2024-12-17 16:24:02
2024 USPS net losses totaled $9.5 billion. While it isn't "generally" funded by taxpayers, it has received government bailouts multiple times, including $10 billion from the CARES act and $57 billion in forgiven delinquent payments. This money comes from taxpayers. [Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-1-46) Author
2024-12-17 17:31:30
NNN Opinion on the semantics of the word "Losing" The USPS does not "lose" money as it is a service, it costs money, like how food costs money NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(25-0-0) Author
2024-12-17 20:55:21
The United States Postal Service is exactly what the name implies. It provides a service that is paid for using taxpayer dollars. It should not be expected to generate profit in the same way that the Fire Department and Police are not expected to generate profit. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(24-1-1) Author
2024-12-18 12:55:40
NNN, USPS is a service. It does not “lose” money. It costs money to run. It is not a business and was never intended to operate as one. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-0) Author