I’m tired of correcting ignorant posts about “why can’t Biden just fire DeJoy” so here’s the fucking civics lesson you’re all too lazy or intellectually dishonest to Google. 1/
The Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 made the US Postal Service an independent organization. It hasn’t been part of the Cabinet for over half a century. 2/
The President *can* appoint members to the US Postal Service’s Board of Governors which he hopes will align with his wishes, but only with Senate approval. He cannot fire the US Postmaster General. 3/
There were vacancies to the board that could have been filled under Obama. But Obama’s nominees were held up and denied by — wait for it — BERNIE SANDERS. 4/
Because Bernie held up Obama’s nominees, those vacancies were filled with Trump sycophants. That’s how we ended up with DeJoy and all his gifts that keep on giving. 5/
After Trump was dragged out of office, Biden began filling vacancies. But Biden has had to wait for vacancies when board members’ terms expire. Three are already seated. A fourth — Marty Walsh — was approved by the Senate just last month. 6/
@salstrange Bernie was correct to object to those McConnell-picked nominees, as they supported the same stealth-privatization agenda that DeJoy does. x.com/gunnelswarren/…
@salstrange Bernie was correct to object to those McConnell-picked nominees, as they supported the same stealth-privatization agenda that DeJoy does. x.com/gunnelswarren/…
@salstrange Letting the perfect be the enemy of the good eh? Not always been a Bernie fan but do appreciate his advocating for those suffering long covid. And for clean air. Now. (Huge Obama fan though—always.)