examine the numbers. Jakes Progress Feb 2015 #15

If the Unions like it... bayareaboy Feb 2015 #24

Great idea. French Post Office also does banking. nt Pooka Fey Feb 2015 #16

LOVE this! RiverLover Feb 2015 #18

Big banks own our government. Thus, this idea will go nowhere. closeupready Feb 2015 #19

BINGO!!! nt kelliekat44 Feb 2015 #60

Yes! And low-cost internet service! SunSeeker Feb 2015 #20

K & R n/t xocet Feb 2015 #21

Excellent, Bernie has brought this up. Also USPS could offer email accounts, voting appalachiablue Feb 2015 #22

I hope it happens, but do poor people VOTE? vkkv Feb 2015 #23

No. DeSwiss Feb 2015 #29

That’s the problem, the banking system stupid... polynomial Feb 2015 #25

Good idea Rebl Feb 2015 #26

Walmart will not like this! nt Cryptoad Feb 2015 #27

K&R! DeSwiss Feb 2015 #28

A ha ha ha ha! ! That's great. vkkv Feb 2015 #30

nicely put :) redruddyred Feb 2015 #46

And how bout cell phones and encrypted email while we're at it:) grahamhgreen Feb 2015 #31

I'm envious of thse that have great mail service SickOfTheOnePct Feb 2015 #32

Cool story. LanternWaste Feb 2015 #33

Not understanding the question SickOfTheOnePct Feb 2015 #34

how is the service there shitty? druidity33 Feb 2015 #40

I expect more than for them to just be open during their posted hours SickOfTheOnePct Feb 2015 #42

write to your Postmaster then... druidity33 Feb 2015 #44

I've lived in numerous places too, and never had any trouble with usps. ND-Dem Feb 2015 #50

The real tragedy is adieu Feb 2015 #35

Nice idea. Banks will never let it happen. progressoid Feb 2015 #36

I have been in favor of this for a long time. n/t. airplaneman Feb 2015 #39

KnR Hekate Feb 2015 #43

This is the kind of common sense Plucketeer Feb 2015 #45

Fantastic Idea tiptonic Feb 2015 #47

Yes, Yes and HELL yes!. . . . . .n/t annabanana Feb 2015 #48

K&R ND-Dem Feb 2015 #49

Brilliant Idea Half-Century Man Feb 2015 #52

K & R TexasMommaWithAHat Feb 2015 #57

It's sad that there are people TOO POOR to not have vkkv Feb 2015 #58

Great idea! wolfie001 Feb 2015 #59