AARP Conflicts Alleged in GOP Attack

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It seems like the Republicans just go after the Middle Class, older people and folks who do not have a loud voice on Capitol HIll
We can only hope this tactic backfires on them. They are trying to create a have/have not society with anyone opposing them crushed- sounds like a tyrant in action.
The IRS will find something they always do

maura O'Connor of CT 8:50AM April 14, 2011

AARP is for AARP. They have a history of supporting socialized type health care if you care to check it out. They make money from insurance companies that sell coverage through them. Obamacare will cost more and people will need more private insurance to take up the slack. I chose not to join.

Harvell Jefferson of SD 5:14PM April 11, 2011

I certainly didn't join AARP for it to represent me to Congress or any other organization. Their envolvement in the recently passed health care legislation was a self-serving embarassment. Like many older Americans I joined AARP at age 50 for their publications (most of which are reasonably well put together) and their "senior discounts." Anyone who believes they actually speak for their "members" (i.e. subscribers) is allowing themselves to be fooled.

H.J. Bachman of NE 1:58PM April 08, 2011

What a clever way to break up a "union" of senior citizens. AARP and senior citizens are pro-medicare; pro-social security---positions in direct conflict with the Republican agenda. Everyone has/knows an older family member, friend or co-worker who will be directly affected if medicare or social security programs are privatized, so voters may be willing to keep those programs intact to protect the older population. Very clever---try to take out another "union" to help weaken the opposition. Divide and conquer.

Margo Pierce of FL 2:06PM April 07, 2011

Aloha from Kona
Actually congress doesn't represent me, especially members that increase the debt with incredibly large tax cuts for corporations & people that don't need them. Running wars off the budget also wasn't a good idea.

Hisako Sato of HI 6:16PM April 06, 2011

The AARP doesn't "represent" seniors. You have to pay to join AARP's marketing schemes. Seniors don't have any say on AARP business or lobbying decisions.

Bill of IN 3:36PM April 06, 2011

As I approached and entered retirement, I explored AARP for Insurance and other products. I found AARP to be more expensive than other readily available options. I became convinced they enjoyed successful marketing/image creation but failed in performance.
I ended my membership years ago.

Willy C of VA 1:19PM April 06, 2011

I tore up my AARP Card long ago because of their liberal front.

Daisymae of AZ 10:46AM April 06, 2011

Then cancel your AARP membership.
Regardless, in this age of special interests and lobbyists, what SIG should older Americans align themselves with???
The NRA? Sierra Club? The Unions?

Scott of WI 7:16PM April 05, 2011

I must say I was completely appalled with the way AARP supported the completely illegal manner in which the Obamacare package was passed by the then Democratic House and Senate. Open bribery was conducted and applauded by both Reid and Palousi. The package was put together behind closed doors in both forums, excluding all Republicans, and then presented for concurrence, without opportunity for discussion, modification or consideration. Both openly admitted that they did not know what was in the package being pushed for passage, but all would find out once it was passed. When rejected by the Republicans, the obscene mantra of "The Party of No" was adopted and continuously used thereafter.
The Obama PROMISE of transparency and new political atmosphere has never been kept from day one. How AARP could condone the actions that have transpired by this administration is unbelievable, and has shown to be non supportive of the senior citizens that AARP purports to represent. AARP, in my and many of my other senior compatriots minds, believe that AARP has done us a great injustice.

Norbert Slawski of MI 5:46PM April 05, 2011