Posted on 10/26/2004 3:52:22 AM PDT by Bugbear
AARP has championed high taxes, Big Government and bureaucratic boondoggles since the first day it opened for business in the 1950s.
The group loves taxes—all kinds of them—and opposes tax cuts. It says, “Stable and reliable public policies and programs require an adequate and consistent source of revenues” and Congress should reconsider “any tax changes yet to take effect.”
Amazingly, AARP even favors taxes on death. Of course, “estates” are what is left over after a lifetime of paying taxes. Death taxes are greedy government’s final grab. Yet AARP says, “Congress should retain an estate tax as an important component of our tax structure.”
Other taxes mentioned favorably by AARP include capital gains taxes, the marriage penalty, and the earnings limit for younger seniors 62 to 64. The views of AARP on Social Security also show an affinity for bureaucracy. “Social Security is not in crisis now nor is it projected to be in the near future, and it can pay full benefits until 2042,” AARP says in its Policy Book.
(Excerpt) Read more at usanext.org ...
AARP = DNC
I quit the AARP two years ago, They dont speak for me.
This is why I'm not a member even though I'm old enough.
My parents quit in 2000, due to their support of Algore.
If anyone doubts what a socialist mouthpiece the AARP is, just read 1 of their crappy magazines about great old Hollywood-heads of the Left. Are they a non-profit org? Need to strip that asap.
I'll never join AARP, even though I get their damned mailings semi-monthly. Sadly, both my parents are members.
Join USA Next...THE Conservative Alternative to the AARP. It's for seniors, their children and grandchildren -- families. I agree with their stand on the issues and use their great new benefits too.
Check them out at www.usanext.org
Actually, AARP doesn't stand for anything anymore.
A few years ago they officially disassociated the orgnization with the retired community, and now are known by the initials only.
At least according to the chairman in Gainesville, FL who strongly and emphatically endorsed Kerry!
They ask me to join this year since I turned 50. I sent back the letter with a F*** no.
Check out the hard hitting new ads by Art Linkletter and USA Next. They pound the liberal scare mongers.
www.usanext.org
They are very close to my home. I will take a look. Thanks
Look at it this way. It costs them money to print and mail the junk to you. As long as you don't give them a dime, you can continue to be a financial drain on their organization. It might also help if you were to call their 800 number requesting more information.
Now HERE is a magazine cover you can TRUST:
USA Next vs. AARP!
True Conservative vs. Statist Liberal!
Now HERE is a magazine cover -- and a conservative grass roots association -- you can TRUST!
USA Next vs. AARP!
True Conservative vs. Statist Liberal!
USANext.org
Yikes. Sorry for the repeat. First time with html.
"I quit the AARP two years ago, They dont speak for me."
I wouldn't join or support that socialist POS if they put a gun to my head!
I've had to cart their unopened mail to the trash for the last 20 years!
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