AMAC - A Conservative Powerhouse
Many retirees are not aware of the leftist leanings of AARP, nor are they aware that there is a viable conservative alternative: AMAC. The following article explains more about AMAC.
The Association of Mature American Citizens Has Quietly Become A Conservative Powerhouse, by Mark Hemingway, The Federalist, 5 January 2023. Excerpts follow:
For decades now, AARP, which once stood for the American Association of Retired Persons and has been subsequently rebranded as just a set of initials that stand for nothing, has been one of the most influential lobby groups in Washington, D.C. Though AARP was supposed to represent a large and politically diverse cross-section of older Americans, its transformation into an overtly partisan Democrat organization is hard to deny.
As if AARP’s partisan turn weren’t bad enough, the organization has also become a complete sellout. Over half of AARP’s $2 billion in annual revenue no longer comes from dues, but instead comes from corporate royalties, including lucrative arrangements selling insurance to members...
In 2007, Dan Weber founded the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). Though Weber had himself been a member of the AARP, he was frustrated with the politically liberal direction of the organization, which was far more radical than most members realized...
Today, AMAC has a dues-paying membership of 2.2 million members and growing... For comparison, the National Rifle Association claims just over 4 million dues-paying members...
AMAC Action helped push legislation for social conservatives this year, notably the Protection of Women and Girls In Sports Act... AMAC Action also played a crucial role in stopping ranked-choice voting schemes for presidential primaries in four states: Illinois, Utah, North Dakota, and Montana...
9 Political Reasons Not to Join AARP, Elder Guru.
AARP’s Partisan Liberal Agenda,The Moderate Voice.
AARP versus AMAC – Comparison of Benefits 2022, Elder Guru.
Association of Mature American Citizens - AMAC.
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