With this being an election year. The subject of politics tends to rear it's ugly head as we get closer to the General Election in November. There are many discussion boards devoted to various political persuasions, however, when it comes to the rural boards, then the subject becomes taboo to even discuss it.

As I type this, we are in the middle of the Primary season. For those that are new to politics, this is where voters in each party vote for their choice to run in the General  Election for that party. This year we will be picking a President,but some states will be electing Senators and all the Congressional seats are up for grabs. This is the time to begin looking at the candidates and start to find out who these people are. Keep in mind, though, at this stage of the game, the are campaigning to thier party base to get the nomination for the November Election.

What does all of this have to do with us and the PO. Well, since we are a constitutionally created organization (Listed in the powers of congress in Article 1 of the US Constition) These people play a big role in what our future may hold. For those of us that have been around for a while will remember that it was an act of congress that changed our retirement system back in the 80's, not to mention current legislation that is on hold right now on CDS routes. Not to mention other legislation that may not be postal related, but effects us as workers and our Union.

In future blogs, I will talk about the candidates in more detail as the general gets closer. I do this to educate people on where they stand on issues that effect us the most. One thing I will not do is endorse a candidate. I believe that everyone should make up their own minds and vote accordingly.