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Living people on US stamps: Who would you choose?
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| On Tuesday September 27, 2011, 8:31 am EDT
| Hope Yen and Stacy A. Anderson, Associated Press
Posted on 09/27/2011 11:30:41 AM PDT by Swordmaker
Living faces for a change on US stamps: Postal Service wants to know who you want to see
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Who would you put on a stamp? Charlie Sheen? Lady Gaga? Yourself?
Hoping to boost sagging revenue, the U.S. Postal Service on Monday abandoned its longstanding rule that stamps cannot feature people who are still alive and is asking the public for suggestions.
It's a first that means living sports stars, writers, artists and other prominent -- or not-so-prominent -- people could take their places in postal history next to the likes of George Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., and Marilyn Monroe.
"This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor," said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe.
But it seems to be at least as much about money as admiration.
(Excerpt) Read more at finance.yahoo.com ...
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To: Swordmaker
how does featuring anything or anyone on a stamp boost revenue? That reminds me....standing in line at the post office while some numb skull tries to make up their mind what stamp they want. Jeesh, make them all the same. It's a fricken stamp.
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:46:04 AM PDT
by
paul51
(11 September 2001 - Never forget)
To: Swordmaker
Put me on the stamp! And not just any stamp, I want these to be the old-time lick-’em, stick-’em type! And then, only allow these to be sold to liberals!
That way they can all lick my butt!
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:46:16 AM PDT
by
ExTxMarine
(PRAYER: It's the only HOPE for real CHANGE in America!)
To: Swordmaker
Angelina Jolie.............
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:48:09 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
("Treason doth never prosper.... What's the reason? Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.")
To: TonyInOhio
Looks like lots of reporting needed to #attackwatch!!!
To: Swordmaker
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:50:01 AM PDT
by
Scythian
To: Swordmaker
The technology is there to allow people to upload images of themselves and to order ‘vanity stamps’. They could see them at a premium and help put some money into the Post Office coffers.
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:51:44 AM PDT
by
AD from SpringBay
(We deserve the government we allow.)
To: Swordmaker
The technology is there to allow people to upload images of themselves and to order ‘vanity stamps’. They could sell them at a premium and help put some money into the Post Office coffers.
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:51:54 AM PDT
by
AD from SpringBay
(We deserve the government we allow.)
To: AD from SpringBay
That’s a great idea. Even though I don’t use stamps that much I would upload my kids and the Yankees.
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:53:09 AM PDT
by
angcat
(RUN SARAH RUN!)
To: Swordmaker
To: Swordmaker
Hitler demanded that stamps be issued with his likeness, as a propaganda tool. Prior to him Germany stuck with the dead and zeppelins.
I'm sure the postal monopoly would not start putting prominent Dems on stamps...
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:54:32 AM PDT
by
jonascord
(Politicians should be pelted with human manure, weekly, to remind them of their worth to society.)
To: Swordmaker
The FBI’s 10 most wanted.
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:54:39 AM PDT
by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
To: AD from SpringBay
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:54:49 AM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: Swordmaker
Here's a starter suggestion for a stamp:
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:54:58 AM PDT
by
texson66
("Mr Obama, tear down this wall of bureaucratic opression of freedom!")
To: Libloather
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posted on
09/27/2011 11:59:48 AM PDT
by
blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")
To: Swordmaker
Put Rush Limbaugh on the Forever stamp.
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posted on
09/27/2011 12:00:19 PM PDT
by
Hugin
("A man'll usually tell you his bad intentions if you listen and let yourself hear it"--- Open Range)
To: texson66
All living holders of the Medal of Honor
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posted on
09/27/2011 12:00:57 PM PDT
by
Bidimus1
To: Red Badger
A famous tramp stamp stamp?
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posted on
09/27/2011 12:02:38 PM PDT
by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
To: Swordmaker
My cousin Kevin.....no reason.
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posted on
09/27/2011 12:07:35 PM PDT
by
blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")
To: Hugin
[ Put Rush Limbaugh on the Forever stamp. ]
OMG, doing that is one of the only things that would allow the post office to become financially solvent again.
Anyone know where to buy Ronald Reagan Forever stamps, can you still buy them anymore?
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posted on
09/27/2011 12:08:12 PM PDT
by
GraceG
To: Hugin
[ Put Rush Limbaugh on the Forever stamp. ]
OMG, doing that is one of the only things that would allow the post office to become financially solvent again.
Anyone know where to buy Ronald Reagan Forever stamps, can you still buy them anymore?
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posted on
09/27/2011 12:08:12 PM PDT
by
GraceG
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