In article ,
(Chuck) wrote:

On 20 Jul 2005 03:38:48 -0700, wrote:
1. Why can't the USPS, who is so automated, have postage per ounce
like the GOV'T requires of grocery stores?

Ah, that's an easy one. You answered your own question. "Why can't
the USps...GOV'T..." I'll bet you can't name a single thing, under
government auspices, that is done efficiently.

....so how does Chuck's "it's the government's fault" theory explain UPS
and FedEx? It doesn't? Hmm. Could be a flaw in Chuck's theory...BTW
Medicare has lower operating expenses than any other insurance company,
last I recall things being pulled out for examination. But this is OT.

When using USPS, be aware of the "Flat Rate" Boxes and Envelopes. They
put a little kink in the price curve when they fit your item and the
weight/distance gets to about where a small box full of stainless steel
stoppers might...

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"Ecnerwal" wrote in message
...
...so how does Chuck's "it's the government's fault" theory explain UPS
and FedEx? It doesn't? Hmm. Could be a flaw in Chuck's theory...BTW
Medicare has lower operating expenses than any other insurance company,
last I recall things being pulled out for examination. But this is OT.


Probably because they contract their billing to civilian contractors. It
would be outrageous if they had government workers (oxymoron) doing it....