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Title: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: CC27 on May 31, 2025, 08:01:55 AM
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SheltieLover

Just canceled AARP membership
Phone number: 800-514-4564

It only took about 2 minutes, including a brief wait time.

The lady was very nice and, although she didn't ask, I told her why I canceled:

With the current admin's attacks on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, AARP should be on every news station DAILY screaming for this to stop. They are not. Instead, they are selling "Medicare Advantage" programs through United Health Care!

I also told her I am sick to death of receiving about 6 snail mail ads for life insuranc every week.

She said she would note my address as "undeliverable" to stop the mailings.

If you've not alredy canceled, you might want to consider it. They do not appear to be doing a damned thing for seniors imo!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/118312636

I feel bad for the customer service representative having to listen to this idiot.
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: SVPete on May 31, 2025, 08:10:43 AM
I would not join AARP if they paid me, because of their anti-R partisanship since the Reagan Administration.

SheltieLover is cancelling because AARP is insufficiently partisan? :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: SVPete on May 31, 2025, 08:12:00 AM
I feel bad for the customer service representative having to listen to this idiot.

Customer service people are trained to begin every sentence with, "I'm sorry ...".
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on May 31, 2025, 08:23:05 AM
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With the current admin's attacks on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid,..

What attacks? Are these attacks in the room with us right now?
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: CC27 on May 31, 2025, 08:29:30 AM
What attacks? Are these attacks in the room with us right now?

A lady at work came at me about Medicare. She said your mom is handicapped right? I said you know already that she is. She said they're going to take Medicare away from her! You need to be informed about this! This bill is horrible! I just looked at her and walked away.
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on May 31, 2025, 08:38:51 AM
A lady at work came at me about Medicare. She said your mom is handicapped right? I said you know already that she is. She said they're going to take Medicare away from her! You need to be informed about this! This bill is horrible! I just looked at her and walked away.

"The MAGAt was so stunned he was left speechless and could only walk away. Everyone around us applauded and thanked me for having the courage to stand up to the fascist that would kill his own mother." ~ the DU retelling
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: CC27 on May 31, 2025, 08:41:22 AM
"The MAGAt was so stunned he was left speechless and could only walk away. Everyone around us applauded and thanked me for having the courage to stand up to the fascist that would kill his own mother." ~ the DU retelling

Lmao
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: CC27 on May 31, 2025, 08:47:26 AM
"The MAGAt was so stunned he was left speechless and could only walk away. Everyone around us applauded and thanked me for having the courage to stand up to the fascist that would kill his own mother." ~ the DU retelling

I wasn't going to explain why they're not going to cut anything because said person would have not believed me anyways
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: Old n Grumpy on May 31, 2025, 08:49:44 AM
I would not join AARP if they paid me, because of their anti-R partisanship since the Reagan Administration.

SheltieLover is cancelling because AARP is insufficiently partisan? :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

I feel the same about them because they were pushing Obama care, and basically they are a left, leaning organization. Plus all they wanna do is sign you up for things that they make a commission on.
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on May 31, 2025, 01:24:24 PM
What attacks? Are these attacks in the room with us right now?

The lefties like these only spout the same bullshit that MS-13NBC and Corrupt News Network spew, along with their newest echo chamber at "Blue Sky".
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: DefiantSix on May 31, 2025, 01:41:10 PM
The lefties like these only spout the same bullshit that MS-13NBC and Corrupt News Network spew, along with their newest echo chamber at "Blue Sky BALLS".

Fix't 'er for ya, my friend. :cheers1: :hi5:
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: DUmpDiver on May 31, 2025, 03:27:01 PM
I feel the same about them because they were pushing Obama care, and basically they are a left, leaning organization. Plus all they wanna do is sign you up for things that they make a commission on.

I never considered joining AARP due to their lefty bias. But they are capitalists because their goal is to make money for themselves.
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: RonE on May 31, 2025, 07:34:16 PM

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The lady was very nice and, although she didn't ask, I told her why I canceled:

The lady was nice. The bold part is a nice person is hoping you'll just STFU. But, you just had to share.
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: fatboy on May 31, 2025, 07:49:46 PM
I think the last membership offer we got was $15 for us as a couple. That's it, $15  Yeah it's a commie organization but it appears that if membership is $15 then they much be making their money some other way.
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: DUmpDiver on May 31, 2025, 08:05:18 PM
I think the last membership offer we got was $15 for us as a couple. That's it, $15  Yeah it's a commie organization but it appears that if membership is $15 then they much be making their money some other way.

That's just part of the picture. They're a  marketing company.

Google AI:

AARP primarily makes money through royalty payments from various partner companies, especially in the insurance industry, membership dues, and advertising in its publications. A significant portion of AARP's revenue comes from royalties received for using the AARP name and logo on products and services offered to members.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Royalty Payments:
AARP receives substantial royalty fees from companies, particularly in the insurance sector (like health insurance plans) for the use of the AARP brand on their products and services. These companies often offer specially designed products or services for AARP members, leading to royalty income for AARP.

Membership Dues:
AARP's membership base generates revenue through annual membership fees. While this is a significant source of income, it's generally smaller than royalty payments.

Publication Advertising:
AARP's publications, like the AARP Bulletin and AARP Living, generate revenue through advertising.

Grants and Contributions:
AARP also receives funding from governmental and non-governmental sources, including grants and contributions to its non-profit foundation.

Other Income:
AARP's revenue may also include income from investment activities and other sources, though these are typically smaller components of the overall revenue stream.
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: DLR Pyro on May 31, 2025, 08:34:19 PM
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The lady was very nice and, although she didn't ask, I told her why I canceled:

She didn't care
Title: Re: Just canceled AARP membership
Post by: DefiantSix on May 31, 2025, 09:18:30 PM
I think the last membership offer we got was $15 for us as a couple. That's it, $15  Yeah it's a commie organization but it appears that if membership is $15 then they much be making their money some other way.

You're the product...  :whatever: