Postal Para-Moralisms

[JGeropoulas]

The previous series of American "forever" postage stamps was bad enough. It included an American flag or a close-up of Lady Liberty (which actually is based on the reproduction of the Statue of Liberty in Las Vegas--fake and scaled down in size--perfect symbolism for America's liberty). The only way I could bear to use them was to stick them on upside-down (probably get me classified as a terrorist :) )

The usual patriotic images were bad enough, but paired with the word, "FOREVER" now on stamps makes them outright mockery--given how rapidly we're losing all freedom, liberty, equality and justice. I was so annoyed with all the B.S. one day, I made this parody of the Lady Liberty stamp for relief:

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Well, all that to say, the new series out a month ago is even worse. What's so totally ironic is that all the stamps shown on the U.S. Postal Service site have the word "Forever" marked out for some reason (hardly prevents counterfeiting )

Or, maybe they're unconsciously sending us a message :/

Take a look (have a barf bag handy):

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[Mrs. Peel]

Well, all that to say, the new series out a month ago is even worse. What's so totally ironic is that all the stamps shown on the U.S. Postal Service site have the word "Forever" marked out for some reason (hardly prevents counterfeiting )

Actually, the "forever" thing means that you can use them forever, they have no face value on them so when the postage goes up, you can still use them without adding additional postage.

 

[JGeropoulas]

Well, all that to say, the new series out a month ago is even worse. What's so totally ironic is that all the stamps shown on the U.S. Postal Service site have the word "Forever" marked out for some reason (hardly prevents counterfeiting )

Actually, the "forever" thing means that you can use them forever, they have no face value on them so when the postage goes up, you can still use them without adding additional postage.

I realize that. It's the fact that the word "forever" is marked out that was puzzling (though ironic to me).

 

[anart]

I realize that. It's the fact that the word "forever" is marked out that was puzzling (though ironic to me).

I think the fact that they have 'forever' marked out is hilarious - they're actually telling the truth.

 

[Chu]

Al least they are a bit more subtle about it in the US.

One of the last times I went to buy a stamp at the post office, they only had these:

and looking for the picture, I found this other one:

Good thing we now have a stamping machine!

 

[Lilou]

One of the last times I went to buy a stamp at the post office, they only had these:

Unbelievable! That actually made my jaw drop.

 

[David]

New Irish stamp…

Two new stamps to mark the centenary of the death of Bram Stoker… On a lighter side, It’s the only time you can give Dracula a licken…. Although the guy on the left is Bram Stoker…

 

[SeekinTruth]

One of the last times I went to buy a stamp at the post office, they only had these:

Unbelievable! That actually made my jaw drop.

Exactly! Wow.

 

[Kaigen]

Here is another love and friendship between two states.

http://www.stampnews.com/stamps/stamps_2012/stamp_1332662347_114944.html

Sakura stamp issue from Japan

The Japanese Post has issued new stamps commemorating 100th anniversary of cherry blossom trees donation by Japan to the United States. Japan gave 3,020 cherry blossom trees as a gift to the United States in 1912 to celebrate the nations' then-growing friendship. These trees were planted in Sakura Park in Manhattan and line the shore of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The first two original trees were planted by first lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda on the bank of the Tidal Basin.

The stamps feature:

Washington Monument and Cherry Blossoms;
Jefferson Memorial and cherry blossoms;
Sakura (Ichiyo);
Sakura (cherry);
Sakura (Shirayuki);
Sakura (Kanzan);
Sakura (Gyoikou)