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Now that deliveries from the Popcorn Factory are delayed, Republicans may be noticing the problems besetting the US Post Office. Trump acolyte Nikki Haley sent out an angry —and now viral — Tweet in response to not just one, but two late deliveries of popcorn.
A search of Haley’s Twitter feed reveals precisely zero tweets of concern about the US Postal Service, but a popcorn delay has the needle pinned on her meter of concern.
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As millions of Americans fritter away time by the front door, waiting for life-saving medications, Nikki Haley has her finger on the pulse. If she can’t rely on Popcorn Factory deliveries, Haley is hitting the panic button.
Ok @PopcornFactory two messed up birthday orders missed delivery dates with no explanation. First time I gave you the benefit of the doubt. Second one tells me not to buy from you again. #DisappointedNephew
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) August 10, 2020
Cool tweet. Is there anything else going on in the country right now?
— Just Disappear Michael (@Merv515) August 10, 2020
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Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, is considered by many Republicans to be a top contender as a future presidential candidate. She served as Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations, during which time she gained a bit of extra notoriety for sending classified information over her personal, unsecured Blackberry. (“Lock her up,” anyone? Nah.)
Haley has a history of bragging about the racial tolerance of South Carolina and the GOP. She has also echoed Trump’s sentiments against the notion of police reform. But don’t let these typical GOP talking points fool you; Nikki Haley might be a perfect candidate among Republicans for whom popcorn delivery is a vital issue.
Which is worse: Popcorn Factory deliveries delayed by Trump’s USPS slowdowns, or mail order prescriptions delayed by Trump’s USPS slowdowns? Although Nikki Haley’s priorities are fairly obvious.
— kasey michaels (@michaels_kasey) August 10, 2020
Nikki Haley is basically Sarah Palin with somewhat less baggage.
— D. Lowther (@dlowther715) August 10, 2020
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American’s would surely recognize the leadership capabilities of anyone who could guarantee timely popcorn delivery. Helping the US Postal Service return to a previously functional state would be a small side benefit, but I’m sure you could find a few who would appreciate it.
Popcorn Factory ships via USPS.
Maybe stop Trump from defunding the USPS. Millions of businesses, Veterans, & tens of millions of rural Americans need the USPS to live. https://t.co/QU5oOGbekZ
— Qasim Rashid for Congress (@QasimRashid) August 10, 2020
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Trump’s new postmaster has slowed delivery of the mail, potentially as a voter suppression tactic. This has resulted in a delay of Popcorn Factory shipments.
So @NikkiHaley is the victim of her own party’s crime.
— Ellyn (@egayle333) August 10, 2020
Nice mask, Mr. DeJoy. Now maybe you can quit destroying the US Post Office.
Exactly. https://t.co/44336xTeny
— Susanne😷/BLACK LIVES MATTER (@ssanneab) August 10, 2020
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Patriots like Stacy Abrams fight to defend the voting rights of all US citizens. Popcorn Factory delivery delays may finally shine a dim light on the small side issue of voter suppression.
#YourVoteIsNoJoke
pic.twitter.com/Yonl1MWwdG— Pattern Integrity Films (@pttrn_ntgrty) August 10, 2020
Notice the supermajority problems are with track and trace? As in try to track your ballot and oops, whaddayouknow, USPS mysteriously cannot track it.
— Rene A Vega (@ReneVe6a) August 10, 2020
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Nikki goes right to go to the heart of the problem. While others are worried about inconsequential national frivolities, Halley has brought it home for us.
Well Nikki…there’s this little ..What did your pal call it, flu ..going around which for some crazy reason has affected businesses and their employees & deliveries. While your complaining about a popcorn screwup..Americas complaining about a screwed up President.
— 🎨 (@makeart) August 10, 2020
No, it’s not about the pandemic. It’s about the heartrending and obvious need for federal intervention to curtail Popcorn Factory delays.
Aren’t you just waiting for the #popcornanarchists hashtag to start trending? Nothing but admiration for The Deep State; they’ve infiltrated The Popcorn Factory!
— Davicito Diablito (@DavicitoDiablo) August 10, 2020
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Haley is not the only Trump lackey who feels wounded by the delay of Popcorn Factory product.
This is ouch, but caging kids …meh? You PoS!
— Amy Siskind 🏳️🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) August 10, 2020
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This Popcorn Factory delay could also affect hot cocoa and gummy worms! Oh, yeah, also payments, official correspondence, and life-saving medications.
My dog’s medicine is late — by a week. The vet was kind enough to dig into their donation stash and give me a few pills that I had to cut down. Now imagine you’re a diabetic and your insulin delivery is late.
— #BLM✌️❤️🧬🏳️🌈 (@BedwellElissa) August 10, 2020
Here’s the thing: we don’t have to imagine.
So when Trump decided to sabotage the USPS to slow down mail delivery, did he just decide that the millions of Americans who rely on the post office for the timely delivery of medication and drugs were a necessary sacrifice?
— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) August 5, 2020
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Nikki Haley is far too important to waste time with Popcorn Factory customer service. She is taking her case directly to the people.
Here Bernard…I got it for you.
Nikki, fuck off. Go buy some pop secret without a mask at the store and lick the fucking box. I’ll order and wait for my Popcorn Factory order.
— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) August 10, 2020
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…one more small business that will suffer during Trump’s deadly dawdling.
I’ve relied on @USPS for the last three years to mail hundreds of packages a day for my business. This is the first time I’ve seen anything like this, now lasting several days. pic.twitter.com/QziJGfPUXg
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) August 10, 2020
I discovered this because we are launching a huge campaign today for Breonna Taylor’s family. Others have told me they can’t get meds, that their elderly grandparents without online access can’t pay rent via check. This is cruel, reckless, and harmful, which is exactly the point.
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) August 10, 2020
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Don’t fall for this absurd Popcorn Factory propaganda. “It’s a great day to reach out to a friend”? What kind of subliminal fascist messaging will they try next?
It's a great day to reach out to a friend #Popcorn #ChocolateChipCookieDay #MilkAndCookies #TinsWithPop pic.twitter.com/DnYdsh89OA
— The Popcorn Factory (@PopcornFactory) August 4, 2020
Popmoji?!? Where are McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee when you need them?
Popmoji = Delicious Popcorn + Fun Emoji Designs https://t.co/1EEizuHqZm #EmojiDay #TinsWithPop #CardsWithPop pic.twitter.com/9pArd8qQel
— The Popcorn Factory (@PopcornFactory) July 17, 2020
