I don’t understand why everyone has to politicize everything….it’s pathetic. Especially w/regards to AARP. I have yet to notice any SIGNIFICANT left or right side preferences. Bottom line is that AARP ADVOCATES FOR SENIORS FIRST AND FOREMOST. With a membership, you get a monthly magazine and newsletter with information that is directly geared towards seniors. In addition, there are NUMEROUS discounts that you also get by being a member. I think it is well worth the minimal expense.
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I’m with Silkies and it seems the majority opinion here. What some may forget is that AARP threw their support behind 0bama Care (“affordable” health) deal as pushed by Pelosi, and it has turned out to be a disaster. Collusion with UHC on a so-called Medicare “advantage” HMO is also not cool.
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My wife and I remember for a while and found it to be practically worthless.
I decided not to get my mother a membership as she wouldn’t use most of the ‘benefits’ it offers.
I thank everyone for their personal experience and feedback!
I got AARP membership (at a special price) and tried out the discounts. A national restaurant chain gives the AARP discount but has never asked to see the card. I am still a member but bet I could use the same old expired card for a decade I’ll bet. I do show my drivers license for my free meal on my birthday. My vehicle AAA membership card in my wallet is very old. When I call, they check my membership number then approve the tow with the tow company. Only 1 time did the driver ask to see that card.
When I was 20 (Legal age in Virginia for liquor was 21) I went into the state run liquor store and asked for a bottle of grain (Hey it was Southwestern Virginia where they had bootleggers and I was just going with the flow). The employee asked if I had ID and I said ‘Yes’. He never looked at it or the date, so technically yes I did have an ID. If he had asked if I was of age, I would have said no.