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**Aliselia Aeon** · 08-01-2012, 02:50 PM

60 House Bills to Name Post Offices, Zero To Fix Mail Service

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In the 18 months the 112 th Congress has been sworn in, the House has introduced 60 bills to rename post offices. Thirty-eight have passed the House and 26 have become law. During those 18 months, the House has produced 151 laws, 17 percent of which have been to rename post offices, according to Congressional Democrats.
Not a single bill has come to the House floor aimed at reforming a Postal Service, which is bleeding billions of dollars because of Congressional mandates.

60 House Bills to Name Post Offices, Zero To Fix Mail Service - Yahoo! News

Our government in action.

Dancien Graves · 08-01-2012, 02:56 PM

If the post office dies does it mean I won't get bills anymore?

Ramen Jedburgh · 08-01-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dancien Graves

If the post office dies does it mean I won't get bills anymore?

Post offices will be killed by the FedEx and UPS lobby.

Lloyd Newman · 08-01-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliselia Aeon

60 House Bills to Name Post Offices, Zero To Fix Mail Service

60 House Bills to Name Post Offices, Zero To Fix Mail Service - Yahoo! News

Our government inaction.

FIFY

Actually, I'm inclined to think that anything that keeps the government from making more laws is, in the long run, a good thing.

**Sredni Eel** · 08-01-2012, 03:56 PM

The only thing I'd notice about the lack of USPS delivery is a severe lack of ValPak envelopes, stacks of grocery store and Target flyers, and the obligatory bi-weekly 20% off coupon for Bed Bath and Beyond.

Honestly, I think I've purchased a grand total of five stamps in the past eight years.

Ryanna Enfield · 08-01-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dancien Graves

If the post office dies does it mean I won't get bills anymore?

Yes. You will still be obligated to pay those bills on time though.

I have certain bills that actually charge me per online and phone payment. One credit card charges $12 to make a payment via phone. Fun times.

Richie Waves · 08-01-2012, 04:15 PM

It's not good for republicans to have a well running government agency when your agenda is to hand the business over to campaign contributors.

Teeny Leviathan · 08-01-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramen Jedburgh

Post offices will be killed by the FedEx and UPS lobby.

You can count on the republicans to pair the right fox with the right hen house.

Baltha · 08-01-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

FIFY

Actually, I'm inclined to think that anything that keeps the government from making more laws is, in the long run, a good thing.

That's right, all those pesky laws that guarantee my drinking water won't kill me and that my employer has to at least pay me a minimum wage are such a drag. We'd be much better off letting Walmart and Bank of America deciding what's best for us..

Lloyd Newman · 08-01-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Baltha

That's right, all those pesky laws that guarantee my drinking water won't kill me and that my employer has to at least pay me a minimum wage are such a drag. We'd be much better off letting Walmart and Bank of America deciding what's best for us..

That's odd... I was under the impression those laws were ALREADY in place.

**Sredni Eel** · 08-01-2012, 06:57 PM

They weren't always in place, Lloyd.

Lloyd Newman · 08-01-2012, 06:58 PM

Yeah... and I don't recall saying they should be repealed, either.

**Sredni Eel** · 08-01-2012, 07:12 PM

There were people back before these laws were made who made the exact same statement that you did: "Actually, I'm inclined to think that anything that keeps the government from making more laws is, in the long run, a good thing."

No, the current laws are not being repealed and, honestly, some laws are pointless to even enact, but without laws in place, a lot of people would lead pretty awful lives.

Just a thought.

**Joshua Nightshade** · 08-01-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

Yeah... and I don't recall saying they should be repealed, either.

Isn't that special?

Kara Spengler · 08-01-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

Yeah... and I don't recall saying they should be repealed, either.

Have to love it when people answer their own posts:

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

Actually, I'm inclined to think that anything that keeps the government from making more laws is, in the long run, a good thing.

Lloyd Newman · 08-01-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

FIFY

Actually, I'm inclined to think that anything that keeps the government from making more laws is, in the long run, a good thing.

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

Yeah... and I don't recall saying they should be repealed, either.

Really? Are you people REALLY so bloody STUPID (and yes, THIS time I'm insulting you, but only if you answer in the affirmative) that you think "not making more laws" is the same as "repealing laws"?

**Joshua Nightshade** · 08-01-2012, 09:22 PM

I think you're an acerbic nasty fuck who embarrasses himself every time he posts in a discussion, pretty much.

Kara Spengler · 08-01-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

Really? Are you people REALLY so bloody STUPID

Hmm, considering the 2 quotes above that were both from you and nothing from anyone else then 'you' must mean yourself in that post.

So I guess I would have to say 'yes, but why are you insulting yourself'.

**Sredni Eel** · 08-01-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kara Spengler

Hmm, considering the 2 quotes above that were both from you and nothing from anyone else then 'you' must mean yourself in that post.

So I guess I would have to say 'yes, but why are you insulting yourself'.

A man's gotta have a hobby.

Lloyd Newman · 08-01-2012, 11:20 PM

You dolts couldn't read your way out of a first grade McGuffey Primer. You all need to individually sue your respective elementary school districts for a complete and abject failure to give you even the most basic foundation in reading comprehension skills. I'll even testify on your behalf as to their liability.

It is absolutely incomprehensible how persons of your supposed ages have reached this point in your lives without being able to understand such simple concepts as the difference between "not making more laws" (which I suggested) and "repeal existing laws" (which I never espoused).

Given your demonstrated reading levels, I suspect you're going to have to look up half the words I just used, and your following posts will prove you still don't understand this.

**Joshua Nightshade** · 08-01-2012, 11:21 PM

There's that huggable personality we all know and love.

**Joshua Nightshade** · 08-01-2012, 11:36 PM

In any event, "no more laws, we're done here" is a laughably idiotic position — and as far as reading comprehension goes, the point you keep missing is that people have said "no more laws, we're done here" in the past, and if government up and decided to agree with them fifty years ago a lot of the institutions you take for granted to ensure you don't breathe in poison or eat salmonella burgers wouldn't exist, putz. Take your own advice and read more than your own posts, you'll stop convincing yourself how fucking awesome you are.

Aribeth Zelin · 08-02-2012, 01:36 PM

A law can be good or bad, but no laws is going to remain bad until we grow up enough as a whole to be responsible for our own actions.

Also, I think I vaguely remember stamps.... I think the last one I bought was 15 years ago....maybe.

**Aliselia Aeon** · 08-02-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanna Enfield

Yes. You will still be obligated to pay those bills on time though.

I have certain bills that actually charge me per online and phone payment. One credit card charges $12 to make a payment via phone. Fun times.

I know of one place that charges 15$ to pay over the phone.

**Aliselia Aeon** · 08-02-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lloyd Newman

You dolts couldn't read your way out of a first grade McGuffey Primer.

How old are you? I think schools phased those out in the 60s, didn't they? I seem to remember they decided they were too archaic.

/derail

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08-01-2012, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dancien Graves Now with less padding Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9,799 My Mood: Awards: 1	If the post office dies does it mean I won't get bills anymore?

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Richie Waves Banned "jon" he does it!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Offaly, Republic of Ireland Posts: 16,827 My Mood: SL Join Date: 27/06/2005 Client: Phoenix & imprudence	It's not good for republicans to have a well running government agency when your agenda is to hand the business over to campaign contributors.

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Sredni Eel Lizard of Speed and Time *SLU Supporter* All Goffick and Stuff. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nobuddy cumz in here. Sekrit. Posts: 6,474 My Mood: SL Join Date: Sept. 2007 Business: Avatar Bizarre Client: Crash-o-Matic 2.0 Blog Entries: 25	They weren't always in place, Lloyd.

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Lloyd Newman CEO Fallen Angel Designs sutatS tidE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rigi Posts: 3,414 My Mood: SL Join Date: Late 2006 Business: Fallen Angel Designs Client: Firestorm 4	Yeah... and I don't recall saying they should be repealed, either.

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Sredni Eel Lizard of Speed and Time *SLU Supporter* All Goffick and Stuff. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nobuddy cumz in here. Sekrit. Posts: 6,474 My Mood: SL Join Date: Sept. 2007 Business: Avatar Bizarre Client: Crash-o-Matic 2.0 Blog Entries: 25	There were people back before these laws were made who made the exact same statement that you did: "Actually, I'm inclined to think that anything that keeps the government from making more laws is, in the long run, a good thing." No, the current laws are not being repealed and, honestly, some laws are pointless to even enact, but without laws in place, a lot of people would lead pretty awful lives. Just a thought.

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Joshua Nightshade Lustful Cockmonster *SLU Supporter* Unedited Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 51,807 My Mood: SL Join Date: October 2004 Blog Entries: 1	I think you're an acerbic nasty fuck who embarrasses himself every time he posts in a discussion, pretty much.

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Lloyd Newman CEO Fallen Angel Designs sutatS tidE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rigi Posts: 3,414 My Mood: SL Join Date: Late 2006 Business: Fallen Angel Designs Client: Firestorm 4	You dolts couldn't read your way out of a first grade McGuffey Primer. You all need to individually sue your respective elementary school districts for a complete and abject failure to give you even the most basic foundation in reading comprehension skills. I'll even testify on your behalf as to their liability. It is absolutely incomprehensible how persons of your supposed ages have reached this point in your lives without being able to understand such simple concepts as the difference between "not making more laws" (which I suggested) and "repeal existing laws" (which I never espoused). Given your demonstrated reading levels, I suspect you're going to have to look up half the words I just used, and your following posts will prove you still don't understand this.

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Joshua Nightshade Lustful Cockmonster *SLU Supporter* Unedited Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 51,807 My Mood: SL Join Date: October 2004 Blog Entries: 1	There's that huggable personality we all know and love.

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Joshua Nightshade Lustful Cockmonster *SLU Supporter* Unedited Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 51,807 My Mood: SL Join Date: October 2004 Blog Entries: 1	In any event, "no more laws, we're done here" is a laughably idiotic position — and as far as reading comprehension goes, the point you keep missing is that people have said "no more laws, we're done here" in the past, and if government up and decided to agree with them fifty years ago a lot of the institutions you take for granted to ensure you don't breathe in poison or eat salmonella burgers wouldn't exist, putz. Take your own advice and read more than your own posts, you'll stop convincing yourself how fucking awesome you are.

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