Seniors protest McCain

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via MichaelMoore.com:



August 18th, 2008 1:13 am
Seniors protest McCain


By Carolyn Sackariason / Vail Daily

The only organized opposition Sen. John McCain faced in Aspen on Thursday afternoon came from a small group of elderly people standing in the hot sun at the entrance to the Aspen Institute, where the presidential candidate spoke in front of hundreds of people.

A group of about 20 senior citizens protested against McCain’s policies on Social Security and his recent calling of the program a “disgrace.”

The protesters, who averaged about 75 in age, were part of the Colorado Alliance for Retired Americans’ effort to expose what they characterize as McCain’s effort to privatize Social Security by supplementing the current system by allowing younger workers to invest part of their tax dollars in personal accounts.

The protesters woke up before the crack of dawn to drive to Aspen from all over the state — Colorado Springs, Denver, Canon City, Hotchkiss and the Western Slope.

The group also was celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the Social Security Act, which was signed into law on Aug. 14, 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

“He is speaking at the exact same time and exact same day that it became law by a real president,” said Bernadette Horchner, field representative for the state group. “Where ever he speaks, we are going to let him know how we feel.” ......(more)

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[ColbertWatcher]

1. I would love to see him take any of them on!

Great find, thank you for posting!

[babylonsister]

2. I love this! Recommend for seniors who are using their heads! nt