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36. DeJoy's new plan for USPS: Slower mail and higher prices, sources say

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 09:04 PM

Dec 10

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142694437

DeJoy's new plan for USPS: Slower mail and higher prices, sources say
(Back in Trump's first term)

Self-serving sycophant of Trump with a goal of sabotaging the PO for two reasons: his own gain and loyalty to Trump.

Destroying mail sorting machines worth million$ and going back to manual labor.

Surely there must be a cost-benefit analysis to make such a business decision. Let's see it.

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Postmaster General covers his ears from House Republican questioning during Oversight hearing [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 10 OP

That is ripe! A gop rep questioning a gop postmaster about ruining the post office. Clouds Passing Dec 10 #1

What a POS. n/t FSogol Dec 10 #2

Video here... lamp_shade Dec 10 #3

What an arrogant, petulant douche JoseBalow Dec 10 #5

how could Joe let him stay there all this time? barbtries Dec 10 #14

Wasn't there some issue about who could actually fire him? JoseBalow Dec 10 #16

I'm not sure about that. barbtries Dec 10 #19

Yes. Trump packed the board and only the board can fire DeJoy. yardwork Dec 10 #23

Thank you for clarifying that JoseBalow Dec 10 #25

okay, i did know that, barbtries Dec 11 #59

The board has to have vacancies to fill spots. yardwork Dec 11 #67

and nobody can be fired. barbtries Dec 11 #68

It's supposed to be independent of the president or Congress. yardwork Dec 11 #69

i think i knew that barbtries Dec 11 #70

That's no excuse. Bluetus Dec 10 #31

So Joe should have replaced DeJoy anyways? JoseBalow Dec 10 #33

Don't misquote me, please Bluetus Dec 10 #44

I didn't quote or misquote anything, I was asking JoseBalow Dec 10 #45

We occupied the White House 12 of the last 16 years BeyondGeography Dec 11 #52

Sad, but true. And the reason is ... Bluetus Dec 11 #58

We have been criminally tone deaf at the highest levels BeyondGeography Dec 11 #60

There was much that could be done administratively to fight HC insurance abuse Bluetus Dec 11 #61

One of my takeaways from this last election is this BeyondGeography Dec 11 #63

Most Democrats are really decent, caring people Bluetus Dec 11 #64

Postal board Rebl2 Dec 10 #39

"I was sure Trump fired the previous post master general" BumRushDaShow Dec 11 #53

Only the postal board of governors can fire him, and they appparently niyad Dec 11 #49

Which one? DeNoJoy or the Repuke Congress Critter... paleotn Dec 10 #26

I was referring to DeJoy JoseBalow Dec 10 #27

The other guy said that they will need to cut S.S. and Medicaid/Medicare kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #30

Well screw that guy! JoseBalow Dec 10 #34

And if he covers his eyes, we can't SEE him Seinan Sensei Dec 10 #28

If only he'd cover his mouth too JoseBalow Dec 10 #29

What I was thinking 🙄 Rebl2 Dec 10 #40

Maybe we should start a movement and write "Fire DeJoy" on the back FSogol Dec 10 #4

Make sure contents aren't important Marthe48 Dec 10 #22

Like that idea Rebl2 Dec 10 #41

Check out Portland Stamp Company Dump DeJoy merch IzzaNuDay Dec 11 #48

Awesome. Thanks. N/t FSogol Dec 11 #50

Another reason why the US is the laughing stock of the world. And we're the #1 nuclear power in the world. C0RI0LANUS Dec 10 #6

Our postal service used to be the -envy- of the world... nt Shipwack Dec 10 #43

Absolutely. summer_in_TX Dec 11 #47

Dammit. Starting to like the guy. maxsolomon Dec 10 #7

Hes trying to shift blame with no evidence ColinC Dec 10 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #15

If any USPS mail-carrier had relentlessly sabotaged their workplace Seinan Sensei Dec 10 #46

This guy is the most pathetic sack of shit, and it's absurd how insanely difficult it is to get rid of him compared to Karasu Dec 10 #8

It is not difficult. drray23 Dec 10 #9

Very true. That is precisely the reason why we've been stuck with him for Biden's entire presidency, while everyone Karasu Dec 10 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #17

Democrats try to hold Repubs accountable within The System Orrex Dec 10 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 11 #66

Replacement is up to the Board of Governors GenThePerservering Dec 10 #12

Rich McCormick IS a poopy head. maxsolomon Dec 10 #18

The Republican mentality is cracking up big time. ananda Dec 10 #13

Something a 2-year-old would do AverageOldGuy Dec 10 #20

what two assholes arguing sounds like LymphocyteLover Dec 10 #21

Postmaster General DeJoy Covers Ears During Oversight Hearing - C-SPAN Rhiannon12866 Dec 10 #24

I'm sure this repukes solution will be to Captain Zero Dec 10 #32

NOT ONLY THAT DENVERPOPS Dec 10 #42

This is exactly ReRe Dec 11 #55

DeJoy's new plan for USPS: Slower mail and higher prices, sources say keithbvadu2 Dec 10 #36

Killing hatchling chicks that had been safely delivered cross country for over a century... Hekate Dec 10 #37

Time for one of those "Official Acts" 3825-87867 Dec 10 #38

Why now? He's had 4 years to do it. Boomerproud Dec 11 #51

Sorry, Dejoy did his job well enough & is on the way out. BadgerKid Dec 11 #54

He accomplished Chump's objectives but those aren't the goals of American voters FakeNoose Dec 11 #65

this is part of an expanded play to completely fuck over our voting. Javaman Dec 11 #56

He thought that covering his ears... Escape Dec 11 #57

Well, since his ass is where he keeps his head, it DOES make a little sense. n/t Attilatheblond Dec 11 #62

In Trump's second term, will USPS privatization be on the table? LetMyPeopleVote Dec 16 #71