Time for a new lie: AARP has endorsed my health-care plan, says Obama
posted at 9:14 pm on August 11, 2009 by Allahpundit
Not the biggest lie of the day but a decent-sized catch. Even so, I feel guilty calling him on it. Does anyone doubt that the reliably lefty AARP brain trust really is backing this travesty, even if they haven’t formally endorsed it? It’s like ACORN insisting they weren’t supporting any candidates in the presidential election last year. Surely The One can be forgiven the eminently reasonable assumption that they’re in the tank.
The country’s largest advocacy group for Americans over 50 issued a statement after the event saying, “While the President was correct that AARP will not endorse a health care reform bill that would reduce Medicare benefits, indications that we have endorsed any of the major health care reform bills currently under consideration in Congress are inaccurate.”
How’s Obama going to avoid reducing Medicare benefits while promising to reduce overall Medicare spending? Why, by finding magical “savings and efficiencies within the health care system,” of course — the same sort of savings and efficiencies, presumably, that make the post office run so well. As you watch, try to get your mind around the fact that the biggest retiree lobbyist group in the country is formally undecided about a bill that’s guaranteed not only to cut into its constituents’ medical coverage but to force them to compete for doctors’ time with 47 million new insured people. Click the image to watch.
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Hehe
Should be fun to see how AARP squirms with this one.
Upstater85 on August 11, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Don’t Tread on ME New Video featuring Rush, Sean, Levin Coulter…. It rocks. Please share if you like it
deedtrader on August 11, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Say it ain’t so O, say it ain’t so.
DerKrieger on August 11, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Mr. Gibbs, how is it that the President doesn’t seem to know where the nations most powerful lobbying group stands on his signature program?
mesquito on August 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM
For an administration that is supposedly so technically savvy, you’d think they would have heard of YOU TUBE.
txag92 on August 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Obama doesn’t even have a plan, does he?
ddrintn on August 11, 2009 at 9:19 PM
The ball is on your side of the net, AARP.
SouthernGent on August 11, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Imagine that. The biggest liar in American history lies again? Amazing.
marklmail on August 11, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Death Panels.
BPD on August 11, 2009 at 9:21 PM
“Life is tough, but it’s tougher when you’re stupid.”
- John Wayne
Life sure is tough for Barry O’Bama
WhatDukeSaid on August 11, 2009 at 9:22 PM
The AARP spokestool was on FOX yesterday. (O’Reilly?) Lots of squirming. “We work with a lot people on a lot of things…” kind of stuff. They’re afraid to buck the President, but are also losing members. Sucks to be in PR at AARP.
ROCnPhilly on August 11, 2009 at 9:22 PM
I think they did have a back room deal and Dear Leader let that one slip just a bit. Must not have seen the AARP goons out denying any relationship last night.
d1carter on August 11, 2009 at 9:22 PM
He’s lied so much all of his life, it’s almost convincing…until you look at the facts. But the facts are so obvious, it’s immediately clear he is lying. He’s a true sociopath. I’m sure he thinks he’s doing the right thing and equally sure that he thinks he’s a god. Sad we had to elect him so some people could find this out the hard way.
Yeah…remembering how the AARP treated it’s constituents on that video a week back, I’m sure the are ‘undecided’ about ObamaCare.
AUINSC on August 11, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Some one should put up a link to that AARP meeting on Aug 5 in Dallas. What a hoot. The members were ready to revolt.
Geochelone on August 11, 2009 at 9:23 PM
AARP hasn’t endorse Obamacare?
That’s a pleasant surprise. They poured tons of money into Dem campaigns last year. Sent tons of oldsters out carrying Obama signs, too.
Being an oldster myself, I figure they probably misplaced the endorsement.
Its here somewhere, oh, where are my car keys? I had a really nice Hudson back in the day, drove out to Cedar Point every opening day, too. Nice place that Cedar Point, better than Coney Island. Ever have a really good Coney Island hot dog? To die for. Loaded with those crisp chopped onions and chili. Chili? Did I put that on my shoppiong list? Oh, here are my car keys.
What were we talking about, again? :-)
coldwarrior on August 11, 2009 at 9:24 PM
{BPD on August 11, 2009 at 9:21 PM}
LOL. I hear the Dems are poll testing Choice Panels as we speak.
Dusty on August 11, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Dang youtube, and interwebz, and people’s memories. That AA(L)RP spokestool that flounced out told us they didn’t endorse the bill. Obama says they did. Who is lying?
hoosiermama on August 11, 2009 at 9:26 PM
The only reason AARP is walking itself back is due to their sudden drop in funding. I cancelled my parents’ AARP memberships and the person taking the call said, “we’ve been getting thousands of calls”.
Take that, you leftist thugs. Don’t tread on US. More importantly, don’t you dare mess with my parents or I’ll get all momma bear on you.
Fuggers.
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Trolls are conspicuous by their absence. They are all crying in their kool aid now. Barry and co. have become a farcical and indefensible.
Geochelone on August 11, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Just like Hitler believed he was doing the right thing and equally sure that he was a god. The truly sad thing is that if so many in this country weren’t so unintelligent and brainwashed…they’d easily see just how horrific this man is. The facts are COMPLETELY against him. But liberals have never worried about facts. He’s setting the stage for being the WORST president in United States history…but his supporters will insist he’s already the greatest.
WhatDukeSaid on August 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I think today was actually worse than his last press conference. There were 4 or 5 different lies and gaffes.
At least he left the cops alone.
Chuck Schick on August 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Obama delivered so many whoppers today from Portsmouth, I’m surprised the mic he was using didn’t spontaneously combust.
This AARP thing was just one among many of those lies. Obama claiming he didn’t favor a single-payer system was outrageously deceitful, particularly since he’s been captured on tape several times declaring just the opposite.
At this point, I wonder if Obama even knows what he’s saying when he’s saying anything. He seems to be some sort of automated teleprompter reader who, in any impromptu setting, can’t formulate anything consistent.
Wait, I wrote, “seems to be…”
Should read, “he is…”
Lourdes on August 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM
AARP is in the tank. Obama was among friends when he stated the obvious. AARP should lose their tax exempt status just like Acorn should. They are political affiliates.
Hening on August 11, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Here is one example of waste in Medicare that I recently read about.
An oxygen concentrator costs about $600 on the open market. By law, medicare is only allowed to rent them. This costs around $7,142 over 36 months. Medicare picks up 80% while the patient pays the other 20%.
How many other items are like that? But that isnt going to change while govt. has such control as special interests naturally will lobby for their cut or benefit.
aikidoka on August 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM
I enjoy Freedom of Speech.
Let Obama and the rest of the usual suspects just keep on talking and speechifying. Let them talk their way right out of a federally paid career. The sooner the better.
coldwarrior on August 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM
AARP has been utterly insulting to just about everyone on their various appearances lately. Whether Left or Right, it’s hard to have any confidence in them as an organization after hearing their representatives be consistently so insulting and condescending to the public. Shocking, actually, reveals a “corporate culture” that is sick.
Lourdes on August 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Of course he has a plan: “Lie like a dog.”
NeighborhoodCatLady on August 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM
AARP is pushing Health Care Reform like crazy. They are working with Obama and the Democrats behind closed doors.
AARP is having its own town meetings designed to soften its membership up for the kill. They are coordinating the timing of a massive endorsement with Obama.
Obama knows that AARP will endorse. He just let the cat out of the bag too soon.
jay12 on August 11, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I wonder what newspapers he reads.
faraway on August 11, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Yeah, O’Reilly last night — Bill kept pushing the question about Pelosi’s memo that AARP was supporting the bill to the point that the spokesman had to say the memo was just a draft and was incorrect. My guess is he’s not coming back on the show Wednesday night to explain what Obama meant by that comment today.
jon1979 on August 11, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I’m stealing his most famous quote: “Uh” – end quote-
Uncle Sugar, would the plants that you speak of be the kind of inanimate objects that are made of plastic and sit in corners and don’t talk? Like the other “plants” that we saw throughout your campaign, Che-Jesus?
We know you don’t worry about what we “think”.
You need to be worried about what we KNOW.
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 9:32 PM
At least he remains constant,at lying!
And,he mentioned polling again,gawd,the
Liberals live and die by the polling data!
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 9:32 PM
……Dateline September 12, 2009….AARP files bankruptcy due to lack of funds and dues by angry mobs of gray-haireds….
HornetSting on August 11, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I am sure the MSM will point out all of these brazen lies to the American public, in their never ending search for the truth. Naw, there more interested in Karl Rove’s emails.
d1carter on August 11, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Obama Lied. And Lied.
faraway on August 11, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Oh, please, AARP is saying that because they are hemorrhaging memberships. Playing both ends against the middle.
Cindy Munford on August 11, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Everyone should be aware of another ongoing lie from Obama:
He continues to claim that “we aren’t going to reduce services under Medicare.”
THEY’RE REDUCING REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDERS, so, although enrollees will (as they have) continue to pay their premiums for “services” (coverage), they won’t be able (as many already have not been able) to OBTAIN SERVICES. What services they do obtain, won’t be as expected.
So the “services” “won’t be reduced” PER SE, but in actuality, it’s like I wrote yesterday, it’s O-care saying “you’re all going over Niagra Falls but you’ll get a pair of flippers.”
Lourdes on August 11, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Coldwarrior, as your primary care physician, I ask that you consider scheduling an end-of-life consultation. Clearly, your mind is failing, and you have been identified (notwithstanding any taxes you have paid and/or services rendered to this country) as a waste and inefficiency within the system. The American Association of Pre-Terminal Problems, in conjunction with the Health Exchange, the VA, HHS, and the FDA, has provided some very exciting materials for you to read about the next step you are about to take in your life-quest, which may/may not save Dear Leader the costs to his administration that would otherwise wreak it.
GTR640 on August 11, 2009 at 9:34 PM
AARP: “That’s not the Obama we know…”
Fletch54 on August 11, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Lucky parents you have…WTG. I like your attitude.
Bob's Kid on August 11, 2009 at 9:34 PM
I wonder,when Obama in the years past,finally got
home to wifey Michelle OMama Obama,I bet she
swallowed alot of his lies,jus sayin!!!
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 9:35 PM
The video of the AARP woman snippily walking out of the meeting went viral. Don’t diss the base or you lose the base. (Something McCain never learned, either).
Wethal on August 11, 2009 at 9:35 PM
That ain’t right. :-)
I’d prefer my end-of-life counseling include the Swedish Bikini Team and a case of Cuervo.
coldwarrior on August 11, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I am wondering if an internal investigation might reveal that they are one of ACORN’s 240 affiliates?
Nothing can shock me at this point.
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Do you live in Oregon? If so, these are not approved for end-of-life qualifying services. :)
Wethal on August 11, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Luv ya hornet, but had to FIFY…
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Beck actually had a bigwig AARP guy on last week who all but flat out used the word “endorse”, despite their insistence they haven’t endorsed it (which, as you noted AP, is basically BS)
RightWinged on August 11, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I also wondering,is their any group of Americans
that Team Obama hasn`t pissed off over his ongoing
trainwreck HealthCare dabacle!!
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Has AARP ever heard of Monty Python’s Hell’s Grannies?
Wethal on August 11, 2009 at 9:42 PM
ACORN and the SEIU
thomasaur on August 11, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Dear CW:
Your request for Swedish Bikini Team and/or case of Cuervo has been received by this department. I am happy to announce that instead of these costly and irrelevant palliatives you will be provided with a picture of Dear Leader and a bottle of industrial detergent. Please remember to vomit whatever blood there is into the plastic container provided for that purpose and remember: a clean death is every citizen’s duty.
Very truly yours,
GTR640 on August 11, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Has AARP ever heard of Monty Python’s Hell’s Grannies?
Wethal on August 11, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Wethal: Yes,nasty old battle axes’s I must say!!haha:)
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 9:44 PM
+++++
LibTired on August 11, 2009 at 9:45 PM
The thing that cracks me up about AARP is this: The life expectancy rate in the country is rising (4 years longer than the last major study), people are working later in life (because they’re taxed so heavily they can’t afford to retire), and the association for retired persons LOWERS their membership age to 50.
Who’s retiring at 50 and thinking they need a 5% discount at RV Campgrounds?
BadgerHawk on August 11, 2009 at 9:45 PM
You’ve missed the point here, he’s breaking news Freudian slippage style..
Stephen M on August 11, 2009 at 9:49 PM
AARP:
We were before Obamacare before we were against it.
Lily on August 11, 2009 at 9:49 PM
AARP+Aging A-holes Rest in Peace.
MaiDee on August 11, 2009 at 9:49 PM
I’d prefer my end-of-life counseling include the Swedish Bikini Team and a case of Cuervo.
coldwarrior on August 11, 2009 at 9:36 PM
coldwarrior:
With Wethal bringing up Monty Python,your perfered demise,
reminds me of the football chicks chasing that guy over the
clift,in ‘Meaning of Life’!!hehe:)
Good choice on the Swedish chick counselors,just stay away
from any clifts!!hehe:)
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 9:50 PM
They are revolting…I guess the AARP will lose most if it’s conservative members.
They lost me.
AARP = Advancing the Aged to their Resting Place
izoneguy on August 11, 2009 at 9:52 PM
I will be 50 soon and just got my first “join the AARP” mail solicitation… I wrote the word NEVER in big block letters on their correspondence, folded everything up, and stuffed it back into their postage paid envelope… Looking forward to their next undesired solicitation, where I will ratchet things up and practice “free speech” in my response… Send back all AARP requests in their postage paid envelopes… It will cost THEM money!!
Khun Joe on August 11, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Old people that vote for Ds are like horses that vote for the glue factory.
Kid from Brooklyn on August 11, 2009 at 9:53 PM
To quote Dear Leader: “Uh” – End of quote.
That would be Nancy Pelosi. However, although she’s not 50 years old, when she’s relegated to the dumpster of congress critters that are voted out she’ll claim to be 84 and begging for life as a lot lizard at your local truck stop. She’ll need that 5% discount plus an extra 15% off for being 92. We must care for the elderly.
P.S. When all these a$$holes are voted out, I want their lifetime pensions rescinded as well.
What say you?
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 9:53 PM
The unions – they are all for getting their hands on 1/6 of the American Economy…..
The medical unions are bad enough – with National Health Care you would have SEIU Wankers telling you what you can and cannot have…..
izoneguy on August 11, 2009 at 9:53 PM
There is a conservative alternative to AARP called 60 Plus. Don’t know much about it, but it may be of some help.
Wethal on August 11, 2009 at 9:54 PM
The lefties are really pissed off over the drug company backdoor dealing by Obama. Broke a campaign promise plus, it screws them my not lowering RX costs. Make sure you remind every leftard in your life of this.
Blake on August 11, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Granny Botox says she’s not bound by any prmise Obam made to Big Pharma. The $150 million may be a floor in the House bill, not a ceiling.
Wonder who will blink first on this – Nan or Obama. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
Wethal on August 11, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Don’t Tread on ME New Video featuring Rush, Sean, Levin Coulter…. It rocks. Please share if you like it
deedtrader on August 11, 2009 at 9:17 PM
deedtrader: Its excellent,me likey:)
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Did you we will pay for Obama care by using wind farms?
And we will reduce carbon warming
blatantblue on August 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Obama didn’t lie – he just let the truth out…….
AMA and AARP – follow the money.
http://speakmymindblog.com/2009/08/11/why-is-aarp-and-the-ama-supporting-obamacare/
sherryande on August 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Picture this:
Walking into something that resembles a DMV office for a prostate or ob/gyn exam. Your greeter has a great weave and she’s sitting next to a tattoo’d 19 year old bleached blonde. Their obnoxiously long fingernails type your information into the computer. More chuckling ensues. You have no choice. You can’t leave, there’s no place else to go.
They look up at you and laugh under their breath. “Take a seat in the red chairs over there. Estimated wait time 14 hours”.
Obamacare. Yes We Can.
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 10:00 PM
I think Obama is counting on the Soylent Green sales tax.
Wethal on August 11, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Health care lies are fun!
Punchenko on August 11, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Did you we will pay for Obama care by using wind farms?
And we will reduce carbon warming
blatantblue on August 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM
blatantablue: That might work!
Wait a tic,BB,on this planet!!hehe:)
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Annihilate
Arthritic
Relics
Promptly
MaiDee on August 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Check these out
http://viralfootage.com/?p=2862
http://thedanashow.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/seen-all-over-missouri/
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/08/20-questions-for-your-congressman.html
CWforFreedom on August 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Not that I miss them, but I noticed the same thing, Geo.
They lay low whenever their sparkling leadership does anything stupid.
As the level of stupidity is increasing exponentially, the troll presence drops in inverse proportion.
Yay!
massrighty on August 11, 2009 at 10:04 PM
looks like the little girl with the mean signs was a plant. Shocking, I know http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread490870/pg1
Tazz 55 on August 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Did anyone just here another AARP membership card being torn in half?
pjean on August 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Sorry, AARP. Looks like the cat’s out of the bag. Your super-secret lefty credentials have been compromised.
Rational Thought on August 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM
This sounds fishy. Sounds like someone is spreading misinformation, to me…
We better email this to the White House.
sarainitaly on August 11, 2009 at 10:06 PM
If you whack the teleprompter once to the right, it’ll straighten out and then YOU TOO can be the Uniter, Messiah, Controller of Oceans, Deafeater of Debt, Champion of the World, Ruler of All You Survey King of the Dejected Huddled Masses….
/
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Their supplemental insurance arm backs it, I’m sure.
When the gov’t starts hacking away at Medicare to implement the socialized medicine plan, those members who haven’t quit AARP over this will have to buy supplemental insurance. AARP sells a supplemental policy, and gets a commission on each sale.
Vashta.Nerada on August 11, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Oooh. I like this.
Rational Thought on August 11, 2009 at 10:10 PM
12 year old Plant update:
Her Mom’s Facebook friend is Addisu Demissie, National Political Director of Organizing for America and former Ohio Get out The Vote director of Obama for America
faraway on August 11, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I’d prefer my end-of-life counseling include the Swedish Bikini Team and a case of Cuervo.
coldwarrior on August 11, 2009 at 9:36 PM
+++++++++++++++++
Oh man, I’ll be lost in that imagery the rest of the night…
and you know what? That really would not be a bad way
to go out. >: >
fabrexe on August 11, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Bullshiite, most 11 year old kids I know of are extremely attuned to the political arena, closely following the minutiae of bills, laws and Congressional procedures.
Well, I mean between playing army, having tea parties, listening to music, trying for high score on WII Sports, etc.
Bishop on August 11, 2009 at 10:15 PM
AARP is a racket.
Terrye on August 11, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Ah, the internet….
The truth takes about (4) hours to come out.
massrighty on August 11, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Obama careeeeee
no one careeees
Errrrr
blatantblue on August 11, 2009 at 10:17 PM
VAshta:
What makes you think there will be supplental insurance?
Terrye on August 11, 2009 at 10:17 PM
When this Hopey Obama-ination finally runs out of lies that sustaines this Lefty Administration and the Kool-Aid wells all dry up,theres going to be alot of “Betrayed ObamaVoter
Bots” that are still in the same spot in life that they we
re a day after vot’n in Hope and Change!!
If anything,Obama is a good talker,with teleprompter at
hand of course!!(Sarc).
canopfor on August 11, 2009 at 10:17 PM
You’ll be delighted to know that they are closely aligned with The Hartford. They sell supplemental Medicare policies and …. Thankfully… Thankfully! they are able to bundle Seniors’ automobile and Homeowners policies. And we’re not even talking about excess umbrella liability coverage.
How comforting.
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Adding to my post: Who is from Connecticut? Might it be… could it be? No way! Christopher Dodd?
Key West Reader on August 11, 2009 at 10:20 PM
There will have to be private supplemental insurance, to cover what is not going to be covered under the new plan. Even England has supplementals, AFAIK.
Vashta.Nerada on August 11, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Hey, whatever happened to that “Gray Panthers” organization? Are they all, you know…gone?
surrounded on August 11, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Stop that, right f@#$ing now. Quit spamming it in every f@#$ing thread already. Everyone’s seen it, *and* seen you spam it countless times.
F@#$ing stop it.
Midas on August 11, 2009 at 10:37 PM
So this is the 11th, and the Senate reconvenes September 8th. Another 4 more weeks of this crap?
Someone should tell those fools to go into hiding for the rest of the month. Go on retreat to some resort out of the country.
Skandia Recluse on August 11, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Obama targeted the ceo of AARP (gave obama $10,000) during campaign. Obama must have promised him something for his quasi endorsement. Wonder what it was?
marklmail on August 11, 2009 at 10:41 PM
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