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		<title>By: ways to fall asleep</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1913272</link>
		<dc:creator>ways to fall asleep</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The security excuse seems flimsy. There are probably other factors, like some grouchy new supervisor somewhere who didn&#039;t think that the program was dignified.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The security excuse seems flimsy. There are probably other factors, like some grouchy new supervisor somewhere who didn&#8217;t think that the program was dignified.</p>
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		<title>By: Theo</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892448</link>
		<dc:creator>Theo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dannylover:

You do realize that USPS stands for United States Postal Service because it&#039;s a FEDERAL agency.

Their decision, which they&#039;ve overturned, if anything was a left wing decision since the federal government is controlled by the left.

But hey, thanks for showing why the left is less right and more wrong.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dannylover:</p>
<p>You do realize that USPS stands for United States Postal Service because it&#8217;s a FEDERAL agency.</p>
<p>Their decision, which they&#8217;ve overturned, if anything was a left wing decision since the federal government is controlled by the left.</p>
<p>But hey, thanks for showing why the left is less right and more wrong.</p>
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		<title>By: Esbee</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892424</link>
		<dc:creator>Esbee</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How sad. But since Santa&#039;s reindeer will have to be tracked under a new USDA program called NAIS, Santa will probably not do deliveries any more because he will have to file reports in 24 hrs every single place he went with those  8 little reindeer which had to be microchipped, also. 

 NAIS (The National Animal Identification System), is a so-called disease tracking food safety program the USDA is forcing on those who own even one chicken or any other farm animal. Many are being signed up without their knowledge or permission. Non-food animals such as horses, llamas, parakeets, etc are included in this program. Over 90% oppose this program yet the USDA continues to force this unwanted program on those who need it least. 
Under NAIS you register your premises, microchip all critters at your cost, report all their movements, births, deaths to a database, then risk losing them to depopulation if disease is suspected in a 6 mile radius! Currently, only sex offenders/child molesters are tagged tracked and register their premises. Animal owners will be tracked closer than illegals, drug delaers, sex offenders or that guy that blew away 13 people and wounded others at Ft. Hood. 
Protection from disease is why we are told NAIS is needed, but the real reason is for the benefit of big agriculture/factory farms so they can sell meat globally. But they do not have to tag/ track individual critters. They get ONE lot number for each animal group. And the tracking of any animals stops at slaughter, after which many food safety issues occur. 
The listening sessions held during the summer by the USDA about NAIS show the people are overwhelmingly against NAIS. But the USDA said these sessions showed &quot;substantial support&quot; for NAIS... Huh?!?!?!? They apparently were listening with fingers in their ears!) See nonais dot org for more info on the program that will affect everyone who eats. 
Wisconsin is already arresting the Amish for not signing up  who oppose NAIS on religious reasons.  Heck, they do not even have electricity, how will they file those reports that they used orse #4959678 to take them to church or the store!?!?!?!?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How sad. But since Santa&#8217;s reindeer will have to be tracked under a new USDA program called NAIS, Santa will probably not do deliveries any more because he will have to file reports in 24 hrs every single place he went with those  8 little reindeer which had to be microchipped, also. </p>
<p> NAIS (The National Animal Identification System), is a so-called disease tracking food safety program the USDA is forcing on those who own even one chicken or any other farm animal. Many are being signed up without their knowledge or permission. Non-food animals such as horses, llamas, parakeets, etc are included in this program. Over 90% oppose this program yet the USDA continues to force this unwanted program on those who need it least.<br />
Under NAIS you register your premises, microchip all critters at your cost, report all their movements, births, deaths to a database, then risk losing them to depopulation if disease is suspected in a 6 mile radius! Currently, only sex offenders/child molesters are tagged tracked and register their premises. Animal owners will be tracked closer than illegals, drug delaers, sex offenders or that guy that blew away 13 people and wounded others at Ft. Hood.<br />
Protection from disease is why we are told NAIS is needed, but the real reason is for the benefit of big agriculture/factory farms so they can sell meat globally. But they do not have to tag/ track individual critters. They get ONE lot number for each animal group. And the tracking of any animals stops at slaughter, after which many food safety issues occur.<br />
The listening sessions held during the summer by the USDA about NAIS show the people are overwhelmingly against NAIS. But the USDA said these sessions showed &#8220;substantial support&#8221; for NAIS&#8230; Huh?!?!?!? They apparently were listening with fingers in their ears!) See nonais dot org for more info on the program that will affect everyone who eats.<br />
Wisconsin is already arresting the Amish for not signing up  who oppose NAIS on religious reasons.  Heck, they do not even have electricity, how will they file those reports that they used orse #4959678 to take them to church or the store!?!?!?!?</p>
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		<title>By: northofthere</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892272</link>
		<dc:creator>northofthere</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>its back on now...north pole was saved.....  go santa</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>its back on now&#8230;north pole was saved&#8230;..  go santa</p>
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		<title>By: helimx</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892255</link>
		<dc:creator>helimx</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>and kev, Alaska IS part of America.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>and kev, Alaska IS part of America.</p>
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		<title>By: helimx</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892186</link>
		<dc:creator>helimx</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>said with true  intelligence and prowess danny lover. ya ding dong. Not everyone in Alaska is a fan of Sara Palin, or her political views. I LIVE in Wasilla AK, where Palin is from, and believe me, we don&#039;t all conform like a bunch of sheep. But thanks for grouping us all together due to our geographical location.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>said with true  intelligence and prowess danny lover. ya ding dong. Not everyone in Alaska is a fan of Sara Palin, or her political views. I LIVE in Wasilla AK, where Palin is from, and believe me, we don&#8217;t all conform like a bunch of sheep. But thanks for grouping us all together due to our geographical location.</p>
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		<title>By: Kev</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kev</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Ooooohhh, is this why several generations of Americans think that the North Pole is in Alaska and Santa is American?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ooooohhh, is this why several generations of Americans think that the North Pole is in Alaska and Santa is American?</p>
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		<title>By: danny lover</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892161</link>
		<dc:creator>danny lover</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Is this what Palin and her followers preach? Government must not do stuff for people? I would recommend USPS stop send or taking mails in and out of Alaska, period. Maybe those crazy right wingers can find a better way out.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is this what Palin and her followers preach? Government must not do stuff for people? I would recommend USPS stop send or taking mails in and out of Alaska, period. Maybe those crazy right wingers can find a better way out.</p>
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		<title>By: Gauldar</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892153</link>
		<dc:creator>Gauldar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@A Noun

Well if that&#039;s the case, it&#039;s defiantly a good thing that this course of action is taking place.  It could be dangerous to have that many return addresses floating around sent by kids who provide more trust then they should to an unknown source, especially to a pedo.  People will gladly blame others for the dismantling of the program without looking at the facts, but it’s good that there are those out there that actually use their head to keep the ignorant safe.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@A Noun</p>
<p>Well if that&#8217;s the case, it&#8217;s defiantly a good thing that this course of action is taking place.  It could be dangerous to have that many return addresses floating around sent by kids who provide more trust then they should to an unknown source, especially to a pedo.  People will gladly blame others for the dismantling of the program without looking at the facts, but it’s good that there are those out there that actually use their head to keep the ignorant safe.</p>
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		<title>By: A Noun</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892141</link>
		<dc:creator>A Noun</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Heard this one on the news yesterday. They reported that one of the letter-answerers was a registered sex offender, and that&#039;s why the program was discontinued. Nothing to do with expense.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Heard this one on the news yesterday. They reported that one of the letter-answerers was a registered sex offender, and that&#8217;s why the program was discontinued. Nothing to do with expense.</p>
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		<title>By: Geekazoid</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892140</link>
		<dc:creator>Geekazoid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Those liberals, whoops, I meant, those loony liberals ruining it for everyone!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those liberals, whoops, I meant, those loony liberals ruining it for everyone!</p>
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		<title>By: pwscott</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892138</link>
		<dc:creator>pwscott</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m with the economy in the tank Santa is giving away the generic wooden car and ragdoll. No letter required.:p</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m with the economy in the tank Santa is giving away the generic wooden car and ragdoll. No letter required.:p</p>
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		<title>By: Santa</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892137</link>
		<dc:creator>Santa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Santa&#039;s here...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Santa&#8217;s here&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: pyrit</title>
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		<dc:creator>pyrit</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You&#039;re a mean one, Mr. Grinch...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re a mean one, Mr. Grinch&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: felixthecat</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892128</link>
		<dc:creator>felixthecat</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>First! First! First! Am I first?

The security excuse seems flimsy. There are probably other factors, like some grouchy new supervisor somewhere who didn&#039;t think that the program was dignified.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First! First! First! Am I first?</p>
<p>The security excuse seems flimsy. There are probably other factors, like some grouchy new supervisor somewhere who didn&#8217;t think that the program was dignified.</p>
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		<title>By: Jim</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I see no information about the cost of this program. It might be nice to see and compare to the cost of other things the USPS does before I pass judgment on this latest event.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I see no information about the cost of this program. It might be nice to see and compare to the cost of other things the USPS does before I pass judgment on this latest event.</p>
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		<title>By: hearsetrax</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892114</link>
		<dc:creator>hearsetrax</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>HUMBUG !!!!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMBUG !!!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: sc0tty</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892086</link>
		<dc:creator>sc0tty</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Doesn&#039;t Santa have email?</description>
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		<title>By: EyeLight</title>
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		<dc:creator>EyeLight</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>But...but...Santa Claus lives in the Finnish Lapland as everyone (including Bruce Springsteen) knows:
http://www.santaclaus.posti.fi/

&quot;Around Christmas 2001, Santa received 700,000 items by mail - letters, cards and parcels. So far, the elves have found 184 countries from which Santa has received a total of nearly eight million items in the past 20 years.&quot;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>But&#8230;but&#8230;Santa Claus lives in the Finnish Lapland as everyone (including Bruce Springsteen) knows:<br />
<a href="http://www.santaclaus.posti.fi/" rel="nofollow">http://www.santaclaus.posti.fi/</a></p>
<p>&#8220;Around Christmas 2001, Santa received 700,000 items by mail &#8211; letters, cards and parcels. So far, the elves have found 184 countries from which Santa has received a total of nearly eight million items in the past 20 years.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: The Slapster</title>
		<link>http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/19/north-pole-mail-program-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-1892078</link>
		<dc:creator>The Slapster</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@Andygirl
Fourth! And Fail.</description>
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Fourth! And Fail.</p>
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		<title>By: Andygirl</title>
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		<dc:creator>Andygirl</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>First!

And LAME.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First!</p>
<p>And LAME.</p>
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		<title>By: helimx</title>
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		<dc:creator>helimx</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:40:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am actually in , of all places, North Pole Alaska, right now. lol 
I don&#039;t live here, just working in the area. 
I have been here for a few days and haven&#039;t heard anything about this. Guess I&#039;ll ask tomorrow at the post office.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am actually in , of all places, North Pole Alaska, right now. lol<br />
I don&#8217;t live here, just working in the area.<br />
I have been here for a few days and haven&#8217;t heard anything about this. Guess I&#8217;ll ask tomorrow at the post office.</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Giachetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Giachetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How am I gonna get my letter to Santa now?  :P</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How am I gonna get my letter to Santa now?  <img src='http://www.neatorama.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>By: Leod</title>
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		<dc:creator>Leod</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Children can still write to Santa in Canada:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H0H_0H0#Santa_Claus</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Children can still write to Santa in Canada:</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H0H_0H0#Santa_Claus" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H0H_0H0#Santa_Claus</a></p>
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