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quakerboy

(13,918 posts)
33. This is no accident
Fri May 7, 2021, 04:04 AM
May 2021

And we need the post office. the post office is important, and if used properly could be one of the strongest options in our toolchest to help this country thrive.

Its no accident the right has been targeting the USPS for ages. And its no accident that they sent someone with a conflict of interest to destroy it from the inside.

As for the board.. If memory serves, there are 6 current members, and Biden has three new inbound. Its also my understanding that all 6 of the current members, including the "democrats" recently voted to support Dejoy. 6 vs 3 is not math thats in our favor, even once Bidens picks are in place.

Additionally, and I could be wrong about this, but I dont believe Biden has ever clearly stated he wants dejoy gone.

I'd like to see the current board members who supported the intentional failure that Dejoy is causing removed. I understand that they can only be removed for cause. 4 years ago, the mail ran on time or faster, reliably. Now.. it does not. Thats not a track record of success, nor something that can be tolerated long. Everyone is noticing the USPS is not functioning, and that noticing will soon turn people sour on the whole thing if its not soon fixed. Much more patience.. and we will lose.

If the PO Gen. nor the Potus have the power to fire DeJoy, who does? If for whatever reason he's napi21 May 2021 #1
good idea! housecat May 2021 #4
I wish the PTB read DU. 😉 Duppers May 2021 #7
PTB? littlemissmartypants May 2021 #19
The pertinent information is on line 13. dchill May 2021 #22
Apparently only the Board of Governors can fire him. President Obama tried to appoint five Governors George II May 2021 #10
There's a Board of Governors that has control. WinstonSmith4740 May 2021 #11
Both incumbent Democratic board members have expressed support for DeJoy Mysterian May 2021 #41
That's one of the more disappointing things I've heard. WinstonSmith4740 May 2021 #43
K&R Blue Owl May 2021 #2
Smart move to have Dem Senators do this and not President Biden. I'm sure he's in on the deal... machoneman May 2021 #3
if trump can fire the prior po gen, why cant biden? what is the difference here . AllaN01Bear May 2021 #5
I live in Redmond, WA. I ordered a 2nd hand book from Amazon ($3.99 postage!) from a seller fierywoman May 2021 #6
I have had 3 out of 4 shipments BigmanPigman May 2021 #8
Yes! My utilities bill arrived many days after it was due around March! fierywoman May 2021 #14
I'm having problems with them EndlessWire May 2021 #15
Even though I have been able to do electronic bill payments for a long time, notinkansas May 2021 #20
When I called all of the utilities BigmanPigman May 2021 #25
BigmanPigman me too! Star-Thrower May 2021 #45
While visiting my mom and sister today I learned BigmanPigman May 2021 #47
And not one republican will allow this Mr.Bill May 2021 #9
what is the matter with joe manchin's best friends anyway. nt msongs May 2021 #12
"And if it can, we'll sabotage it!" Grokenstein May 2021 #17
They want to privatize it. notinkansas May 2021 #21
rw radio has been used for years to attack the USPS to set it up for privatization. they're hard certainot May 2021 #37
This is the only major gripe I have with Biden SCantiGOP May 2021 #13
It's not Joe's fault. EndlessWire May 2021 #16
I know there would be a challenge SCantiGOP May 2021 #29
Well EndlessWire May 2021 #30
Maybe quakerboy May 2021 #34
They should block DeJoy from getting in the building. BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #18
Don't even let him use the service. notinkansas May 2021 #23
That's a great touch! BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #28
Joe Manchin too??? calimary May 2021 #24
This is a big issue in rural areas that he represents. Midnight Writer May 2021 #27
Maybe we can offer him all the help he needs, and more, IF calimary May 2021 #38
Its too late quakerboy May 2021 #26
I think that EndlessWire May 2021 #31
This is no accident quakerboy May 2021 #33
I thought that one or two will be gone by next year dansolo May 2021 #36
far too late quakerboy May 2021 #42
Good for Manchin for doing something right. Now about the rest..... Celerity May 2021 #32
Good. nt Hortensis May 2021 #35
The Dejoy Act? How ironic would that act. elias7 May 2021 #39
Draft Jeff Bezos to manage the USPS. mwooldri May 2021 #40
Excellent!!! ailsagirl May 2021 #44
I stopped using US mail a decade ago because mail would not arrive on time, or ever. Jetheels May 2021 #46
Will Manchin block his own bill after Republicans prevent it from passing? Roisin Ni Fiachra May 2021 #48
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