Post Office + unions = millions for idleness


	Post Office + unions = millions for idleness

jay8h

10-2-2009 6:34 PM

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jay8h says:

Health care next?

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10-2-2009 7:34 PM

mountainpalm

Health care with the efficiency of the POST OFFICE...........
Only thing worse is if it were the MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT.......

10-3-2009 2:57 AM

merrie

Only thing worse is if it were the MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT.......

The DMV is certainly a horrifying experience, but the so-
called healthcare is mandatory, and non-compliance is penalized with fines and even jail.

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