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elleng

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1. I've never joined AARP,

Reply to liewbob (Original post)

Thu Aug 4, 2016, 08:56 PM

Aug 2016

have been fortunate to have excellent medical insurance coverage and a good (fed govt provided) pension, so have largely ignored aarp. I'm very sorry, but not surprised to learn of their questionable relations.

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Liberal Alternative to AARP? [View all] liewbob Aug 2016 OP

I've never joined AARP, elleng Aug 2016 #1

I cancelled my membership a decade or more ago after they sinkingfeeling Aug 2016 #2

A lot of people tossed them over the side after they supported Bush's donut hole MADem Aug 2016 #7

I agree with you about aarp. We have an ARA that meets in the senior center. ellenrr Aug 2016 #3

What does ARA stand for? Is there a link? Thanks n/t left-of-center2012 Aug 2016 #4

ARA = Alliance for Retired Americans ellenrr Aug 2016 #5

Age should be added to affirmative action plans Charbar Aug 2016 #6

I have often wondered why they do not lobby for tax break for long term care question everything Sep 2016 #9

After we get over our butt-hurt about the ALEC dooshness we will probably sober up and give fleabiscuit Aug 2016 #8

I was about to post asking if any of yall belonged to AARP! raccoon Sep 2016 #10