Posted on 03/21/2009 12:23:34 PM PDT by FourPeas
By AP Wire Services Published: 3/21/2009 2:27 AM Last Modified: 3/21/2009 2:27 AM
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The AARP has long been seen as the domain of the aged. But its new CEO says the group's central issue of health-care reform makes it an advocate for every age group.
"This is an issue about the American dream," said Barry Rand, who will take over the 40-million-member AARP on April 6. "We either reinforce the American dream for all, or we redefine it."
The more-inclusive approach being championed by Rand gained momentum under outgoing CEO Bill Novelli, whose "Divided We Fail" campaign brought together organizations ranging from labor unions to religious groups to fight for affordable health care for all ages, not just AARP's 50-and-older membership.
Rand — the AARP's first black leader — also sees the group's goal of increasing prosperity for all as an extension of the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
"They're all about the American dream and were we or they going to be included in the American dream, and we have the same issues now," he said.
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Yes, they do. For example, thhe AARP is very anti-gun.
When the time comes, I will not join and I will not give them a dime.
National Organizations With Anti-Gun Policies(^), NRA-ILA
AARP is just a bunch of lefties using YOUR money for their political and social causes. I cannot stand them.
They lean left like an old lady with a busted walker.
The new CEO issued what was essentially a Socialist speech.
Funny how there seems to be a lot of redefining going on, eh?
They won't be denied directly, but will die in line waiting for a specialist..
This socialist organization targeted me beginning at age 35, and that was, ahem, years ago.
I enjoy using their postage paid envelopes to send their stuff back to them telling them to leave me alone.
LOL, I do the same!
Wll not renew subscription. We are done.
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