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QueerDuck

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44. No no no... that's ridiculous. The AARP is not defending any of that...

Sun Nov 2, 2025, 06:53 AM

Nov 2

We've covered our perspectives on the AARP's role and the challenges of political compromise, and it seems we're going around in circles. My position remains that political action inherently involves compromise ... a realistic approach that moves the needle forward, even if incrementally.

Sadly, the "my way or the highway" and "all or nothing" philosophies that are being promoted only serve to shut down the process before it even starts. It hasn't worked so far, so we have no reason to believe it will suddenly start to work if we just stick with it a little longer.

My key takeaway is the importance of finding common ground and working towards practical, achievable solutions, rather than engaging in performative rage or attempts to attack and "sabotage" respectable organizations like the AARP.

I've made my points, and this conversation has become repetitive and unproductive. We've reached an impasse. It's clear to me that further exchange will not be fruitful. I am finished with this discussion. Please, continue, but without me. Goodbye.

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I have been an AARP member for 14 years, I'm done with them after this [View all] Omaha Steve Oct 30 OP

I dumped them over an article praising Condoleezza Rice rzemanfl Oct 30 #1

'I don't think so': Senator Fischer questions government role in solving Nebraska's nursing shortage SARose Oct 30 #2

Thanks for posting that Omaha Steve Oct 30 #9

Yeah. That would be the most ineffective way to "fund" healthcare. travelingthrulife Oct 31 #22

The small church Rebl2 Oct 31 #39

AARP is not a political or a liberal organization. QueerDuck Oct 30 #3

No Republican deserves praise. Ever. angrychair Oct 30 #10

I understand how you feel, but AARP does not exist to "snub Republicans" to make you happy. QueerDuck Oct 31 #12

What? Cirsium Oct 31 #35

Don't worry. When the far right goes grievance shopping, they accuse the AARP of being "too far left"... QueerDuck Oct 31 #37

No, no, no Cirsium Oct 31 #43

No no no... that's ridiculous. The AARP is not defending any of that... QueerDuck Nov 2 #44

oh sure Cirsium Nov 2 #47

Why do you mock those who say republicans are evil? JonAndKatePlusABird Nov 2 #46

Respectfully, I disagree, it does matter a lot angrychair Oct 31 #21

I think you have the AARP confused with some other organization. That's not what they do. QueerDuck Oct 31 #24

Again, respectfully angrychair Oct 31 #25

You're wrong. QueerDuck Oct 31 #30

I don't see AARP saying NO THANKS for her vote on the BIG Beautiful bill Omaha Steve Oct 31 #27

That's not what AARP does. QueerDuck Oct 31 #31

Abe Lincoln was a good president NoRethugFriends Nov 2 #52

Thank-you, and I agree. I see some going out of their way trying to encourage people to lostincalifornia Oct 31 #28

At the end of the day choie Oct 31 #29

Amazing how I can predict favorite topic forum NoRethugFriends Nov 2 #51

I get we hate GOPers, but family care giver legislation doesn't seem bad, especially where government pays Silent Type Oct 30 #4

When you get to the point that you hate the other side to the point that they can get no credit, that's scary EdmondDantes_ Oct 30 #7

Eats you up inside AND makes you just like them. nt hvn_nbr_2 Oct 30 #8

Jesus said to love your enemies, Chemical Bill Oct 30 #11

Ya'll defending a full page republican ad on du... wtf questionseverything Nov 2 #54

It's the point of praising someone angrychair Oct 31 #36

Except Fischer didn't say "let people die," as far as I know. I'm glad she's supporting family/home care. I suspect Silent Type Oct 31 #38

She is a Republican angrychair Oct 31 #41

Hate on. I'm glad she's supporting home care. I'm glad MTG is supporting ACA subsidies because we can't do it ourselves Silent Type Oct 31 #42

This is political maccafan Oct 30 #5

The issue does. Silent Type Oct 30 #6

I don't understand. maunagirl Oct 31 #13

Yes they thanked her for ONE thing she did Omaha Steve Oct 31 #14

Post removed Post removed Oct 31 #15

You heard Republican lies Omaha Steve Oct 31 #16

I didn't really understand maunagirl Oct 31 #17

Yes Omaha Steve Oct 31 #18

Are you also angry at the library for carrying books you disagree with? QueerDuck Oct 31 #19

That is totally differnt Omaha Steve Oct 31 #20

No it's not. AARP exists serve its members. QueerDuck Oct 31 #23

AARP is supposed to be non-partisan Omaha Steve Oct 31 #26

Yes I am. And I seriously doubt that she is the only person ever thanked. QueerDuck Oct 31 #32

LOL AARP exists to make money n/t leftstreet Nov 2 #48

AARP is a tax-exempt 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a stated mission to empower Americans aged 50... QueerDuck Nov 2 #50

They make millions in royalties leftstreet Nov 2 #55

Yes, I know already. That's great! QueerDuck Nov 2 #56

I've never joined AARP dflprincess Oct 31 #33

I dropped them 20 years ago Faux pas Oct 31 #34

I find it very interesting that AARP has not Prairie_Seagull Oct 31 #40

They love for-profit healthcare leftstreet Nov 2 #49

I get literature from them constantly sent to my address back in the States DFW Nov 2 #45

I was a member for several years, Bayard Nov 2 #53