and they thought the breakup of ma bell was bad. wait till they implement contracting out the smaller AO's, stations and branches at walmarts, etc. i don't see why, having survived all this that i should give up tens of thousands $$ & go early while they continue to pay mgmt bonuses for the work WE do or the numbers they falsify. Yes, it's going to be the first ever PO rif and it's going to get ugly really soon. bumpy nights & days ahead!