Has AARP thrown seniors under the bus for political reasons?

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Has AARP thrown seniors under the bus for political reasons?

by dowpin Posted November 05, 2009 01:25:59

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	Yes, AARP is not concerned with those it supposedly represents.
	Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
	Yes, other reasons.
	No, AARP has will continue to represent seniors of America.
	No, AARP would never turn their back on seniors.
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+8 raves dublin9 November 05, 2009 19:52:21 (edited)

Answered: Yes, AARP is not concerned with those it supposedly represents.
AARP has given up being an advocate for the elderly years ago. They make their money selling insurance and getting government financial perks. Not only that, but the number of AARP members is nonsense. We haven't paid our membership for years but they keep millions like us on the rolls to look good.
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Gordon November 09, 2009 04:45:11

Answered: No, AARP has will continue to represent seniors of America.
Nobody has been thrown under the bus.
jon November 08, 2009 17:31:44

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
I will not join AARP and will notify them to take me off their mailing list.They provide stop gap insurance.
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freedom November 08, 2009 16:42:14

Answered: Yes, AARP is not concerned with those it supposedly represents.
AARP is a covert insurance company and marketing scam.
JESUS WAS A COMMUNITY ORGAN... November 08, 2009 12:53:36

Answered: No, AARP has will continue to represent seniors of America.
They joined the side of logic and reason.
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rightside November 08, 2009 06:17:55

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
If this is true, everybody should toss their cards and cancel membership.
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LawMan5150 November 08, 2009 04:59:57

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
AARP was lobied by the unions and this is what you get.
giermarb November 08, 2009 01:27:50

Answered: No, AARP has will continue to represent seniors of America.
Probably all so-called non-profit corporations are concerned with making money; a significant amount goes to the officers in the form of salaries, but they often get other perks such as use of the organization's property and equipment, paid travel (on business,of course.), pensions, medical insurance, and hiring their own relatives, etc. However AARP was in the business of promoting insurance of various types for its members. I do not believe it would be fool enough to promote a bad plan that is not good for its members or that will diminish its revenue.
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Davra November 07, 2009 22:26:31

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
AARP has become a left wing organization and that is why a lot of seniors bailed out. They get worse every year and are in the same ballpark as ACORN and the SEIU but they act like they are in the Seniors best interests. Bull Shit.
giermarb to Davra November 08, 2009 01:31:46 (edited)

IT APPEARS THAT ALL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP THE WORKING MAN ARE CALLED "LEFT WING" BY THOSE WHO ARE MORE INTERESTED IN HELPING THE WEALTHY OWNERS. OVER THE DECADES, THE DEMOCRATS HAVE OBTAINED FOR THE WORKING MAN: A FORTY-HOUR WEEK (THEY USED TO MAKE PEOPLE WORK SIX AND SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND SOMETIMES UP TO 15 HOURS PER DAY.), MINIMUM WAGE LAWS, EXTRA PAY FOR HOURS OVER FORTY, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, DISABILITY PAY, WORKER SAFETY LAWS, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, CHILD LABOR LAWS, VACATION AND PENSION PROTECTION LAWS, AND SEXAUL HARASSMENT LAWS. IF YOU WERE A WOMAN, IT WOULD NOT BE UNUSUAL FOR YOU TO GET "LAID OFF" OR FIRED IF YOU DID NOT PUT OUT FOR THE BOSS. iT WAS ALSO POSSIBLE IF YOU LOST AN ARM WORKING A MACHINE, THEY WOULD PAY YOU YOUR LAST CHECK AND SAY "GOODBYE, WE NEED WORKERS WITH BOTH ARMS!" AND YOUR L;AST CHECK IS ALL YOU GOT!.
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govout November 07, 2009 13:49:35

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
I do not trust this organization. The organization has become another greedy, political power hungry, care less about the average person, liberal organization.
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surtsey55 November 07, 2009 12:49:05

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
CEO is a big Obama support and contributor.
gcruz30 November 07, 2009 04:22:53 (edited)

Answered: No, AARP has will continue to represent seniors of America.
Are there ANY seniors on this site answering this question? My mother is a member of AARP and not only does she receive many benefits, they also assist her when she needs an advocate. She hasn't purchased insurance, she is just a member. For those of you who have a parent or other member of the family that is a senior, seriously sit down with them and discuss this issue with them. Do not take second hand information and run with it. AARP has been an advocate for senior rights since its inception. I stand by it because AARP stands by mother.
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imotley to gcruz30 November 07, 2009 20:19:13

I am a senior, was a member but not anymore. They don't represent me...
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Davra to gcruz30 November 07, 2009 22:37:22

I bailed out of AARP three years ago and am now with ASA which have better benefits and they do not contribute to organizations that do not support seniors. The AARP has some fat cats making policies while they drive around in flashy cars and live high on the hog at the seniors expense. Association of Retired People and American Seniors Association are a lot better than AARP because they are not ruining the country as AARP is by supporting the Administration who wants to cut seniors Medicare by 5 Million dollars. Ask you Mom is she supports that. AARP does.
gcruz30 to Davra November 08, 2009 05:32:25

Well I guess it sucks for you---since they passed the bill about an hour ago
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Peon of the Masses November 07, 2009 04:09:06

Answered: Undecided
They mailed my ex a membership card and an application form, and she's not that old, yet.
Loverofcountry November 06, 2009 22:18:19

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
I would cancel my AARP membership, but I need the car insurance discount.
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Davra to Loverof... November 07, 2009 22:38:17

You can get a better discount with Geico, so cancel.
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debbi58 November 06, 2009 16:34:15 (edited)

Answered: Yes, AARP has partnered with the SEIU and become another pro-Obama, pro-labor organization.
Yes, AARP has thrown all their senior citizens under the bus, it's time for them to find some where else for the added health care.
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Davra to debbi58 November 07, 2009 22:39:27

WellCare is a better insurance than AARP and costs no more, but has more benefits and better doctors and hospitals.
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debbi58 to Davra November 07, 2009 22:48:35

Everyone needs to check them out.
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bizutage01 November 06, 2009 16:08:59

Answered: No, AARP has will continue to represent seniors of America.
Of course, AARP will continue to represent senior citizens, not the private insurance companies which bilk them.
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tiotom77 November 06, 2009 13:35:57

Answered: Yes, AARP is not concerned with those it supposedly represents.
AARP has supported the government health care reform from the very start. I joined in March and every correspondence I get from AARP asks for supporting comments about health care reform but never ask for any opposing comments.
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bizutage01 to tiotom77 November 06, 2009 16:04:58

If you need "opposing comments"", just ask the private insurance companies, they are the one which are going to lose. Remember that the cost of heath care is OUTRAGEOUS in the US, 17% of the GDP, vs. 8-10% in other rich counntries, which all have universal health care. A public option will help cut costs.
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Captain Tobias. The Liberal... November 05, 2009 22:57:47

Answered: None of the above
What I know is that now Republicans are getting angry because AARP disagrees with them. Its how Repubs are like to anyone who disagrees with them. I am not surprised at all. Typical of them, actually.

Of course, now there is SOOOOOME reason why AARP has " Always been a bad company." Even when the people say it, dont even know the full history of the company.

I fail to see why this should make anyone mad, I really do. What if say, your favorite RESTRAUNT for some reason, supported something Obama does. Would you never go there again? Would you never want to enjoy the restraunts good food again, all because of a political statement?

Try to explain that to your kids ( If you have any younger kids.) They'd be asking you why you and the family wont be going there, even when it might have been planned.
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Velanarris to Captain... November 06, 2009 03:56:33

Did those clown shoes come with that cape or did you have to buy them seperate, captain liberal?
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Captain... to Velanarris November 06, 2009 04:55:50

I bought my clown shoes of which you can not see, and my cape of which you can not see separate.

What the hell?
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govout to Captain... November 07, 2009 14:01:02

If a restaurant openly supported obama I would refuse to spend my money there, I don't care how good the food was. I would proudly tell my kids why we do not patronize an establishment that supports socialism.
Captain... to govout November 07, 2009 22:19:02

Then you are way too against people who believe differently then you.
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govout to Captain... November 07, 2009 23:55:25

Nope, you got that wrong Captain, I am not against the people, I am against supporting socialism. You see, my money would go to a socialist who in turn could donate it to a socialist politician.
Captain... to govout November 08, 2009 00:25:50

But Obama isn't a socialist...
pocolala to Captain... November 08, 2009 22:48:31

He IS a socialist and a Muslim and does not identify with Americans infact loathes them and you are a fool to not have recognized the truth!
rico to pocolala November 09, 2009 03:23:30 (edited)

and you must be a know it all, god like, mindless clone, repub sheep!!!!just parroting the same tired stupid propaganda you hear from your so-called leaders, which obviously do not have your best interest in mind.
Captain... to pocolala November 09, 2009 17:08:19

He does not loath them. You are the fool here.
giermarb to govout November 08, 2009 02:12:25

WELL HAVE YOU OBJECTED TO THE GOVERNMENT OWNING THE POST OFFICE, SCHOOLS, TUNNELS, BRIDGES, ROADS, HARBORS, WATERWAYS, PARKS, AND THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS? IF NOT, WHY NOT?
govout to giermarb November 08, 2009 16:52:44

Sorry dude, I will not read or reply to any of your three replies as long as you are shouting. Get a grip dude.
giermarb to govout November 08, 2009 02:10:24

SOCIALISM IS AN ECONOMIC TERM WHEREBY THE GOVERNMENT OWNS AND CONTROLS THE MAJOR MEANS OF PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION, WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS. NO ONE IN OUR GOVERNMENT IS ADVOCATING THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SEIZE OR PURCHASE ALL OF THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION. THAT IS JUST A SCARE TACTIC TO DECEIVE THE PEPOPLE. HOWEVER, BEFORE HIS TERM ENDED BUSH WANTED TO BY SOME OF THE BANKS AND THE AIG, BUT, EVEN THAT WOULD NOT AMOUNT TO SOCIALISM.
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giermarb to Captain... November 08, 2009 02:03:37 (edited)

THE REPUBLICANS WERE ALWAYS FOR THE CORPORATIONS AND BIG BUSINESS, NOT FOR THE WORKING MAN. THEY ALWAYS FIGHT WHATEVER IS ADVANCED IN FAVOR OF THE WORKING MAN. IN THE 60'S THEY WERE TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, AND ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO SABOTAGE MINIMUM WAGE HIKES, CLAIMING IT WILL CAUSE INFLATION. ECONOMIST DEFINE INFLATION AS BEING CAUSED BY: "TOO MUCH MONEY CHASING TOO FEW GOODS!". i DON'T KNOW OF ANY WORKING MAN GETTING PAID TOO MUCH MONEY; NOR ARE WE LOW ON GOODS! JUST CHECK IT OUT AT ANY WALMARTS! WHEN CLINTON WAS IN, HE HAD TWO OR THREE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES, AND IT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY INFLATION PROBLEMS. HE LEFT US WITH A 2.6 BILLION DOLLAR BUDGET SURPLUS, AND NOT THE THE 11 TRILLION DEFICIT AND RECESSION THAT BUSH LEFT US! THE FACT IS THAT THIS RECESSION STARTED IN 2007, BUT THE BUSH GANG NEVER CRIED WOLF; THEY HUSHED IT UP UNTILL AFTER THE LAST PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
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Legion™ November 05, 2009 22:55:33

Answered: No, AARP has will continue to represent seniors of America.
Quiet the opposite, actually.
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you betcha November 05, 2009 21:11:53

Answered: Yes, AARP is not concerned with those it supposedly represents.
AARP has never been much more than a front for a left-leaning lobbying group. Now they ARE indeed, throwing Seniors under the bus for political and financial gain.