Is AARP The GOP's New ACORN?

Whose bright idea in the Republican party was it to go after the AARP? Not only is the AARP extremely powerful (and getting more powerful every day thanks to retiring Baby Boomers), it's also made up of old people. Who tend to be conservative. Is this really who the GOP wants to attack?

Actually, I can totally see Chairman Steele coming up with an idea like this and thinking it's brilliant.

I really wish Darcy Burner had won against Reichert.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS OFFICIALLY DEAD!

And buried!

but sometimes the dead return....

Hilarious!!

Good luck with that!!!

Isn't the whole point of the GOP's criticism of the current proposals for health care reform that they will put the insurance companies out of business? So now they are complaining that AARP is lobbying FOR health care reform because they (as an insurance company) will make MORE money? How can the MSM not call out that contradiction?

Uhh.... The only reason it worked with ACORN is that ACORN benefits largely black folks - that's something that white folks in general hate, regardless of what party they identify with.

The same cannot be said of AARP. I wonder who's doing republican strategery? This is just dumb.

Dear GOP: Please continue attacking your strongest supporters. Maybe you'd like to go after members of mainstream Christianity next for not being "godly" enough compared to the evangelical wingnut base.

But seriously, do these guys even read polls anymore? The AARP-aged crowd was one of McCain's strongest supporters. Apparently they're so terrified that HCR might pass (and WORK) that they'll attack anybody that might help make that happen.

I have to admit I was pissed at AARP over Medicare Part D but they more than redeemed themselves during the dog days of TeaBaggery their hard hitting ads were really the only thing going

AARP isn't half the organization it purports to be, but the GOP is a pahtological group that thinks it can (and should) intimidate anyone it possibly can if it advances their cause. What kind of numbnuts on the right think it makes sense to try and smear an organization as innocuous as the AAARP? What will it be next? Puppies? Kittens? If they weren't a pack of certifiable nutcases they would be ashamed of their actions.

Now I know why Kai Risdall had a segment on his show about this. He "interviewed" James Thurber, and his questions were so leading.

Here's one: "They partner with some really well-known insurance companies. United Health is certainly one. I mean these are big names."

Here's another: "The group says that they are acting in their members' interest when they do things like come out and support health-reform bill, and also that these products that they license through their Web site and lend their name to, are also screened for being appropriate for their members. Do you find that to be believable?"

This is great news...for the Teabag party!

If AARP was helpful to the Medicare Part D doughnut hole legislation, and they are in bed with insurance companies, it makes me more nervous about the healthcare reform. At the end of the day, if AARP is for old people and old people have Medicare, why DO they care?

Well, if a couple of college kids disguised as seniors show up at AARP headquarters asking for advice on how to conceal taxable Social Security income from the IRS, presumably they'll know enough to kick them out on their ears.

Did they mean ACLU, and not AARP?

They are just too fucking stupid!

The AARP is trying to take away your Medicare, seniors!

Yeah. Get the old people. Screw 'em. What have they done for us lately. The dirty nazi-socialist-commie retirees!

The AARP can't be for death panels, that would completely ruin their membership numbers. I would think they would want to do everything they can to keep seniors alive and "auto-paying" their membership for years to come.

The GOP, on the other hand, figures it's got less than 20% of the country left in its ranks, so it might as well go for the Hail Mary play.

This must be a Republican take-down of AARP's insurance for failing to contribute to their reps and sens.
This is mob rules, protection money: you wants your favors, you pays your dues. All the other insurance cos. pay to play, you have to as well.

Oh, NO!!!! Don't go after AARP!!! The Dems will be RUINED. And also, don't go after veterans groups. That would be even worse for us.

Seniors are about the only group that these fools haven't managed to completely alienate. Have at 'em!

At this point, the right is desperate to simply do anything that will keep them from being on the wrong side of history. And it's already too late.

Actually if AARP wants to remain a legitimate organization for the entire over-50 population, they better start acting less like left-wing hacks. ACORN is a proven corrupt organization. Don’t blame the messenger for them being exposed.

“Republicans buy shoes too!” Michael Jordan

Thats the funniest thing I ever heard dude. Its like what the heck!

Jess
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