AMAC was founded to be a conservative alternative to AARP. You have a choice!
Looking for an alternative to AARP? You’ve come to the right place. The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) is a conservative, nonpartisan organization looking out for the interests of Americans 50 years of age and older. We believe in the traditional values of Faith – Family – Freedom that have made the United States of America the greatest of nations. We believe that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are not empty words, but the fulfillment of the American dream.
AMAC will endeavor to be your advocate to promote commonsense government and to let you keep your hard-earned money in your pocket – not the government’s.
Our new organization continues to grow. If you’re tired of the other senior organization’s liberal way of thinking, please join AMAC today. If you like what we are trying to do to protect our way of life, refer your family, friends, and neighbors. The more people who join AMAC, the more positive impact we can have, and the more discount products and services we’ll be able to negotiate for you. Remember, there is strength in numbers.
AMAC can be found on Facebook under the name “Association of Mature American Citizens, AMAC”.
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Does AMAC offer term life insurance for ages 55 & older? And is there guaranteed acceptance? I was thining about becoming a member with AARP until I heard about AMAC on the Mike Galagher Show on talk Radio in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.
I am dropping our membership to AARP .
I have never joined AARP because of their liberal leanings. I felt they would be using my money to push policies like Obama’s dollar-bankrupting health care. I gladly am joining AMAC! (P.S. Fellow seniors, check out http://www.InflationSurvivalSecrets.com for info on protecting your money from Obama…!)
Who can I call in my area about about getting Medicare Advantage information in the Greenville / Spartanburg, SC area. I think AARP thinks more about there holdings in the insurance companies then the members. I mailed there information back to them and called for yours today. I also heard abour AMAC on the Mike Galagher Show on talk Radio in Spartanburg, SC area.
I was a member of the AARP for over 20 years. I quit after they started to screw the seniors by pushing the Obama insurance bill.
The AARP is not for seniors…it is for themselves with them selling insurance. I also send thier junk mail back to them.
Never joined AARP…but now that I’m 55, I’m glad that AMAC is there. But I’ll be watching you, too!
I was a long time member of aarp,but never again.They fell in with the worst people in the world the commie,obama.I have joined AMAC.I hope we can bring aarp down.
I read the several comments and want to puke! Do you have term life? Who can I call for information about Medicare Advantage? AARP is screwing the seniors. What about our country? What about your children and your grandchildren? No wonder our countrymen are full of greed and self-interest; their parents are. This organization, just like AARP, is based on age and that alone makes it a self-interest group, devisive in nature from the get-go. Stop grabbing for you and start caring for the young, the next generation of this country.
Obama is a communist, or is it Nazi, or maybe a fascist, whatever, GO AMAC!
When you resign from AARP be sure and request your refund. They will send you a check for the prorated dues.
My wife got a letter from AARP last week. I sent it back, telling them to NEVER bother us again, as they are not interested in seniors, but in getting their greedy hands on seniors’ money! I’m glad there is an alternative to those rat-bastards at AARP. You AMAC folks must fill on the void with HONEST, caring service; do this, and we ALL benefit! Good luck.
I have refused to join AARP because then receive grants for the Federal Government. The last one I remember was 80 million dollars. Do you accept ANY government money?
I WAS a member of AARP for many years until they showed their true colors by pushing Obama care. My wife and I will give you a try. Good luck to your gallant efforts to bring this country back to something recognizable rather than something “circling the drain” on it’s way down!
AARP is a joke and a rip off. I was a member for 15 years until I started reading between the lines. They are one of the biggest, if not the biggest liberal organizations in the US and have suckered in many elderly folks to keep them going. No more “AARP” and their Socialized Medicine for me.
I ALWAYS TOSS AARP DIRECRLY IN THE GARBAGE!!
I am joining AMAC and dropping my membership to AARP today. Thanks for being there for us!! Down with OBAMACARE!!!!!!!!!
I am joining AMAC and dropping my membership to AARP today. Thanks for being there for us!! Down with OBAMACARE!!!!!!!!!
I am from the healthcare industry, and I’ve watched AARP operate. I’ve known for years that it had strong socialist/liberal leanings, but there was nothing else available for a conservative, like myself.
I am excited to know that there is now a conservative organization that embraces my values. Kuddos to you all! Keep the ball rolling!
I am so happy to see some one with guts to challenge the trend of our economy with a new alternate. Its about time we stop talking and start doing something about our problems. We are in a civil war and we need to choose sides and be active!
I belonged to AARP for about 2 years and that was way back about 20 years ago, I dropped them when my 2 years were up, I could tell way back then they were liberal by the stories. AMAC looks like a good choice but I really don’t need any services, just someone to speak for us real retired persons.
Any interested person who hasn’t watched AARP suckering in older folks with their liberal baloney is just playing too much golf, and NOT paying attention. Down with AARP!! And the CHANGE Obama is attempting!!!
We’ve been with AARP for some time. I put up with a lot of their boloney. But their backing this Obama healthcare is the end. They’re no better than Obama, and he is the worst ever.
I heard about you on the Mike Gallagher show. Any AARP stuff I receiveI return unopened. Do you receive ANY money from the government? Do you have any information on how to lower income taxes–mine went from 10% to 20% since my husband passed away; no one has been able to explain to me why–or how to stop it! Down with ObamaCare.
If you continue to support Obama, you should not complain when his policy starts to affect you negatively. My family has voted democratic since FDR but I changed my mind in 2008. I hope others can change with the times. This is not the party of Kennedy, Humphrey. Don’t be a knee-jerk democrat. If I can do it, so can you.
I was a long time member of aarp but never again.they are as bad as obama,if not worse.I am now a member of AMACI would love to see aarp collapse,along withthe commie non president
I was really looking forward to getting away from the liberals & liars at AARP, But, Now I’m concerned about AMAC. One of your member responses indicates that it was a statement from Hillary Rhodam Clinton wich in itself is not completely unbeliveable. But, There is no way she would publicize “Obama is a communist, or is it Nazi, or maybe a fascist, whatever, GO AMAC!” She woulb fired so fast it would make all our heads swim. So, now I question AMAC’s honesty. Sorry
I have a RV and go to a lot of RV parks do you have discount
Are club is about 25 RV
My father, who had been a lifetime member of AARP fell ill in Dec 2008. I was handling his affairs while he was in the hospital and recieved a annual renewal bill from AARP for him. Thinking it needed to be paid, I paid it. When I got his bank statement a month later, I found AARP had been paid in Dec before he fell ill. My father passed away in Mar 2009, a month shy of 89. I contacted AARP to cancel his memebership and request a refund. The response I was given by them was it is there policy never to give refunds. Well, AARP will never get one dime from my husband or I. I hope everyone sees them as the self interest group that they are and that AARP does nothing to ensure the best interest of their membership. I hope everyone leaves AARP and joins AMAC today..
I will not join AARP, considering their lack of caring for retired persons. I need to find out if you all carry Health Insurance plans and dental plans?
was takingwas takingI am so glad seniors have a alternative to aarp.My late husband and I were members a long time ago.We did not like the direction aarp was taking but there wasn’t any other organization for seniors at that time. As long as you keep the members interests at heart I believe you will grow! DOWN WITH OBAMACARE AND HIS MINIONS!!!!
I am a former Democrat in *Crook County IL itself. I stopped voting “D” because of all the crooks and corruption. Now, I vote Conservative and tore up the fake AARP promo card they sent me and sent it back to them. I will gladly join this group of common sense Americans. Whatever happens in the future CAN be fought and overturned by committed, decent Americans. Fight the future Everyone. Conservative values/lifestyles cost our country far Less than the reckless, hedonistic, Godless “D’s” UNITE!! :@)
I cancelled my membership to AARP, an association which I joined for senior information. AARP breached my trust and it appears the trust of others when it began representing its membership without the benefit of polling its members. It was presumptuous in that regard and continued to ignore the feedback it was obviously receiving from its membership. Kudo’s to those who also broke away from such a herd-mentality group and hopefully the new group with honor and respect the independent thinking of its mature membership.
The AARP started pestering me when I turned 50 but I never joined. I knew that they were a liberal group. The last notice I received a few years ago, I sent back and told them that I had no intention of joining and for them to take my name off their mailing list. I am now 72 and happy to see an alternative for seniors. I heard an interview on the radio of the founder of AMAC, but we were traveling in the car and I don’t know what show it was or what station, but I was very happy to hear about it and wrote down the information. Best Wishes
To “Perry” I wouldn’t be concerned about what someone wrote here supposedly quoting Hillary Clinton. Anyone can write anything here and it is the opinion of that person and does not have anything to to with AMAC. I am not a member but I was able to make a comment too. Give this organization a chance.
I dropped AARP as soon as I heard they supported the Healtcare Bill. I am glad I found AMAC.
I had the pleasure of cutting up my AARP card and dues request and sent it back with “NO, YOU SUPPORT THE SOCIALIST’S OBAMACARE!” For some reason they sent it to me two times so I got to send it back twice.
I am so glad to hear of this great alternative to the AARP which has been liberal for decades. I was a member of AARP for ONE year and didn’t like their lack of values or common sense. It is disgusting that America’s largest Seniors organization is selling us out to socialism. I hope AMAC will take a lot of members from that other group.
I am 63 but never joined AARP because I didn’t like their political stance on gun control. While I’m sure I hurt myself financially by not joining a seniors group, I tend to put my money where my mouth is. I hope your organization turns out to be a viable alternative.
this compnay doesnt offer you anything. not to mention that AARP at least offers political backing and they have had a substanical contribution to older americans. Such as, assisting in the impementaion of medicare, social security, job placement. They also offer free tax help, driver programs, many resources for financial and emotional assistance… Now i also DO NOT agree with their current political backings, but when push comes to shove, they have helped older people through MILESTONEs that this BS AMAC wishes they could take credit for. i understand people not wanting to support AARPs support of the HCR but…dont be ignorant, and please dont forget all they have done for you. AMAC is taking as much advantage of you as you think aarp is. they have created themselves in a time of need to scoop up the leftovers aarp has lost.
Also to Perry….. Your sheep-ism scares me … think for yourself…. dont just follow what some other person says on blog sites. this is what is wrong with our country. SHEEP BAHHHHH BAHHH
RIGHT ON JESS!!!!
Many seniors feel betrayed by AARP’s support of HCR. Everyone was an entitlement to their own opinion and have the right to express and validate their thoughts. However, AMAC’s mission and goals are no more genuine. They are capitalizing on your anger towards AARP. Asking for membership dues and you are throwing your money away to a company at of anger and revenge towards AARP. My suggestion save your money and time and contact your congressman and do something about it yourself rather than rely on an organization whose primary purpose is your money.
Unfortunately in Capitalism money talks and for the pass decades the American population has been too blind to care. I have to agree with Jess AARP has given the population 50+ way more than they can ever pay for with their year dues of $16 regardless of their current political position. Although I do not completely agree with AARP stands on political issues, I also feel it is sad this “Great” country has come to this relying on organizations to represent their values and beliefs. Organizations need money and will choose it over people any time, but don’t compliant while you sit on your comfy couch watching CNN or Days of our lives. The founding Fathers went to war, they demanded change and got it, they sure did not wait for their representatives in England to Stop the taxes they stop it themselves. Not Amac nor AARP would do anything for you if your Government for decades has mask itself as a democracy yet forces itself upon you!
Getting ready to turn 50 and was disgusted by AARP’s backing of the blatantly un-American health care bill. I agree with AMAC’s stated principles, but will be carefully watching that they don’t go by the wayside as did those of AARP.
I want an alternative to the liberal AARP. I’m 54 and cannot support the destructive mindset liberalism brings to any subject. I discovered long ago that liberals have high sounding moral speeches that always include spending (read “giving away”) other peoples’s money. They sob story their way into office. Then they buy their political support with public tax money and dig in like a tick with more giveaways to those who will work to keep them in office. They make me sick. They destroy everything they touch. Our churches once held them in check with time-tested, proven… PROVEN, abiding truth. Social “scientists” and “educators” (brainwasher) have corrupted the minds of the last two generations and now we are here in this mess. We must return to God’s truth. Go to church and empower it with your love and support. Traditional churches’ high sounding moral speeches actually worked for our country once and will work again. Local control will “grassroots” us out the mess we’re in one person at a time, right? Right. Its the ONLY hope we have. Meantime, we need an alternative to AARP.
p.s. I cannot say AMAC is that alternative yet. This is my first exposure to the site and I’ve not yet perused the entire site. I just hope it is, as I hope, a good conservative alternative to AARP.
Good for AMAC! We sincerely trust that this new organization will grow to be the true voice of us seniors. Glad to have heard about it on Mike Gallagher’s radio program. We’re canceling our AARP membership. This is great news!
I’m so sick of what AARP did and hearing about AMAC, I decided to cancel my AARP membership for my wife and I and Joined AMAC today. I’ll be telling all our friends to join too.
I quite AARP several months ago, because of their support of the Universal Health Care Bill.
Please send me info on how I can join – I am dropping aarp
The most important thing you can do for everyone is provide a voice for less gov’t and more self reliance and repsonsibility by individuals.As long as AARP and the like push for and get more gov’t programs, the less each individual is permitted to do for themselves. We need to stop now!
Looking for Insurance that is afordable
Mom and I are going to join today. I am cancelling my AARP membership today also. I am so glad AARP finally has competition.
My Wife and I were going to join AARP until we were enlightened how AARP was in the Governments pocket and short changing the senior citizens it was suppose to be helping. We heard about AMAC on Conservative radio and we are now joining. Thanks for being an alternative.
I have become so very disappointed in what has become of our country. It is no longer the country that asked us to fight for it, or defend it. We have joined because as we age we need org’s that we can align ourselves with that promote and help us to protect the values that we have lived by, and raised children by, not org’s that no longer respect our lifes or those of the future.
aarp was so bent on this health care program lets all tell ten people and have them tell ten people to cancel their aarp !!!!
it is about …. time seniors had a consevative voice. Years ago A “friend” gave me a membership to AARP and I never renewed it. This country is in big trouble with a need to turn things around fast or our future generations will forever be paying for our inaction. Lets make sure our forefathers did not work in vain.
i TORE UP THEIR CARD BACK WHEN THEY BACKED THE GUN CONTROL BILL AND NEVER ONCE ASK ME IF I WAS FOR OR A AGAINST.
SEND ME INFO ON HOW TO JOIN, AND THE PARTICULARS OF AMAC, HEARD ABOUT IT ON THE HUGH HEWITT SHOW ON 95.5 D.F.W. TEXAS
great post as usual!
I believe I sent money for membership, however have received nothing. Would like some info on your group. Thanks
I am all for what you are doing but if you want to be a serious replacement for AARP you need to offer insurance and some of the other things they offer. I tried to find you on Facebook and you weren’t there. You need to get a Facebook page. I am 46, so I hope by the time I’m 50 you have this up and running because I will never join AARP.
AARP is an insurance agency who uses senior issues to advance their business under the “non profit” umbrella. How do they get by with that status? We seniors need to seek out an experienced professional insurance or financial advisor for our insurance wants and needs.
found your site on del.icio.us today and really liked it.. i bookmarked it and will be back to check it out some more later
As a former AARP member, I am a proud new member of AMAC and look forward to being an AMAC Ambassador for the Colorado Market!
I resigned from AARP a few years ago, and demanded my unearned membership fee returned. Got it in just three weeks.
Today is the first time I heard of AMAC. I just read about it in Google. Sounds as though this organization is for the citizens(American) of this country. I hope so. We need more (lots more) of this type. I will be canceling my AARP membership as soon as I send my message to you. I have to say, I feel about AARP as I do about the Democratic Party; to quote President Ronald Reagan “I didn’t leave the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party left me”. That was in the last major election.
To Jessica March 25th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Actually it was the sheeples like you that got this illegal alien voted into office.
I just joined AMAC online. I’ve also notified AARP that I will not be renewing my membership because of their support of the Obama agenda.
My late wife used to work for Grand Circle Travel
which was owned by the lady who founded AARP and NRTA(National Retired Teachers Association) – BOTH ORGANIZATIONS WERE FOUNDED SOLELY TO CHANNEL PEOPLE INTO HER TRAVEL COMPANY! And now, of course, to their insurance company. So there’s the truth – and we all thought they were representing us!
I am 68 years old. I have resisted joining AARP because there was something about them that I did not trust. After hearing about AMAC on concervative radio and am now comfortable about joining a group with strong conservative values. Thank you
To all who are applauding AARP for the wonderful work they’ve done for seniors, do you honestly think they did it alone? It’s funny, when I canceled my membership, the only thing they said (besides my refund) was they were sorry I didn’t support the health bill. I said nothing about not supporting it!
It’s every person’s responsibility to keep up with the direction the groups we support are going in. The events of the last several years have caused many more of us to wake up to what these groups or organizations say and do. The bigger a group is the power and leverage it can use to help it’s members. It’s our job as members to keep the leadship on a short leash or reign. This true of political parties, or state goverments, city goverments or your local HOA. Did you realize our biggest membership group is represented by a Voter Registration Card. Sure I would like some discounts, however if we can work together and straighten out our federal and state goverments. We wil all enjoy more money and less taxes.
Been hoping for a conservative alternative to AARP for a long time, having received their junk mail for over 10 years. Thank you AMAC, from a new member. We need you out there not just advocating for seniors, but helping us get back to the nation’s founding principles, which is the only way to return America to its former greatness.
Finally a conservative alternative to AARP. I will sleep good tonight knowing i have joined all of you in our fight against the destruction of our country and way of life in America.
Thank you AMAC from another new member and i will be forwarding all your info to everyone i know, god bless
Looking for work. Bad economic situation.
I have been a member of AARP since 1986. I did not renew, They guarantee acceptance for their Life Insurance. Not true. Their list of prior conditions have increased. I want to join Amac. A friend sent me this.
I refuse to renew with AARP because of their liberal stans. I want to join Amac in our fight to get our Country back.
Lets get membership over 100,000 to attract more members and more member benefits. Its time to take the country back and not be apart of AARP, with all their liberal bias.
a breath of fresh air!
Is AMAC a not-for-profit organization
I did not like the way aarp sat down with the very people who did not want to hear us. let alone work for or take us seniors as a group to be reconned with. I feel AARP has become a insurance broker and will sleep with whomever to help them.
My wife and I, as well as my parents were members of AARP for several years until I learned of their Liberal Stand. I cannot believe the push for Obamacare.
Amac looks like the place for me and my family. They have the same conservative views that we do and will be glad to be a part of it!!!
Thank you AMAC!
Dropped AARP many years ago. To really have a competing organization, need to have more “member features” on the web. I would suggest starting with a Member Forum, where many senior topics can be addressed by both members and staff. Bottom line is that it has to be more than political to survive. Previous competing organizations that folded are proof. Best of luck and hope AMAC survives and grows.
My wife and I have been on & off members of AARP but, NEVER AGAIN! Pres, Obama’s most recent and most ineffective oil spill speech (6/15/10) is the tipping point. Being conservative and a teaparty member is a start, however, more must be done. To continue our efforts to preserve and enhance freedom & liberty, we’re joining AMAC. Let’s work together to ensure the great future that lies ahead for ourselves, our children and grandchildren.
I just found out about AMAC while listening to Hue Hewitt. I dumped my membership to AARP last year because of their overwhelming promotion of “Dictator Obama’s” socialist political agenda. Not only am I joining your organization today, but I plan on becoming a very vocal proponent of AMAC. If we all “pass the word” to friends and family, we stand a good chance of derailing AARP which is nothing more than a insurance agency with a vailed socialist agenda – My friends, we will regain control of our country !!
God Bless America !
life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
AARP BELIEVES IN ABORTION, MURDER AND END OF LIFE SUICIDE.
THIS IS AARP. GOD GAVE US LIFE AND LIBERTY ITS PRESIOUS. AMAC STANDS FOR LIFE AND LIBERTY. NEVER SIGNED FOR AARP FOR THEIR RADICAL NAZI ORGANIZATION, SORRY BUT THIS IS WHAT I HAVE SEEN..
GOD BLESS AMERICA, LETS LET HIM IN OUR HEARTS..
I don’t see a clear/ obvious link about insurance. Where do I get information?
Thanks
Candace
About 15 years ago started receiving AARP junk mail. Even then, I knew of their left wing socialist leanings. For about 5 years, I’d write return to sender, and I’d write on back of envelope what I thought of their left wing ideals, and to cease sending me mail. Someone finally read the message. In the last 10 years, get a letter about once a year pushing what is their main business, aside from throwing money at democrats, selling insurance. So, I am now joining an organization that is conservative. Remain conservative, you’ll prevail. Have a couple Republican friends to yank away from aarp.
First AARP management was only concerned with selling insurance. When they finally (after publicity, see Andy Rooney on google) got free of the insurance angle, libs took over. AARP management has an agenda entirely divorced from their membership! Government grants and other funds now keep them awash in cash! They don’t even care about membership dues; they only need the numbers to keep their “clout.”
I hope you continue to expose President Obama’s radical assault on America. We the people are fed up. Please let America know the real AARP so we can be informed before we send our money in.
I was an AARP member for 10 years but cancelled them because of their left leanings.I am mailing my check today and look forward to reading a true viewpoint on the issues.Why haven’t I seen info on your Organization?A friend e-mailed your information.Have forwarded your info to 15 of my senior friends.Good luck and God bless America
I just joined AMAC about 2 minutes ago. I am a former member of AARP but tore up my card when they supported Obamacare. They have done a few other things not to my liking. I hope you will continue to be a conservative organization with a sincere appreciation for the constitution, the bill of rights and our founding fathers. If not, I can also tear up this card.
would like to know if you have car Ins . &house ins.?I have it with AARP. THey may cancle it since I have not paid my dues.
I cancelled my AARP membership when Obama was still campaigning for President. It was easy to see that AARP was in bed with Obama, and was also easy to see that AARP was only interested in padding thier own pockets. I still recieve AARP junk mail wanting me to renew membership with them, but as with all junk mail, it goes straight to FILE 13. I’m really sorry for the years that I did contribute to that sorry Liberal Left Wing joke of an organization. They have no concern for the elderly, and have continually thrown them under the bus in thier quest to support the Obama Regime, and fill thier pockets. They have fooled some of the people some of the time, but won’t continue to fool all of the people all of the time. Their memberships continue to drop, and as more, and more people get more informed about what they are really about, thier memberships will decline even more.
I predict that within a year, perhaps less the government will propose the confiscation of IRA and 401k accounts to “Save the Nation from financial meltdown” and insure retirement for all. They of course will protect and exempt politicians and government workers who have cadillac plans insured by the taxpayer. What is AMAC doing to prepare for this fight?
I cancelled my AARP membership because they supported Obmacare. As of 07/19/2010 I signed up for AMAC, I ready to see how it goes now with this group, looking to be on the right track.
I was a member of AARP for too many years but was disgusted when I read their articles praising Obamacare for senior citizens. I have done enough research on the subject to know they lie. Someone told me about AMAC; I found your page on the Internet, and am mailing in my subscription today.
AARP has had its bluff on older Americans long enough. My father told me years ago that it was a liberal lobby that took your money but never asked for your opinion and therefore followed its own agenda. It has proved this theory many times over. I’m ready for this Conservative alternative! I’m joining TODAY !
After being manipulated by AARP for so long, this new AMAC is wonderful breath of fresh air and the competition is good. Seniors are now given a choice instead of being controlled by just one organization to represent us in Washington and around the USA. Keep up the good work AMAC.
I am 59 and a conservative American. I didn’t want to join AARP after the health care fiasco and was looking forward to joining a conservative alternative. But, now that AMAC has taken an active stance against the Cordoba House, I will not be joining. You have proven to be a bigoted organization who doesn’t deserve the patronage of decent Americans. Yes, I believe the people against the mosque are bigots in denial who think all Muslims are terrorist supporters. You can’t say you’re not a bigot, then portray the mosque as a monument to 9/11 terrorism. That kind of comment smears all Muslims, even the families of Muslims who were murdered on 9/11. Bigots care about their own selfish interests and only care about the Bill of Rights when violations of it affects them. I won’t associate with your kind of riff raff who are making it acceptable to marginalize the rights of Muslim Americans. I’m a good and true American who doesn’t punish all people with guilt by association for the acts of a few. May God have mercy on your souls because spewing venom toward our neighbors is not what Jesus would do.
How do you quite AARP? I tried to navigate their website and found nothing. Called them. Nothing. I want OUT!
I will be 54 this year. When I do plan to retire, I know that it will not be with AARP. I took care of my 90 y.o. mother for one year (dementia & renal cancer), and it was a nightmare dealing with them. Their costs were outrageous! I’m in Illinois, so can I still join AMAC? I noticed that there was no listing for my state, and we could really use an alternative.
Where do I join? I canceled my AARP membership a number of years ago!
Sofi, I can understand your feelings but I think you missed the point. Most of us agree they have a right to build the Mosque- but is it the right thing to do? Wouln’t it be more compassionate for the mosque to be built where people would not be so upset? I saw a press release that said AMAC had reached out to the Muslim community by sending a letter to over 400 mosques asking the Imams to sign an accord on Religious Freedom. It said AMAC would publish the results when completed. That does not sound like they are bigots to me.
Sorry Sofi, you need to educate yourself on Islam. Quote “When ye encounter infidels strike off their heads and make a great slaughter among them and of the rest put on the fetters(chains)” from the Koran 47:4. In other words slaughter non-believers into submission to Islam. Jesus Christ said “Come, follow me”
Mohammand says ‘Convert to Islam or die’. That, to me is a terriorist threat. Building a mosque at ground zero is as symbolic to the Islamics as was the Marines raising the American flag on Iowa Jima during WWII was to the USA. The message, battle won, war continues!
I am happy that someone has the conviction to give us an alturnative to AARP. The deception they have pulled on us members is horrible. I cancelled aarp.
We joined AMAC to support them as an alternative to AARP. Let’s face it; AARP is nothing more than a marketing machine for dubious insurance companies (United Health is terrible!) masquerading as an advocacy organization (they sold us out by supporting the recent health care “reform” law).
AMAC is just starting out, so it is important to support it. As it grows I have no doubt they will be able to offer roadside assistance (that alone will put a huge dent in AARP) and discounts on insurance coverage that actually has value.
Regardless of roadside assistance and discounts, the real value of an advocacy organization that will actually *advocate* rather than sell out cannot be underestimated. The more that join, the more clout AMAC will have.