“Americans have got to understand that we are paying present-day retirees with the taxes paid by young workers in America today.  And that's a disgrace. It's an absolute disgrace, and it's got to be fixed.”

               - John McCain, July 7, 2008

Seniors Honor Social Security, Worry About McCain
Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans,lauded Social Security as “One of Our Nation’s Greatest Success Stories” on its 73rd birthday.

Retirees Launch TV Ads on McCain Social Security “Disgrace” Comments   
The Alliance for Retired Americans today launched a television advertising campaign to respond to a recent statement by Senator John McCain that Social Security is “a disgrace.”

Video from Alliance's Social Security Event in York, Pennsylvania
August 12, 2008

Video from Phoenix, Arizona "Social Security is Not a Disgrace" Event
July 23, 2008 outside Sen. McCain's office

Photos from Phoenix, Arizona "Social Security is Not a Disgrace" Event        
July 23, 2008

Will John McCain Return the Social Security Check He Calls a “Disgrace?”
Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Edward F. Coyle questions why if Senator John McCain thinks Social Security is "a disgrace," he collects almost $2,000 per month in Social Security benefits?

Retiree Leader Joins Labor, Progressive Leaders in Condemning McCain Social Security “Disgrace” Comments
Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans participated in a telephone press conference with leaders of labor and other progressive groups to discuss the recent statement by Senator John McCain that Social Security is "a disgrace."

Retired Americans Outraged at Senator McCain Calling Social Security “a Disgrace”
Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Edward F. Coyle reacts to Senator John McCain's insensitive, anti-senior, out of touch comment that Social Security is "a disgrace."

What John McCain Says About Social Security
Are you going to an event? Do you want to explan Senator John McCain's position on Social Security to your friends, family and neighbors? These talking points can help you talk about McCain's recent comment that it is "a disgrace" and his plan to privatize Social Security.

Tell Senator John McCain: Hands Off Our Social Security!
Don't have time to talk? Make copies of this flyer, which describes Senator John McCain's plan to privatize Social Security and what it will mean for the average retiree.

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