Posted on 11/10/2009 5:13:26 PM PST by RobinMasters
When the American Association of Retired Persons – one of the wealthiest advocacy groups in the U.S. – began backing the $1.2 trillion House health bill despite concerns about Medicare cuts, death panels and assisted suicide, many members shredded their membership cards, saying the organization no longer represents their interests – but AARP's history of Left-leaning activism on a host of issues may surprise its constituents.
AARP's Nov. 5 health bill endorsement left many seniors wondering why the powerful group that claims to represent their interests would call for an estimated $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, a system many seniors have indicated that they would like to preserve.
"After carefully monitoring developments in Washington and studying the various legislative proposals, AARP's all-volunteer Board of Directors – made up of working and retired doctors, nurses, business people, and teachers – has decided to endorse the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962/H.R. 3961) because it delivers on key priorities we've been fighting for," an AARP announcement stated.
But while many seniors enjoy AARP membership discounts on health and car insurance, vacations and advice on financial planning, the group has a history of Left-leaning political stances and activism.
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Ping.
When Medicare gets chopped to help cover the huge losses for Obamacare, who do you suppose is going to cleanup selling Medicare “supplemental” insurance? Thaaaat’s riiiiight!
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BUMP.
The list, ping
A search of campaign contributions by AARP executives and employees reveals they overwhelmingly gave to Obama’s campaign and Democrats during the 2008 election cycle – by a ratio of 14 workers to one.
According to those records, the following are recipients of reported contributions exceeding $200 from 75 AARP executives and employees during the 2008 election cycle:
Democratic Party and/or Democrats for Congress: $15,600
John Edwards: $250
Hillary Clinton: $7,350
Barack Obama: $36,556
Fred Thompson: $1,000
Republican Party: $871
Rudy Giuliani: $1,150
John McCain: $1,550
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36k??? ONLY 36K to sell out the AARP members for their own ROI !! What a deal!
For many years, AARP has been selling the bogus claim that the Social Security “trust fund” is actually real money that exists to pay benefits.
When actually it is just more government promises.
But in a country where 53% voted for Baraq, I can see where AARP can make a buck or two.
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The only way their dark secrets can be exposed is with an endoscope.
You would be shocked to see how many hunters I’ve asked if they are AARP members, when they ask me for discounts, have said “yes”. Then I tell them how they are supporting a leftist organization that has supported the Brady Bunch, among other factions of our society that mean to do their lifestyle in.
I think most of this country’s citizens don’t realize that they vote with their dollars.
No, I didn’t give them a discount to fix their ATVs and UTVs.
If people have to join some sort of organization for discounts, they could join the NRA.
Why do people have to join an organization?
If, like me, you don’t care about the discounts and you are a gun owner, join Gun Owners of America, as well.
I don’t know why people would join the NRA for discounts, and I don’t even understand if or why the NRA would use discounts to entice membership. Now, the North American Hunting Club, is a “club” to join to get discounts and help move products and services, the same as AAA does, not a political activist organization. The AARP just happens to be in the business of BOTH! And that gets by most of their sheeple membership. They send out their pitch when you turn 49 and just hammer you as though you are stupid after turning 50 and not joining them like it’s the thing to do for everyone. I discourage as many of their members as I can.
I do as much business as possible of all kinds with the local retailers in my area, being one myself, and don’t ask for discounts for my personal consumption. Now in the case of large volumes of business inside the trade that takes them much less time per dollar to get money through their registers, I expect a discount and usually get it without asking.
I don’t give discounts, but do offer pity in some cases.
The NRA membership can help you get discounts on hotel and car rentals. I don’t think I’ve ever used that. They also offer some types of insurance. Again, I’ve never used it. There might be some other things, but I don’t join these organizations for discounts.
I will never join the AARP, even if I don’t get murdered by the government and live long enough to get old.
I’m sure I’ve been sent the offers on insurance etc. but it never registered to my tiny brain because I’m just focused on the postcards, alerts and newsletters, an occasional contribution and entering the sweepstakes to get the guns and hunts and stuff. Hey, somebody’s got to win, it doesn’t cost but a postage stamp.
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