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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate Cancer / February 2006OT, and costly, but it felt good
No discussion necessary or appropriate in this forum; I just want to plant a seed for your private consideration. The AARP asked why I was canceling my membership after 12 years. I said, "Two words: Belafonte and Glover." That was enough; she knew exactly what I meant. I asked her to make sure my message rolled uphill. I suggest many of you Americans closely examine this organization before sending them any more money. They're in it for themselves and their own extremist political fringe, not for you and CERTAINLY not for the country their name invokes. (That's AmericanARP for the rest of you.) Membership cancellation over their grossly misleading, deliberately misrepresented, demonstrably hypocritical, and socialist Medicare and Social Security positions have topped 45,000, and I refuse to give one more cent to an organization that recently endorsed long-time pro-Al Qaeda shills like Belafonte and Glover. I.P. > The AARP asked why I was canceling my membership after 12 years. I said, > "Two words: Belafonte and Glover." I was really worried there for a moment! I thought that they came out with a new CD. Agreed. I've never joined AARP, and never plan to. B.A. > No discussion necessary or appropriate in this forum; I just want to plant > a seed for your private consideration. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > I.P. As far as I could ever tell, AARP is nothing but an insurance company or broker or whatever. They push insurance of all kinds at you all the time. Hence the stand on Medicare and Medicare prescription plans. I had let my membership drop for a few years, but then there was a $200 off on a tour in 2004. I renewed at that time because I saw an immediate benefit to my wallet. And you are right, they are not representing the feelings of most Americans over 50 years old. Dale P Denver, CO > No discussion necessary or appropriate in this forum; I just want to plant a > seed for your private consideration. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > I.P. but but but.... what about my 10% discount on Wednesdays at Kohls?  Signature"Don't get me wrong... I'm SNARKY" JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories "Glassman" wrote> > but but but.... what about my 10% discount on Wednesdays at Kohls? I gave that ... and other fat discounts ... some thought, but decided selling my soul for a few hundred bucks a year wasn't worth it. Besides, there are some fast-growing alternatives that don't support socialism directly or endorse people who support Al Qaeda or call 9/11 an "airplane accident" in the name of NBC news. I.P. : No discussion necessary or appropriate in this forum; I just want to plant a : seed for your private consideration. : : The AARP asked why I was canceling my membership after 12 years. I said, : "Two words: Belafonte and Glover." That was enough; she knew exactly what I : meant. I asked her to make sure my message rolled uphill. <Remainder snipped> My wife and I joined AARP many years ago without knowing about its philosophies and because the discount on lodging and attractions was enticing. Then we became members of AAA and it offers those discounts also. Now that we know more about the socialistic bent to AARP we are out of it. Ken Bland > : The AARP asked why I was canceling my membership after 12 years. I said, > : "Two words: Belafonte and Glover." That was enough; she knew exactly what [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > enticing. Then we became members of AAA and it offers those discounts also. > Now that we know more about the socialistic bent to AARP we are out of it. I always thought AARP was a little too right wing for me, but I'm glad to see they're leaning back a little towards the center (said while ducking bobbing and weaving...) Alan > I always thought AARP was a little too right wing for me, > but I'm glad to see they're leaning back a little towards the > center (said while ducking bobbing and weaving...) Considering that the AARP is left of Jabba the Kennedy, Pelosi, Sheehan, the Ayatolla Khoumani, the Taliban, etc., you better be winking in addition to bobbing and weaving. ;-) I.P. >> I always thought AARP was a little too right wing for me, >> but I'm glad to see they're leaning back a little towards the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Khoumani, the Taliban, etc., you better be winking in addition to bobbing > and weaving. ;-) Isn't everbody, even Pat Robertson, to the left of the Taliban? > >> I always thought AARP was a little too right wing for me, > >> but I'm glad to see they're leaning back a little towards the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Isn't everbody, even Pat Robertson, to the left of the Taliban? Hmmmm, "Jabba the Kennedy", I wonder if he means my man Ted? I guess Teddy could benefit from a diet, couldn't he? But I think AARP is still considerably to the right of him. As for the Taliban and the Ayatollah, I'll go with Claude on that one and announce proudly that I wouldn't vote for anyone to the right of them. With only a bit of a wink, I'll point out that to some of you conservative guys, everybody with a little heart and soul looks like Mao Tse-tung. I'll go back to ducking, bobbing and weaving now. :) Alan >> >> I always thought AARP was a little too right wing for me, >> >> but I'm glad to see they're leaning back a little towards the [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > conservative guys, everybody with a little heart and soul looks > like Mao Tse-tung. Hey, Alan, even Dick Cheney's to the left of the Taliban. Though I'm sure he kind of wishes at times....... > Hey, Alan, even Dick Cheney's to the left of the Taliban. Though I'm sure > he kind of wishes at times....... Cheney, Robertson, et al are just barely to the left of the Taliban; only the annoying (to them) United States Constitution keeps them from taking Taliban positions! (and, of course, Cheney is doing his best to remove that annoyance). "Claude" asks > Isn't everbody, even Pat Robertson, to the left of the Taliban? On second thought, I guess you're right. I was thinking in terms of the Taliban's anti-American, anti-God stance common among the extreme lefties. Overall a poor example. I.P. > "Claude" asks >> Isn't everbody, even Pat Robertson, to the left of the Taliban? > > On second thought, I guess you're right. I was thinking in terms of the > Taliban's anti-American, anti-God stance common among the extreme lefties. The Taliban is definitely anti-American, but it is certainly not anti-God. You may not agree with their theology, but the government it established and seeks to establish is a theocracy. Continuing on with this OT thread, I write as one who is proud to be a liberal. You have pointed out a couple of extreme examples, such as Harry Belafonte, and then tarred us all with that stereotype. That's like saying all those citizens who opposed the Viet Nam war were like Jane Fonda. Or all Christians are like Pat Robertson. Or all Muslims are like Osama Bin Laden. Or all Republicans are like Tom DeLay. Opposing this administration and its policies is not anti-American. I despise what this administration has done and is doing precisely because I love America and everything we have stood for, and I fear that it will be years, if not decades, before we will recover from the damage that this Bush-Cheney-Wolfowitz-Rumsfeld-Rove-Frist-DeLay government has done to a country that had been a beacon of hope and a goal of aspiration since its early days. You may not like liberal positions, IP, but don't disparage our patriotism and love of country. I understand that AARPs Washington headquarters is like a palace and the salaries to the exec is sky high. My AAA discounts are as good as ARPS, their medicare insurance is no bargain. I have refused to join that group. I have been using the AARP medicare supplement insurance for a long time. I find it reasonably priced and hassle free when it comes to claims. I DON'T agree with most of the AARP policies however.. Their insistent promoting of the failed medicare prescription program is awful. I agree with Hilary that that program should be scrapped. ---MIKE--- >>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') > The Taliban is definitely anti-American, but it is certainly not anti-God. > You may not agree with their theology, but the government it established > and seeks to establish is a theocracy. When I capitalize "God", I mean a Christian god or a benevolent god in general, not the murderous, intolerant freak those Muslim animals worship. (Is it any wonder I hide my identity online?) > Continuing on with this OT thread, I write as one who is proud to be a > liberal. You have pointed out a couple of extreme examples, such as Harry > Belafonte, and then tarred us all with that stereotype. You may not like > liberal positions, IP, but don't disparage our patriotism and love of > country. Read again. I use words like "fringe" and "extremists" and "whackos" in referring to the fringe extremist whackos I name. to distinguish them from mainstream liberals. Most of the extremists openly express their hatred for this nation and its general policies, which makes them anti-American extremists by definition. Most of the far right fringe extremist whackos at least love their country, but that doesn't give them the right to shove God down our throats and into our lives. I've not disparaged the patriotism or love of country of the middle 80% of the country. I'd love to discuss the rest of your message, but this ain't the place, it''s been done before, and it's a waste of time. I.P. > When I capitalize "God", I mean a Christian god or a benevolent god in > general, not the murderous, intolerant freak those Muslim animals worship. > (Is it any wonder I hide my identity online?) An interesting statement. I wonder what the founding fathers would think about anonymous First Amendment rights. Especially in light of their obvious intent to guard the right of speech as in political speech in and out of the hallowed halls of Congress. I guess it's rhetorical. But, interesting. > I wonder what the founding fathers would think about anonymous First > Amendment rights. Especially in light of their obvious intent to guard > the right of speech as in political speech in and out of the hallowed > halls of Congress. The First Amendment guarantees freedom "from government interference", not from consequences or response in kind. Besides, I ain't the government. I.P. >> I wonder what the founding fathers would think about anonymous First >> Amendment rights. Especially in light of their obvious intent to guard [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > The First Amendment guarantees freedom "from government interference", not > from consequences or response in kind. Besides, I ain't the government. I concur that it does not protect you from us. Ha!!! > "I.P. Freely" wropte >> The First Amendment guarantees freedom "from government interference", >> not from consequences or response in kind. Besides, I ain't the >> government. > I concur that it does not protect you from us. Ha!!! Ya got me. I'm naked as a jaybird here. I.P. >> "I.P. Freely" wrote > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Ya got me. I'm naked as a jaybird here. Frightening thought....glad you don't have a webcam, lol!! Heather 8-)) "Heather" wrote>> I.P. wrote >> Ya got me. I'm naked as a jaybird here. > > Frightening thought....glad you don't have a webcam, lol!! Actually, my iMac has a 1/4" X 1/4" inch aperture in the frame, which puts my smiling face - or whatever is in front of the aperture ---just a click away. Watch out or I'll CLICK you with the Flying Purple ToadCam. ;-) I.P. |
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