Any Republicans want to grow a spine and stand up to this with us? Many of you represent rural areas who will suffer the most from this! - ThreadSky

smith.senate.gov • 1 day ago

Any Republicans want to grow a spine and stand up to this with us?

Many of you represent rural areas who will suffer the most from this!

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dm-author.bsky.social•1 day ago

😡

discordianstooge.bsky.social•17 hours ago

You'll ask them personally,not just on social media, right?

bubbanyarlathotep.bsky.social•1 day ago

It won't just be rural folks. Everyone will suffer from this. Which is, of course, the point.

coyotebee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fight like hell, Tina!! Make some noise about this!!

leshawilliams.bsky.social•1 day ago

Please fight for us!

stampergr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Expect:

*Bezos is awarded no-bid contract for privatized USPS replacement and cancels pending electric vehicle orders from Rivian and
*Tesla suddenly gets into the electric delivery vehicle space.

tacobell63.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Thank you @smith.senate.gov Pls go do town halls in rural MN so red voters know what’s coming from those they voted for: Trump, Emmer, Stauber, Fischbach & Finstad. And Musk. Oh, forgot. No one voted for Musk! Remove him for lying on citizenship application! We have your back! Thx for fighting!

blueskypeg.bsky.social•1 day ago

He said he would privatize it.

annhanek.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is that really the best you can do? The Constitution gives Congress power over the Post Office. What Trump is proposing is blatently unconstitutional. Maybe you could mention that.

betterdays331.bsky.social•1 day ago

Tell your GOP in the Senate when U hear 3 time trump voters in Fl. screaming he's f**ked us over they have a big problem.

danaleighr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Rural areas, welcome to FAFO.

pogmothoin.us•1 day ago

I believe Article 1 Sec 8 puts this squarely in the purview of Congress, not the Exec. Remind your colleagues this is an attack on their power and historically appeasers never fare well under fascists.

curiousbets.bsky.social•1 day ago

You grow a spine Tina, stop posting and make trouble. Refuse to leave the floor, get arrested. Don't follow the rules. They don't.

guybitchie.bsky.social•1 day ago

The Dems need to agitate!!! Do not make our democracy depend on the GOP suddenly discovering a moral compass.

dcslider.bsky.social•1 day ago

Since Trump became President everything is worse

lady1956.bsky.social•1 day ago

@smith.senate.gov
where are the televisión and radio spots delivery truthful messages to the public in our state? Why only social media? Can you start a fund to get the real defense of democracy out. The local media news has promoted the lies and normalized all of this nazism. Please help.

jbvta.bsky.social•1 day ago

NARRATOR: The Republicans will indeed, not grow a spine.

anneleino.bsky.social•1 day ago

They are all fascists, whether or not they have that level of self-awareness is the question.

bullwinkles.bsky.social•1 day ago

It is illegal. People will die. Medicine comes in the mail for starters.

tulip61.bsky.social•1 day ago

Which republicans? Give me a name of a Republican Senator or two that you had in mind. Make them accountable, name them!

lil-whip.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you Senator!

karinblakegrana.bsky.social•23 hours ago

maceesage.bsky.social•1 day ago

They want to privatize the postal service and give the business to Amazon owning billionaire Bezos. They’ll turn all those decent middle class government jobs into low wage, hourly jobs with no benefits and no unions. MAGA thinks America was great when workers didn’t have any rights.

cassandracmplx.bsky.social•1 day ago

It is a smash and grab and Republican voters did this.

ccgrah.bsky.social•1 day ago

Probably still pissed that dejoy didn’t do more to deliver him the 2020 election

mimadocken.bsky.social•1 day ago

Rural communities are about to experience mailing a birthday card for $15 or more if they get by with this. Thank you, Senator Smith for highlighting something that is SO IMPORTANT for all of us Americans.

howardsbend.bsky.social•14 hours ago

That is one way to end mail-in ballots.

annefrommtka.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Thank you, Senator. I called your office to pass my concerns on, since this establishment of the postal svc is an Art 1 power of Congress alone NOT Trump’s to dismantle. Fight for us, get Republicans on your side!

thehodie.bsky.social•1 day ago

There goes the ability to vote by mail!

heatheri.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s time for everyone to read The Crying of Lot 49 about an alternative postal service

yagerbomb74.bsky.social•1 day ago

If only the republicans were as interested in fighting for their constituents as they are in bending the knee.

darthd00bius.bsky.social•1 day ago

During the next recess maybe you should do some town halls or speeches across rural Minnesota. People need to hear what's happening and who is trying to prevent it. Fox News certainly isn't going to tell them.

But make sure the heater in your car works! It's February!

walkingumchewer.bsky.social•1 day ago

To control mail in ballots? Because that's exactly what he'll do.

pauljohnscott.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yeah this is not going to happen by converting the oppo Senator. You need to do. Grab your opportunity.

overbookedchels.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cuz they’ll subcontract it out to Elon or bezos. We’re fkd.

ccgrah.bsky.social•1 day ago

You so are

timothynfrode.bsky.social•1 day ago

Any Democrats want to treat this like the threat to democracy that it is and start planning a revolution? No? Didn’t think so.

aynimedia.bsky.social•1 day ago

No mention of controlling ballots for that thing they do to decide, ya know, who's president?

notlost-drsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

And it's a violation of law.

apehuman.bsky.social•1 day ago

Concerned about mail in ballots too… 😳

curiousaudio.bsky.social•1 day ago

stop using those who have betrayed their oaths to the Constitution as an excuse to do it yourself

karsully.bsky.social•1 day ago

At what point does congress on both sides realize that going along with 47 represents an existential crisis for them? Big money donors won’t bother with congress anymore if congress and the judiciary no longer matter.

ksusy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to establish a Post Office. Does DT have the power to money around with it? Isn’t it still up to Congress?

mnmeditor.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fight like hell, Sen Smith and all! We cannot let them ruin and privatize the postal service, and we know this is also about ballots!!
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chaosf1sh.bsky.social•1 day ago

Benjamin Franklin is rolling over in his fucking grave.

sababausa.bsky.social•1 day ago

Congress already “spoke up” on the structure of USPS when it passed Pub.L. 91–375 in 1970, and just folding USPS by fiat is illegal whether today’s Republicans wants to say so or not

You and your colleagues should introduce articles of impeachment, and the GOP is complicit if they do not impeach

blueskypeg.bsky.social•1 day ago

The don’t give s shit about legal.

It’s part of the plan.

anarchymarshmallow.bsky.social•1 day ago

Dems didn't try to have Trump imprisoned after the insurrection, didn't try to have all his appointments overturned because of said insurrection, aren't calling for impeachment, aren't calling for Elon to be deported but they sure deported plenty of brown people when it was their turn. Spines where

smith.senate.gov•1 day ago

I’ve spent years fighting for better postal service for all Minnesotans, especially in the most rural places. This will hurt every single one of us.

espressodoppio6.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you for speaking out. This would be devastating!

am-mccarthy.bsky.social•1 day ago

AND you and the other Senators will do what?

smith.senate.gov•1 day ago

When your next prescription never shows, your paycheck is lost, or your local paper stops arriving, you know who to blame.

jillschuler.bsky.social•1 day ago

Or your ballot never arrives

bajaarizona.bsky.social•1 day ago

This☝️☝️☝️☝️

cingroomer.bsky.social•1 day ago

That's the plan.

petuniatoes.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes. This is what they’re aiming for.

nowwhat2024.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m very worried about mail in ballots.

muskisatotalpos.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hello Senator. We are protesting Musk and DOGE at the Tesla Showroom on Saturday at 11am. Please join us.

700 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

#Teslatakedown #GoldenValleyMN #Minneapolis #Feb22
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https://teslatakedown.com

muskisatotalpos.bsky.social•1 day ago

Great turnout at the February 15 protest.

jbparity.bsky.social•1 day ago

If you haven't seen this- you know how difficult it is to get anything negative about the USPS in the news - so ask yourself how this video didn't also get the "blackout".
https://youtu.be/rSkSjnyBFT8?si=1iob_ABi712ehN96

jbparity.bsky.social•1 day ago

I was a letter carrier and from the moment one starts training, it is drilled in to you how serious ANY unauthorized press releases, including just a "harmless" social media post about your day - so filming this kind of thing - sure to get terminated. AND it usually doesn't make the 6 o'clock.

jbparity.bsky.social•1 day ago

There is a converted effort to make the USPS look bad & ruin the reputation. DeJoy is accomplishing what he was sent to do.

We are beginning to look like Bolivia.

insideeyeroll.bsky.social•1 day ago

It is all about stopping mail in voting.

glorcasboy.bsky.social•1 day ago

AND READING YOUR MAIL

miss0line.bsky.social•1 day ago

They’re afraid they’ll be physically hurt. You’re going to have t line up protections for the republicans who also want to remove trump.

keninmnpls.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m your constituent. You’re leaving the Senate. I expect you to lob figurative bombs on every single thing this administration is doing. Tell me what bombs you’re throwing—USPS is the LEAST of it. Be a hero as your swan song, before it is a swan song for democracy. You have power—use it.

sharonawrites.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not the least of it - it’s how millions of us VOTE. Everybody needs to fight this, no exceptions, no compromises.

herminator12.bsky.social•1 day ago

Once the Dept of Commerce takes control, the USPS will be a part of the government (Trump) and no longer an dependent agency.
Mail-in ballots will be deeply affected.

herminator12.bsky.social•1 day ago

* independent

lizziep99.bsky.social•1 day ago

You’ve done a wonderful job representing us, Senator Smith!

realbenisons.bsky.social•1 day ago

And Congress passed a law
In 1970
I remember it
I remember being suspicious about the change

So, Trump is trying to defy the will of the people
As expressed way back then
And never altered legitimately

Same as govt is running right now via will of voters in 2022
Not altered yet
Flip script

ryanamartin.bsky.social•1 day ago

And it isn't a power he legally has. Please say this as well

chiefjoer.bsky.social•1 day ago

Stay in session. Vote 'no' on every recess. Stay there. Don't even let people go to the bathroom. Pee in a jar.

thereallajones.bsky.social•1 day ago

Republicans have spines❓️They hide it so well❗️

kar1959.bsky.social•1 day ago

The USPS delivers my medications from the VA. And I’m pretty certain most if not all Veterans get their VA prescriptions through the USPS!! AND I’m willing to bet a few even voted for that
🍊💩4🧠s that is robbing us to have $$ for golf, fly-byes at sporting events or giving some to his rich buddies!!

darthd00bius.bsky.social•1 day ago

And President Musk might gut the VA

uabyyruwi.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can you get any answering on camera? Let's show their constituents what their reps are so willingly doing to them. Put them on the record that they're cheerfully working against the needs of their constituents.

cingroomer.bsky.social•1 day ago

Pathetic. How can they look at their spouses, their kids, the friends. They are so weak. It must be awful to be such cockroaches.

chrisahickey.bsky.social•1 day ago

I already don’t have mail delivery in my tiny, rural town.

joseesnow.bsky.social•1 day ago

Disgusting and what more convincing does anyone need that we are well on our way to autocracy just like Russia whose autocrat Trump admires.

loudlovebird.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Welcome to mail surveillance services people!

smartbunny.bsky.social•1 day ago

qualcuno faccia qualcosa 🍝

vonkw.bsky.social•1 day ago

Remember when he had USPS remove mailboxes, from city corners? All to slow/stop mail in ballots. It's all about isolating the small folks

grannieannie18.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is all about voter suppression. He hates mail in ballots. No one should have this much power!😡🤬

jaleneforestgirl.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Thank you for standing against this injustice. One thing needs to be clear, Republican no longer exist. They turned over to the MAGA Nazi Party. Everything they're doing is exactly the playbook of how Nazis gained control in the 1930's Germany. Democrats need to fully understand this before we lose.

anneleino.bsky.social•1 day ago

This news is enraging. The destruction must be stopped.