Thankfully it seems like Donahoe, the Post Master General, understands that in order to fix part of the problem the USPS needs to move post offices into convenience stores and supermarkets where they can be staffed by non-union employees. Anyone who can operate a cash register could handle most consumer packages as well as an expensive postal service desk agent.
The USPS is most likely charging a reasonable price to sustain current junk mail delivery rates. A price increase may cause more businesses to simply advertise online. Without any data, I would assume that the demand for the postal service by junk mailers is extremely elastic these days.
Glenn Beck primarily speaks out against progressivism and he believes that the United States is spending itself into oblivion. I, for one, completely agree with him.
If we are lucky, one day we will all be able to make ipods for China. :)