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tclambert

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2. Funny how other countries' postal systems are not having this problem.

Reply to geefloyd46 (Original post)

Thu Feb 7, 2013, 07:39 AM

Feb 2013

Canada, Germany, Britain, France, etc. all have postal systems (6 days a week) and the internet, yet they aren't bleeding red ink. They charge higher rates for stamps, yet their societies have not collapsed. Here, Congress won't even discuss higher rates. They would rather strangle the postal service than allow it to cover its costs.

This is intentional action on the part of Congress.

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The David Parkman Show: US Post Office Stopping Saturday Delivery to Save $2 Billion [View all] geefloyd46 Feb 2013 OP

K&R Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #1

Funny how other countries' postal systems are not having this problem. tclambert Feb 2013 #2

And Congress could stop it. freedom fighter jh Feb 2013 #4

THE GOP STARTED THIS INSANE 75 YRS. ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO STOP USPS drynberg Feb 2013 #3

I would like to know who were the Dems who voted for bonniebgood Feb 2013 #5