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MADem

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45. I still hate them, and I don't need them. I think they're using this to gain new members.

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 06:00 PM

Nov 2016

I'm lucky--I have good drug coverage as a military retiree.

But I encountered a lady sick and in tears at the CVS because she didn't have enough money for a frigging prescription of antibiotics--I gave her thirty bucks to cover the bill and told her to pay it forward when she could. And that wasn't the whole cost of her script, either. That was right when that donut hole took effect, that AARP BACKED.

Rather than go for a Canadian solution, they backed Big Pharma.

They'll "back Social Security" all right -- all the way to PRIVATIZING it.

I trust them about as much as a cobra about to strike.

Don't assume a hive mentality here --that's rather a lazy approach. People who can agree on many issues can disagree on others, and this is one where I'm not onboard.

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Anyone 50 or over who can, I ask you to consider signing up for AARP -- now. [View all] pnwmom Nov 2016 OP

K&R.. spanone Nov 2016 #1

I am in my 30's but I have some friends that signed up even though hrmjustin Nov 2016 #2

No org will be perfect but we need them in the fight to retain Social Security and Medicare -- pnwmom Nov 2016 #4

Agree. But, I don't remember AARP oppposing Medicare Advantage Plans that Hoyt Nov 2016 #3

Under Paul Ryan's plan, these vouchers (I prefer to call them coupons) are for a specific amount, pnwmom Nov 2016 #5

Just remember the AARP profits from their endorsed Advantage Plans. Hoyt Nov 2016 #8

The fact that they benefit from Medicare advantage plans doesn't mean pnwmom Nov 2016 #9

What I've read of Ryan's plan, the traditional Medicare program will still be an option. Hoyt Nov 2016 #11

No, it won't work the same. Ryan's plan would be a voucher providing a limited amount of coverage, pnwmom Nov 2016 #14

This says differently, Ryan's plan "will keep traditional Medicare for those who want it." Hoyt Nov 2016 #17

This is what it says: pnwmom Nov 2016 #18

Never said it did. You can pay for the traditional program if you want free choice of Hoyt Nov 2016 #21

You're still not acknowledging why this would NOT be comparable to the Medicare we have now. pnwmom Nov 2016 #23

You can buy into traditional Medicare if you want 70%, but as I said long ago up thread, it Hoyt Nov 2016 #37

No, that's what you're not getting right. You wouldn't get the 70%. You'd just get pnwmom Nov 2016 #47

And straight from the medicare.gov website crosinski Nov 2016 #38

I honestly believe GOPers main problem with Medicare & Obamacare is they were enacted by Democrats, Hoyt Nov 2016 #56

Fine point, but Medicare covers 80%. As a cancer patient on Medicare, moonscape Nov 2016 #46

Techinically, 80%, but they don't cover prescription drugs and some other things, so 70% is kind of Hoyt Nov 2016 #54

The problems some I know had with Advantage is for moonscape Nov 2016 #66

Yes ... 80% crosinski Nov 2016 #62

Have you looked into medi-gap plans in your area, if there are any? pangaia Nov 2016 #91

Thanks. I currently am on Original Medicare and do have moonscape Nov 2016 #95

I have some reservations about AARP Blue Idaho Nov 2016 #6

I urge any members to proactively communicate with AARP about the position you want them to take. nt pnwmom Nov 2016 #7

Thank you for the suggestion. I emailed them. spooky3 Nov 2016 #78

K&R! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #10

It is hard for me to think of them as anything other than annabanana Nov 2016 #12

Their influence could be the biggest weapon we have in the fight against Paul Ryan's pnwmom Nov 2016 #16

They pull this shit, it is OVER for their party. duffyduff Nov 2016 #20

I've been eligible to join for five years now hfojvt Nov 2016 #13

The Obamacare subsidies end when a person is eligible for Medicare. But Trump wants to end it all. pnwmom Nov 2016 #15

I somewhat agree. One day, young folks are going to say screw the elderly. Hoyt Nov 2016 #19

I guess the young tend to forget... paleotn Nov 2016 #29

I view it like that too, but when the young are paying more in premiums to subsidize the elderly, Hoyt Nov 2016 #36

1,200 crosinski Nov 2016 #44

I happen to have lived on that amount hfojvt Nov 2016 #104

This has been the case since the day Medicare began. DURHAM D Nov 2016 #81

no, it is taking advantage hfojvt Nov 2016 #103

AARP will never get any of my money Boomer Nov 2016 #22

They listened to their members and withdrew from ALEC. pnwmom Nov 2016 #24

Sorry, but I'm not buying this retraction Boomer Nov 2016 #26

What organization does meet your standards that is fighting for Medicare and Social Security? n/t pnwmom Nov 2016 #27

agreed Skittles Nov 2016 #33

Which Year Is Your Calendar Showing? ProfessorGAC Nov 2016 #40

from what I know, AARP is an insurance clearinghouse wordpix Nov 2016 #115

When Bush went on his tour to privatize Social Security he asked, "How powerful can one lobby be?".. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #25

Use to be the 3rd rail of American politics..... paleotn Nov 2016 #32

Medicare used to cover EVERYTHING. It's become quietly partially privatized for years.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #41

Medicare never covered everything and never drugs at all radical noodle Nov 2016 #82

Already a member. n/t Tess49 Nov 2016 #28

I don't like them edhopper Nov 2016 #30

I don't like them either Gymbo Nov 2016 #34

We have been members for several years Omaha Steve Nov 2016 #31

AARP also endorsed California's Prop 61 to keep prescription costs down IcyPeas Nov 2016 #35

Lol! I remember when DU HATED the AARP. cwydro Nov 2016 #39

I still hate them, and I don't need them. I think they're using this to gain new members. MADem Nov 2016 #45

I totally agree with your last statement. cwydro Nov 2016 #55

FUCK AARP! lonestarnot Nov 2016 #60

I'm sure that sentiment will hurt them. cwydro Nov 2016 #69

I read someplace that eh 'donut hole' will also be REPEALED. We are in serious trouble as riversedge Nov 2016 #106

Sorry, no. Never. They lost me when they put Big Pharma ahead of seniors' wellbeing. n/t TygrBright Nov 2016 #42

They lost me a long time ago when they marybourg Nov 2016 #72

I don't believe they'll go the distance. MADem Nov 2016 #43

They fought against Social Security privatization when Bush tried to do it. pnwmom Nov 2016 #49

The legislature is rolling over for Donald like submissive puppies. MADem Nov 2016 #96

Oh, please. There is no mandate to destroy SS and Medicare. duffyduff Nov 2016 #89

No--they'll (cough) "IMPROVE" it with privitization. MADem Nov 2016 #94

They will never get away with it. You are really cynical, which is a shame. duffyduff Nov 2016 #99

Like I said, they did it with "inviolable" military retirement pay. MADem Nov 2016 #101

Joined just now! A Brand New World Nov 2016 #48

Good advice! Sunny05 Nov 2016 #50

I understand they are part of United Health Care Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #51

My mom has had that for 20 yrs as her Medigap plan. Why is it so bad? n/t pnwmom Nov 2016 #52

I know just a little... Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #57

Heard the same item on Hartmann show turbinetree Nov 2016 #83

Do they pay her claims. dflprincess Nov 2016 #76

My mother-in-law had United until she died radical noodle Nov 2016 #84

Not part of it, just in bed with it. dflprincess Nov 2016 #75

That is the company that they promote radical noodle Nov 2016 #85

Also, AARP is so invasive for a "non-profit" Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #107

I quit a while back because they were being fooled into privatizing medicare. UCmeNdc Nov 2016 #53

Did they make an endorsement this time around. They endorsed bushitler. Discount at Denny's isn't lonestarnot Nov 2016 #58

AARP is a non-partisan non-profit that never endorses candidates. pnwmom Nov 2016 #64

Thinking about joining Va Lefty Nov 2016 #59

I don't trust AARP. I've seen what they've done in the past. Nope! NOT ME! Don't count me in on lonestarnot Nov 2016 #61

AARPs Social Security Scare Tactics Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #73

The AARP which gave an award to Paul Ryan? Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #63

FWIW, here is what they said about that award: pnwmom Nov 2016 #67

Where do they tell us to which legislation they refer so we can judge for ourselves Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #68

Google is your friend. cwydro Nov 2016 #70

Um yeah, I know about google. Already google it and was unable to find the specific Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #71

See my post below. duffyduff Nov 2016 #92

He was one of many to receive an award duffyduff Nov 2016 #90

I had my doubts randr Nov 2016 #65

AARP is in the bag with "Medicare Advantage". Which is not Medicare. YOHABLO Nov 2016 #74

No one is forced to buy it n/t radical noodle Nov 2016 #88

So those of you who are against AARP, what do you suggest as an alternative? duffyduff Nov 2016 #77

An alternative to what? Organizations working to protect Social Security? Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #93

Read my post above about that "award." duffyduff Nov 2016 #98

Sorry your reading comprehension skills are so poor Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #116

I'm already a member radical noodle Nov 2016 #79

SS and Medicare will NOT be destroyed because it would destroy the GOP. duffyduff Nov 2016 #87

AARP is a useless outfit selling insurance. Scruffy1 Nov 2016 #80

Something that is totally ineffective. At least AARP has a record of shooting this shit down. n/t duffyduff Nov 2016 #86

They're LOBBYISTS--and they favor the Insurance Industry AND Big Pharma. MADem Nov 2016 #105

Oh FFS. All of these outfits have lobbyists. I haven't read one logical thing you have said. duffyduff Nov 2016 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Nov 2016 #111

I have been a member since I was 50 and plan to stay a member. Thinkingabout Nov 2016 #97

I did tavalon Nov 2016 #100

my mom enrolled me when i was 50. DesertFlower Nov 2016 #102

not just for 50 or over John_Doe80004 Nov 2016 #108

i've resisted signing up since i turned 50 and started hearing from them. barbtries Nov 2016 #110

Ryan wants to slash benefits, privatize, or do away with Medicare and Social Security. pnwmom Nov 2016 #114

Make sure that you buy lots and lots of life insurance. longship Nov 2016 #112

I just renewed my membership last week. Great organization. flying_wahini Nov 2016 #113