The Corona Virus outbreak could shut down the post office in less than 3 months, lawmakers say
https://www.businessinsider.com/cor...t-office-by-june-congressional-leaders-2020-3
Looks like we better get all your mail out soon.
Hopefully, this is just another (media) scare tactic but what a nasty impact that would cause.
--- LaRRy,
LaRRy,
I don't know man, the Post Office is such a conundrum, but I use it faithfully for stamps and sending packages. Its the only way we get mail at home and business so the Post office is an "endemic"...its just there. I highly doubt Trumpalicious will allow that to happen because shutting the Post Office down would not be "beautiful". If they could figure out a way to only send bills and not flyers, coupons and "Current Resident" mail that would be awesome for me and I'm sure the Post Office man. But, like hime or not he won't allow the PO to close...to many employees and way to critical to business.
Martyn, that is why it called "Royal" mail brother!
DesertKiwi,
And thats why NZ is on top of their game. Incredible that the Government is stepping up to help the citizens with pay, medical etc. That would never fly in this country Joe and Jane Blow are going to get $1200...once...and the checks are being held up. $1200 doesn't even cover rent is certain cities. When the announcement came out for the $1200 bucks, I got a medical bill for $1200 that same day...hand delivered by our sorry *** Post Office. Talk about a kick in the gut, but thank you God I can afford that bill, but others out there can't. Oh, and I might have mentioned this but we don't qualify for the check nor does our business qualify for any subsidies because our business is booming and they require bank statements to show negatives.
I'm watching our Dear Leader right now on TV and the report is simply, death. This is terrible, absolutely terrible and as much as I complained about NO press conferences Trump is on the tube everyday. Not a briefing goes by where he slags someone or puts out confusing information or makes recommendations that are not blessed by the Doctors. His "model" joke the other day fell flat and was so out of line and I wasn't laughing. But, he can't help himself and Im sick of hearing the word "beautiful" and "perfect" coming out of mouth. Honestly, VP Pence far more of calming, professional, statesman voice than he is and he should have let him run with the COVID task force. But, again he couldn't help himself and I predict he is going to make the press conferences later and later in the day to get more "ratings". Dude hasn't taking this thing seriously from day one when the rest of us and the world has.
Remember when Katrina happened and New Orleans was out of control and people were dying? Bush Jr didn't grasp the reality of that and blew it when it came to a National response. He took a beating (and still does) for his lackluster response and ultimately it was a failure. But, even Bush Jr realized he needed to throw the towel in and put someone in charge of the situation. And the only saving grace he had was when he sent General Honore down there to straighten that chit out and gave him full authority to take control of EVERYTHING and he did. The first thing that General Honore ordered was for the military to stand down with their arms...shoulder their weapons and go from "protective" posture to "providing" a relief mission. He changed the ATTITUDE he alone saved New Orleans and stopped the madness, brought order and SAVED LIVES.
This guy can't let anyone else take charge and because of it lives will be lost. Its a crying shame and "hubris goeth before the fall". Sadly, many will die because of that hubris.
John from Texas
PS: I'm checking out for now...I have kids who need help with classes, a wife who is ill and a mother who is tired from making masks for the doctors. God bless you all.
I could see a couple of extra bucks but triple!I took my package and left.I'll find something smaller to fit the item in. I've lost 5 0r 6 sales of my books to buyers overseas because the charges are so high.To me they lose more than they gain with such high charges.It's ridiculous.
