Whining AARP retirees look only in the mirror

universal press syndicaate ^ | 10/21/2009 | scott burns

[cbkaty]

As far as I can tell, the goal of the AARP — formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons — is to enslave all those of working age. Once enslaved, workers will support retirees in the style to which the AARP feels they are entitled.

This would be good for the AARP because its real business is selling products to older people by direct mail, and the more income older people have, the better it is for the AARP.

Too bad about everyone else.

[STONEWALLS]

AARP is run by a black Dem Obama contributor....I don’t trust anything he does.

[dalebert]

I am retired but have been boycotting aarp for since clinton when i learned what a leftwing bunch a nuts they are. very bad for this country....

[nonliberal]

That about sums it up. I have long thought that the “greatest generation” should instead be called the “greediest generation.”

[Steamburg]

Clearly, the author missed what the AARP has been about for several years. They have been a subsidiary of the extreme leftist machine. Their moves since 2004 have been in the interest of the Democratic Party at the expense of the elderly. In 2008 they committed so heavily to the Kenyan, Community Organizer that they openly exposed their agenda. People need to run from the AARP as rapidly as possible.

[mosaicwolf]

I’m retired myself and have been receiving this propaganda from AARP since I was 55 years old. I just put it directly into the trash.

I have lived my life by what my Grand Father told me when I was 10 years old. “Anytime you depend on anything outside yourself it weakens your very nature.”

[Nervous Tick]

>> “Anytime you depend on anything outside yourself it weakens your very nature.”

Personally, I’d make a BIG exception for Almighty God in that sentiment... but otherwise, it’s pretty good.

[Rappini]

Every time my wife and I get an AARP membership request I write on it send this to Obama.

[Frantzie]

ARRP sells low quality insurnace and investment products at high prices. They dupe seniors like Obama duped many seniors and baby booms.

Obama is screwing seniors and baby boomers plus America.

[Dem Guard]

AARP is nothing but a subterfuge to sell seniors overpriced products while claiming to represent their interests.

[cbkaty]

I’m retired myself and have been receiving this propaganda from AARP since I was 55 years old. I just put it directly into the trash.

Same here.......

I remember working on my Dad's bills after Mom passed away. I noticed a rather large monthly bill from AARP. I asked my Dad what benefit was he getting? He said it was required for Medicare... Huh? They had him convinced....until I noticed he had received "no" benefit because he hadn't ever filled a claim....

That was my first lesson on AARP...long ago.

[pnh102]

Any senior who willingly joins the AARP deserves a death panel. Worthless greedy bloodsuckers.

[netmilsmom]

We used to all go out for drinks after work at a bar near downtown Cleveland. They had an appetizer buffet on Fridays for the patrons.

I used to love watching the seniors come in. Order a coke, then gleen the bar stuffing food in purses and pockets.

Gimme, gimme, gimme!

[BlueLancer]

Don't put it in the trash. Simply remove the membership form, throw it away, and then stuff the prepaid return envelope as fully as you can. Send them back the rest of the stuff that was in their mailing, along with pages from catalogs, pieces of paper from other mailings .. and, as I do, 3 flat 1-oz lead fishing sinkers. Seal the envelope and mail it back to them; they're paying the postage.

Either, eventually, they'll get the hint and stop mailing you these things or you'll get the enjoyment of having them partially pay for your trash paper removal.

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[Graybeard58]

We’re not all that way.

[count-your-change]

I know what you mean. When my father retired he lived in luxury on his $600 a month and what I could add. All those long working vacations and sunny trips to the grocery store or mail box every single month were the envy of the poor working class stiffs. But it did give them something to look forward to after a life of hard work (supposing they lived that long).
No Dad didn't belong to the AARP, too tight of a budget but at least they CLAIMED to be interested in him and sent mail while the S.S. only sent letters telling him something or other was going to cost him more.

Dad could’ve looked in the mirror but with his bad eyes he would not have seen much. I offered to pay for glasses but being independent, he said no, he'd save up the money.
He died before he saved enough.

I'd been happy to pay far more in taxes if it benefited him but I know what I paying in was just going into the general fund and being replaced by chits that someone in the future would pay on.

Anyway I have to send off a check for taxes, it seems some banker wants another country mansion and is just few hundred million short.

[indylindy]

I have over eightyish parents. They have never joined AARP. They pay for their dinner, contribute to the needy, help at their church etc. and are nothing but a great help to every person in our family.

Lets be careful about demonizing all old people for the actions of some, like old democrats.

[STONEWALLS]

“We’re not all that way.”

....I agree....I’m slowly giving away money I’ve earned and saved over the years.

[cbkaty]

We’re not all that way.

Well stated FACT!

I am in good health, thank the Lord, and neither need or want absolutely anything AARP or Obama has to offer.....They can both go to _E__!

[Daisyjane69]

That article could have been written by my dad...age 75.

If you ever wanna hear a good string of Italian swear words put together in a row, see if you can get a ringside seat for when the AARP calls him for possible membership.

LOL

[cbkaty]

AARP

[cbkaty]

[allmendream]

It is not the fact God is outside ourselves that is important, but that we carry our faith in God inside ourselves. Moreover, one can depend upon God for only that which was promised (and eternal salvation should be enough to satisfy anyone) - those who depend upon God for material advantage will be disappointed.

“Lord won't you buy me, a color TV
Dialing for dollars, is trying to find me
I wait for delivery
each day until 3
So Lord, won't you buy me, a color TV.”

[Nervous Tick]

those who depend upon God for material advantage will be disappointed

Material ADVANTAGE, yes. I agree. Faith in God is not about gathering wealth in this lifetime.

On the other hand, God is there to help with our physical needs, too. (The operative word is "help".) The key is, God comes FIRST, and we work to lay up our treasure in Heaven, not here on earth.

Jesus said in Luke 12:

" 29And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

31But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. "

Said Paul, in Phillipians 4:19: " But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

FRegards

[tankrlm]

Gather the Facts

A wise businessman once remarked that it is a waste of time and manpower for those in charge of making decisions to try to decide before they have accumulated the necessary data. In order to eliminate waste, we need to be informed about all factors involved in our decisions. The book of Luke states that a wise man will sit down and count the cost before he begins building a tower (Luke 14:28-30). Counting the cost involves becoming fully aware of one’s resources and all pertinent factors involved in moving forward with a project.

This point of wisdom seems so obvious that we do not mention it often. Yet, being human, our emotions, initial excitement and enthusiasm about a project can cloud our judgment. It is easy to brush critical factors aside for another day or time. Such an attitude has been the formula for trouble and disaster for many. Develop a sharp, keen ability to gather the facts,

[Grampa Dave]

“AARP is nothing but a subterfuge to sell seniors overpriced products while claiming to represent their interests.”

I don’t know about the mutual funds AARP pushes now. A few years before the meltdown the AARP funds were basically trash that could only be sold to dummies, who belonged to AARP.

[Nervous Tick]

>> Gather the Facts

Good points.

FRegards

[nonliberal]

Then you also have the ones that go to McDonalds and bitch at the girl behind the counter because she didn't give the greedy bastard ten cents off on his coffee.

I have a low @$$hole tolerance so when I see something like that, I tend to intervene.