Greater unity needed to defend Social Security

[RyanPsych]

The American Association of Retired Persons created an uproar June 17 when they signaled their openness to accepting Social Security benefit cuts. Their announcement comes in a politically charged atmosphere as deficit mania has gripped the Capitol and Congressional debt reduction negotiations are intensifying.

Appearing to angle for a "seat at the table," AARP spokesperson David Certner said, "We know that benefit cuts will be on the table as part of a package. Our preference is to maintain the Social Security benefits; others have different opinions and would prefer to cut Social Security much deeper."

Outrage and opposition outside and inside the organization immediately followed. The move was condemned by almost every comment on the AARP Facebook page and many threatened to quit the 37-million-member organization unless the statement was retracted."Americans are overwhelmingly united in their position on Social Security," said Nancy Altman, co-chair of the Strengthen Social Security Campaign. "Politicians who think they can take cover through elite groups in Washington do so at their peril."

"There is no ambiguity on where the Alliance for Retired Americans stands on Social Security - never has been, never will be. We are against Social Security benefit cuts for seniors," said Ed Coyle, executive director of the ARA. "This is a very real threat ... the horse has left the barn

read more: http://www.peoplesworld.org/greater-unity-needed-to-defend-social-security/

[Taverner]

1. Nothing shocks me anymore

dedicated to that long gone DUer, nothingshocksmeanymore

She was right

[Yavapai]

2. Retired people should go to the SS destroyers rallies

with a 5 gallon bucket of roofing tar (to sit on) and a feather pillow to suggest what we think of their pet policies.

Just maybe they would get the hint.

[Fuddnik]

3. An insurance company (AARP) wants to cut Social Security.

Who woulda thunk it.

I think they derive something over 60% of their revenue from United Healthcare.

[bvar22]

4. Nailed It.

At one time, long ago,
AARP, like the old Democratic Party,
used to represent Americans.
NOW, they exist to boost Corporate Profits.

"And everyone has a share", shouted Milo as the American planes
began dropping bombs on their own base.---Catch22


The Democratic Party is a BIG TENT, but there is NO ROOM for those
who advance the agenda of THE RICH (Corporate Owners) at the EXPENSE of LABOR and the POOR.