Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Postal Service’
The bankrupting of America
It’s official. Stockton, California, can file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcies are in the news. Thirteen cities have, or will soon, go bankrupt.
Read MoreCorporations aren’t the problem for the Post Office, they’re the solution
Protestors gathered in support of Saturday mail delivery here in Des Moines. The Des Moines Register ran the story. It featured a protestor carrying a placard which said: “Stop corporate mailers’ subsidies.” Why are corporations always blamed for everything?
Read MoreA tale of two bankruptcies
Two bankruptcies are in the news. Perhaps it is more accurate to say there are two categories of bankruptcies making waves right now: municipal and federal. Both have been caused by poor political judgement. And yet the causes of each is the exact opposite from each other …
Read MoreMore postal politics
The Post Office is losing money. The Senate is proposing a $34 Billion bailout at taxpayer expense. Before you blame the Post Office for this situation, be aware that they have attempted to cut employees and close offices with light volume to be fiscally responsible. The Senate said no. Congress made things worse back in 2006 with another bill they passed that the general public doesn’t know much about …
Read MorePostal politics
By Tom Quiner I’m in the marketing business. I’ve created a ton of direct mail campaigns during my career. I communicate with customers and prospects via direct mail all the time. I’ve certainly been critical of the post office in the past and will be in the future. I’ve called for the privatization of the…
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