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snowybirdie

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5. I think the problem

Reply to DownriverDem (Original post)

Sun Jun 1, 2025, 12:37 PM

Jun 2025

is that many believe AARP started as a lobbying organization for Seniors. A fiesty older woman began speaking of no representation for them back in the 60s or so. Wish I could remember her name. Then AARP was formed supposedly to lobby. However one of the founders was an insurance executive and it quickly began selling the new Medicare plans. So people, like me, wanted a strong group to support Senior issues, when in truth, it does a little of that, but mainly sells health insurance. I think the time has come for a strong group focusing on seniors. Not the hybrid we have.

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AARP [View all] DownriverDem Jun 2025 OP

Agreed... anciano Jun 2025 #1

I agree mcar Jun 2025 #2

+1. And AARP does write some "strongly worded letters" at times in suppor of Social Security, Medicare, etc. Silent Type Jun 2025 #3

I have had no problem with AARP, and there is absolutely no reason for me to discard my membership. JohnSJ Jun 2025 #4

I think the problem snowybirdie Jun 2025 #5

Sorry, but DownriverDem Jun 2025 #6

But snowybirdie Jun 2025 #7

What does that DownriverDem Jun 2025 #8