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I basically agree with most of AARP's efforts, so I support them with my membership and will continue to do so. And do read their publications--both the bulletin and the magazine.
FWIW, regarding "Obamacare," there was similar opposition to Medicare "back in the day" ... and to Social Security as well. There are folks active politically today whose agenda is to get rid of SS and Medicare too. In the future, perhaps younger retirees will obtain affordable healthcare thanks to this legislation.
However, this is a retirement forum, not a political board! ... :--]
AARP has good ins. values but in my mind very socialistic political agendas (ie: natl health care)......I dont go to Disney world so I found my own supplemental ins.
I'm torn about AARP. I am a member and receive their magazine and newsletters. However, allowing their name to be used in product advertising implies an endorsement that they disavow in the fine print. Either you're "for" or not. Confusing to say the least.
The original post was intented to trigger negative responses, which it did very well, Rush Limbaugh would be proud of you...We all know where you stand.
Although I definitely have opposite views from them politically, I do learn some things from their publication and I use the discounts occasionally...so I figure it's worth the price of membership.
AARP has good ins. values but in my mind very socialistic political agendas (ie: natl health care)......
LOL.
You mean as opposed to Medicare, which is national health care just for seniors?
I just love how so many seniors love their government-run health care program, but think that expanding it to the general population at large is socialism.
My biggest problem with AARP is their political stances on certain issues. Despite the fact many members didn't support Obamacare and provisions of the bill are actually detrimental to seniors, AARP put its full support behind it. They also are generally anti-gun, though it is likely their membership includes a majority of people that support the 2nd amendment and private gun ownership, just like the non-senior population. They come down on the left of many issues and in my opinion do not represent their membership as a whole, especially considering the country as a whole is slightly right of center and definitely not far left. AAA has great discounts as do a couple of other similar senior oriented organization that are more conservative in nature.
Nothing wrong with having opinions or supporting certain causes, but when you masquerade as a senior organization and use that clout to influence other issues many of your members don't agree with or even know about and don't advertise that, it's a little disingenuous. I don't like sending my money to people that actively lobby for things I am not supportive of if I can help it. On the other hand, if you agree with their stances, by all means.
AAA is even worse. I drooped them a number of years ago due to their anti- trucking policies. At lest AARP does have the best discounts at motels around the country. I get my " gap" insurance from them, best deal around.
I am not sure they are always on the "left" of political issues, for Seniors benefits, but , they should be. privatizing Social Security as the Righties want to do , is a non starter in my humble option.
I had AARP membership for a year and then decided not to renew. I saw no personal benefit. The magazine was boring and there are many other sources for age related topics online and free. I get better discounts through my insurer, AAA. The best part of non renewal is that my junk mail has dropped off significantly.
BINGO! Same thing here. I belonged for one year and was deluged with junk mail, so dropped it and the junk mail stopped. That's okay, in that one year, I now have my lifetime of return address stickers, that is, for as long as I live at this address.
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might be good for insurance....
