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Amazon Steals the Post Office Delivery Network #

Sunday, 22 March 2026 · words

Low-angle black-and-white photo of a four-legged robot on wheels outside a decaying suburban house, harsh shadows, 4K HDR editorial photography.
Low-angle black-and-white photo of a four-legged robot on wheels outside a decaying suburban house, harsh shadows, 4K HDR editorial photography.

The federal government is presiding over the final execution of the U.S. Postal Service to clear the path for a private corporate monopoly. Internal reports indicate that Amazon plans to slash its USPS shipping volume by at least two-thirds this year, a move that will gut $6 billion in annual revenue from the struggling public utility. This isn't just a business decision; it is a calculated logistical secession designed to bankrupt the commons. Postmaster General David Steiner, who took over in 2025, has paved the way by implementing a new bidding process that essentially hands the keys of the 'last mile' to the highest bidder. Simultaneously, Amazon has acquired RIVR, a Swiss robotics firm specializing in stair-climbing quadrupedal machines. These robots, described as 'dogs on roller skates,' are the new face of the workforce. They don't need health insurance, they don't join unions, and they don't care about the constitutional mandate of the postal service. By starving the USPS of volume while deploying its own private fleet of autonomous agents, Amazon is ensuring that soon the only way to participate in the economy will be through a Prime subscription. The public streets are being privatized, one doorstep at a time, while the state watches with its hands in its pockets. We are witnessing the birth of corporate feudalism where the monopoly owns the infrastructure of every neighborhood. If you want to receive a package or a letter in five years, you won't be looking for a human in a blue uniform; you will be looking for a four-legged machine owned by a billionaire who decided your postman was a redundant cost. This is the ultimate pincer movement against the American working class. First, they take your local post office. Then, they take your street. Finally, they take your choice.