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Famous Drill Instructor Says GEICO Fired Him for Criticizing Obama Admin.

Famous drill instructor Lee Ermey — best known for his appearance in the movie “Full Metal Jacket” — says he was fired from his gig as a GEICO insurance personality because he criticized President Obama.

Last December, Ermey — also known as “Gunney” — made headlines by blasting the economy and linking Obama to socialism:

But the plot thickened in January when Ermey came out and apologized, drawing the ire of some of his fans. And now, despite that apology, Ermey says GEICO fired him because of the statements.

Ermey had played a psychiatrist in a GEICO commercial and famously called his “patient” a “jackwagon.” When TMZ recently asked him about it, he said “GEICO fired me because I had– I wasn’t too kind about speaking with the– about the administration, so– the present administration — so they fired me.”

“So they fired you because of political reasons?” asked TMZ.

“Yeah,” he answered. “If you’re a conservative in this town, you better watch out.”

Watch it below:

Drill Sargeant Lee Ermey Says Geico Fired Him for Obama Socialism Comments

You can watch the “jackwagon” commercial below:

This isn’t the first time GEICO has canned someone for making political statements. GEICO voiceover man Lance Baxter was fired in April 2010 for leaving a nasty message on the voicemail of Freedomworks wondering if the group was “mentally retarded.”

(H/T: Newsbusters)

This story has been updated.

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  • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:24pm

    I’ve had GEICO Insurance most all my driving life. It was (at the time) the only insurance company that would carry GI’s overseas and Uncle Sam pushed it hard.

    TIME_2_END my GEICO insurance… and it WON’T be replaced by PROGRESSIVE.

    I have to admit… my rates were/are very low and I’ve never had any issues with them.. BUT… now I guess I’ll have to throw a tissue box at these “Namby Pambies” for Obama.

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    • CPLGEORGE
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:35pm

      USAA – All you need to know.

      Report Post » CPLGEORGE  
    • therealconservative
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:36pm

      Time2

      Try USAA. I’ve been with them since 91.

      Report Post » therealconservative  
    • DownWithDems
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:38pm

      BOYCOTT GEICO

      Cancel your policies and go to another insurance company (no Progressive either)
      Tell your friends and family to do the same.
      Spread the word on other websites and blogs.

      Report Post »  
    • db321
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:40pm

      I’m dropping GEICO Monday Morn. – I don’t care if I have to pay twice as much. I do not see anything wrong with a Man that has served his country using his right to free speech. Besides, he did not lie!

      Report Post » db321  
    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:43pm

      I third USAA, hands down. I have a bank account with them and if not for NFCU I would do all of my baning with them.

      Report Post » Toltepeceno  
    • 1947
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:54pm

      Going to State Farm tomorrow

      Report Post »  
    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:05pm

      Will be giving USAA a call tomorrow as per the recommendations here. Never DID like the GECKO anyways….! Lol.

      Report Post » TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12  
    • MnNiceUSAFret
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:26pm

      I’ve been with State Farm since I was 16 (I’m 54 now) and the only time I wasn’t covered by them was for about 10 yrs while stationed overseas. I tried to get Geico when I first got to Italy but they wouldn‘t have anything to do with me saying I didn’t qualify for their insurance. That was the one and only time I tried to go with them. I didn’t like their treatment of me then and now I have all the more reason to avoid them like the plague. Besides, in the last few years of my career, I’d heard of numerous airmen, sailors, soldiers and marines who had been dropped by them after having only one accident. So their track record for coverage and dependability already leaves a lot to be questioned about them.

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    • BMartin1776
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:38pm

      Drop GEICO Im sick of that stupid lil lizard too! (I know its a gecko) Arguments against boycotts do not hold water anymore in this day and age. Im a big Beck fan and know where he stands on boycotts but he boycotts too, even though he says hes against them. Beck said he wouldnt wear Levi’s anymore, well GB thats a boycott!

      These companies need to understand that there is a cost to them too for their actions not ust the individual. Carbonite is still feeling the pinch since ppl turned on them when they dropped Rush. GEICO is next in the bullpen for a little education! Counter Boycott them savingtherepublic.com/Tactics/Entries/2012/3/5_20_Counter_Boycott.html

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    • NoNannyState4me
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:39pm

      Be careful, Time 2, many of us rabid Paulians use USAA. Arrrrrr :-P

      Report Post » NoNannyState4me  
    • toto
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:43pm

      Definitely consider USAA, they are the best. A very ethical outfit judging by our experiences.

      Report Post »  
    • GoodStuff
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:44pm

      You’re all acting like a bunch of knee-jerk reactionaries. Geico also fired the voice actor who did the gecko because he went on an anti-tea party rant. So the company fires people from both sides of the political spectrum.

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    • Redfor
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:49pm

      I agree with USAA, Been with them for over 20 years after State Farm screwed me.

      Report Post »  
    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:59pm

      GoodStuff What does that have to do with anything? Either they are wrong for firing or they are not.

      Report Post » Toltepeceno  
    • DirtyDeeds
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:04pm

      I carry USAA and I like them

      Report Post » DirtyDeeds  
    • marybethelizabeth
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:18pm

      Mr. Seidl has written an article with a cliffhangar.

      He never answers the question whether or not Freedomwoks is retarded.

      Again theblaze proves they will print anything, even the opinions of an old man with an overbearing sense of importance.
      Lee Ermy thinks “they” are out to get him.

      Do conservatives drink some kind of special water that makes them think they are being victimized at every turn?

      Report Post » marybethelizabeth  
    • Stephen Markovich
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:21pm

      I salute your great decision to fire Geico!

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    • Unix
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:24pm

      All I can say is come to Farmers Insurance Group, we are #3 in America, and in only 32 states! We have the most discounts, and some great ones for military active and retired!!! Farmers is part of Zurich International, so a stable company…all operators are 911 trained…great Family to join!

      We are Farmers…USAA a good company too.

      Report Post » Unix  
    • barber2
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:31pm

      So silly to see a member of the “ Blame Bush” Obama Crowd accuse conservatives of being guilty of ” playing the victim!” Mary, Mary, quite to the contrary !

      Report Post »  
    • wellhangingchad
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:57pm

      Try 21st century/Farmers. Great conservative company. Great customer service! Low rates too.

      Report Post »  
    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:12pm

      What is only allowed in commercials today is making fun of White Americans to make them look silly, out of touch, zaney, ignorant and the list goes on. Someone like him might have Americans actually believing in themselves again. They can’t have that!

      Report Post » ChiefGeorge  
    • turkey13
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:21pm

      This guy must have not got memo – Obama trashed the 1st Admendment early 2009. By now he should also have noticed that you don’t kid or joke about Obama or even make faces at him. He is the only black that I’v seen the red go up his face when he gets mad – must be because of his white mamma. It probably wasn‘t Geico’s fault – I‘m sure Obama called the CEO directely and told him that if he wasn’t fired the company would be bulldozed under.

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:23pm

      boycotts are organized, and they tend to have blind people follow them.

      Choosing not to buy as an individual for what ever reason is free market, and if enough people feel the same way the business will either thrive or die…

      Report Post » Ballot_Box_Revolution  
    • bdandsl
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:24pm

      They are way more expensive anyway.

      Report Post » bdandsl  
    • sillyfreshness
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:25pm

      Go with a mutual insurance company where the policy holders are the owners rather than stockholders. Companies like Liberty Mutual, Amica, even State Farm are mutual insurance companies.

      Report Post » sillyfreshness  
    • Non-regulator
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:33pm

      Thanks USAA customers. You just saved me 3 bucks a month.

      Report Post » Non-regulator  
    • TXMD
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:44pm

      Try USAA. I’ve been with them since 1966 – and now thanks to changes in client requirements all of my children and now grandchildren have USAA – Insurance, Banking, and Investments – and all right here in the second best location in Texas (and the best one with a river wallk).

      Report Post » TXMD  
    • MAULEMALL
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:48pm

      Brethen Mutual

      https://www.bmic.com/

      Report Post » MAULEMALL  
    • orsoday
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:49pm

      I also confirm USAA. I switched from State Farm several years ago. Better prices and fine service.

      Report Post »  
    • ambrosia
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:06pm

      What do you expect ?
      Geico owner Warren Buffet is Oblameo‘s number one ’Ear Whisperer”.

      It’s the reason Oblameo would not sign onto the Canadian pipeline-
      it would interfere with Buffet’s railway system that makes its money
      transporting the fuel from Canada to the gulf & beyond

      Buffet is not the grandfatherly figure, he wants you to believe he is.
      Just like Oblameo, he is ALL about self.

      The Geico Company has EXTREME crap, going on within its personnel
      and employees, lawsuits left & right.
      There is Extreme anti-gay bullying, in that company,
      which is downplayed & ditched.

      Pretty ironic, how a big Lib, like Buffet allows such chaos to take place
      in his companies.
      The “Practice what you preach” rule, apparently doesn’t include
      Buffet or Oblameo.
      Sooner than later, Geico will be exposed for its hypocrisy & bull.

      Buffet can’t pay everyone off to shut their mouths-
      some people have a conscience, even though Buffet & his bullies do not.

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    • turbo
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:24pm

      I have been a USAA customer for 35 years. There is no better insurance and banking outfit anywhere. Outstanding customer service.

      Report Post »  
    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:31pm

      Actually, I have State Farm my whole married life, plus a little longer, and I have NEVER been disappointed. They have always paid up full and did their best for me whenever I had an accident.
      That’s been 26 years, now.

      Report Post » Anonymous T. Irrelevant  
    • skypilot77
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:31pm

      No one is claiming victim status here. The left would make a big deal and ask for government intervention, new rules, and new regulations. These people have seen the issue and finding alternatives.

      Report Post »  
    • oldduffer
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:36pm

      Progressive Ins. and Groupon along with Geeko have upper mgmt. owners and executives all belonging to the Democrat party. They have also sponsored fundraisers for Obama and other Dems.
      Their employees by a very large percentage are also Democrat.
      Everytime a Republican or conservative buys their product he has contributed to Obama and his ilk.
      We did away from Progressive when we first found out. Groupon ads. go into the spam filter.
      Good for you doing the right thing against capitalists (phony) that want us to be socialists under their leadership and dictates.

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    • Marine 1
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:19pm

      Screw GEICO! Screw Progressive while were at it.

      Those Jackwagons don’t need any business from real American Patriots.

      Way to go Gunney!

      You all know this, the country is going to heck faster than we can save it. This crap has to stop!

      I think the day is rapidly coming when some Americans are going to open a can of “Whoop @$$”, kick some butt, and not bother taking names.

      Just an observation…

      As always…Semper Fi

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    • LameLiberals
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:27pm

      Get USAA. Used to be resticted to just officers and then enlisted were added. Then restricted to 2 year time frame after you separated or got out but that was removed also.

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:41pm

      Government Employees Insurance Corporation-

      Maybe I‘m late with this but most people don’t know what geico means.

      Report Post » SLAPTHELEFT  
    • aChameleon
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:50pm

      I’m cancelling Geico ASAP !!!!!

      Report Post » aChameleon  
    • saranda
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:53pm

      i am sure we all have different experiences with our insurance carrier and mine with USAA was bad on the first claim made and then terrible enough to have me move on the second. like with any insurer you only find out how good they are wben you have a claim. any company can be cheap if you never make a claim, but when you do is when find out if they indeed have good service and USAA failed for me.

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    • starman70
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:00pm

      What do you expect from a company that used cavemen for their advertisements. The company’s officers and directors have a caveman mentality!

      I have State Farm and like it.

      Report Post »  
    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:00pm

      When everybody gets their refund from policy cancellation the top of the check will tell you why gunny got fired for criticizing the union leader in chief.

      Think of all the political donations from geico we have been funding for all these years.

      Report Post » SLAPTHELEFT  
    • starman70
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:04pm

      By the way isn’t GEICO an acronym for Government Employees Insurance Company? Maybe they should change the acronym to mean Government Employees Insurance Company Obama.

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    • thewatcher93
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:10pm

      I wonder if you all read the whole article, a guy who hated the tea party who worked for geico got fired, left or right they don’t care, they don’t want anyone bringing up politics.

      Report Post »  
    • Wolf
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:13pm

      I wish someone would throttle that da** lizard…

      Report Post »  
    • Deb C
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:14pm

      I knew I liked this guy for a reason.

      Report Post » Deb C  
    • Contrarian51
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:16pm

      At least they fired people on either side, so my take is that they just don’t want their product associated with politics. Frankly, there’s nothing wrong with that, so long as they play it the same way on each side.

      I do hate the gecko, and I am SO tired of companies thinking we‘re such a bunch of idiots that we’ll buy anything as long as the sales pitch is made with a British accent.

      Finally, you all do know that GEICO stands for Government Employees Insurance Company, and that it‘s wholly owned by Obama’s buddy Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, correct? Now that’s reason enough for me to buy elsewhere.

      Report Post »  
    • Jaycen
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:24pm

      There‘s a part of me that says you don’t want a spokesman saying ANYTHING political and potentially alienating half your clientelle.

      There’s a bigger part that says this is a war, and you have to take sides. Not taking sides is the same as siding with the Empor….the Administration.

      Report Post » Jaycen  
    • debateanddiscuss
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:25pm

      So would then guess hat your children‘s inheritance will be deminished because you and a bunch of others decided to go against rational fiscal responsibility and give another company more of your children’s money to make a political statement. You certainly have that right. i just don’t see the logic in it.

      Report Post » debateanddiscuss  
    • The Gooch
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:43pm

      Mary…
      What the hell is a “freedomwok”? You’re a peach. Ermey’s “mea culpa” was no secret. A beautiful little swipe brought to you by a member of the “war on women” crowd. So YOUR team is allowed to p!ss and moan over a perceived wrong… but the other side needs to roll over and shut up. Thanks for another lesson in tolerance and civility from the left.

      Report Post »  
    • ImaCountess
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:06pm

      I switched to Nationwide a few months back. I will not hesitate to switch if needed….are you listening, Nationwide?

      Report Post »  
    • churchlady
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:49pm

      Happy to read all of the USAA comments. We love them. The best is whenever another company tries to give us a quote, it’s always the same response back: “You have USAA? Yeah, we can’t top them. They’re really good!”

      Report Post »  
    • angelcat
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 9:30pm

      USAA! We’ve had it and loved it for 43 years.

      Report Post »  
    • Walkabout
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 9:32pm

      marybethelizabeth

      Jerry Doyle ran for congress as a Republican. He lost in the primaries. Nonetheless his acting gigs started drying up, which is why he is a talk show hoist & a darned good one. He is #6.

      So yes conservatives have to watch what they say in Hollywood.

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    • KickinBack
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 9:37pm

      One of the annoying things about cellphones, everybody thinks they can be a reporter.

      Report Post » KickinBack  
    • loriann12
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 9:48pm

      We have SafeCo and it’s been great for us. They insure our house, too, so we get a discount.

      Report Post »  
    • brewers97
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 9:56pm

      GOD Bless Amertica and GOD Bless Gunny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Report Post »  
    • Laus Deo
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 10:01pm

      I‘ve had usaa since ’98 and have never had a problem with them.. In fact, they go out of the way to be quite respectful.

      Report Post » Laus Deo  
    • ERP
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 10:05pm

      @marybethelizabeth

      Did you notice Mary that no one really gives a crap about your opinion?

      Report Post » ERP  
    • DanGordon
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 10:10pm

      Had GEICO Insurance, Now we have USAA and love it! Hooyah to Lee Ermey “Gunney”

      Report Post »  
    • colt1860
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 10:33pm

      I was about to get Geico for my new car… I guess not any more.

      Report Post »  
    • Kristina In Americaland
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 10:35pm

      Watch your skull.

      ***

      Obama will start a war to win this election.

      Argue or agree?

      http://kristinainamericaland.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/hell-freezes-over-chinese-state-run-media-get-it-100-right/

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    • poetopoet
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 11:00pm

      I went to All State very happy, really.

      Report Post » poetopoet  
    • TheMajority
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 11:25pm

      Interesting! How progressive,—our society has become.

      Report Post »  
    • TheMajority
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 11:27pm

      I dropped progressive insurance for the same reason. Good rates, but against my Individualsim. I would rather pay more for Individualism, because I can make more with Individualism.

      Report Post »  
    • TheMajority
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 11:29pm

      By the way “Paul ender”, your 2-party system put us in this position.

      Report Post »  
    • NeoFan
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 11:30pm

      Geico hates conservatives. Conservatives should not give leftist anti American companies any business. Let them insure occupy wall street.

      Report Post »  
    • Fredhead
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 11:42pm

      I have always liked R. Lee Ermey, in whatever role he did, the jackwagon commercial was probably the funniest, always liked him on military history also.
      will stay with State Farm, they have always taken good care of me.

      Report Post » Fredhead  
    • CultureWarriors
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 12:24am

      Well fire GEICO should fire them pronto! They are officially on the list of businesses I will never even consider doing business with.

      BTW – A friend just emailed me this video …

      http://youtu.be/EU-e1rjKuSY

      If you ever thought we were spending too much, this sums it up. It’s really worth watching.

      Report Post » CultureWarriors  
    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 12:51am

      USAA baby, great company, and they have always taken care of me.

      Report Post » Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra  
    • mexneck
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 12:57am

      USAA will take care of you

      Report Post »  
    • as_mad_as_hell
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 3:31am

      Who is the parent company of GEICO? Why, it’s Berkshire Hathaway, run by none other than B.O.’s buddy Warren Buffett. ‘Nuff said.

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    • jcldwl
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 5:03am

      I guess you all didn’t read the last paragraph. They fired their voice over guy in 2010 for bashing Freedomworks. So it appears they are not biased. They just don’t want their spokes people spouting politics. Infringement of speech? or just condition of employment. I’d bet they signed a contract that covers it.

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    • Wildblue3
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 6:15am

      USAA my friend is the way to go. Had them since I was 20 before I started to serve. Great company

      Report Post »  
    • Oldphoto678
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 7:36am

      Smart businesses don’t get involved in politics or hire spokesmen that do. This was purely a business decision, and had nothing what so ever to do with R Lee’s politics. He would have been fired if he had come out against Willard (flipper)Romney or President Obama.

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    • objectivetruth
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 8:43am

      @marybethelizabeth
      Its not a victim mentalitity.Its an observation.Remember just because you think they are out to get you doesn‘t mean that they aren’t I‘m trying to tell you rather politely that these people aren’t crack pots nor do they have a victim mentalitity.
      Its not just this industry.I didn’t sign a non political agreement with my employer.When asked in office[not by my big boss either]If I voted for obama.I stated quite truthfully that I didn’t.Not 24 hours later I was laid off.Did I sue my employer?No I didn’t.I wasn’t fired either merely laid off.Yes I know for a fact that it was political and not lack of work.

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    • Tituspullo
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 8:47am

      I too had their insurance while in the military and kept right up until 9/11. The USPS was shut down for several days due to the Anthrax scare and right around the first of Oct I got a letter from GEICO stating my insurance was cancelled. But my check had been cashed by them on the 20th of Sept. When I called to figure out what had happened they told me it was an error and they would REFUND my payment and I would have to resubmit may payment plus a new charge( one month policy payment up front) and an increase in my rate by 10%. I told them to screw off and a few other things and went to State Farm. Haven t regretted it at all.

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    • gepeterson
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 8:52am

      didn’t anyone read the whole story?? They fired a liberal dude too for harassing Freedomworks. just going off the article its seems they are more a-political than anything.

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    • Thomas_Jefferson
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 9:59am

      Boycott GEICO

      Report Post » Thomas_Jefferson  
    • DetritusScreener
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 11:18am

      USAA for all your insurance, they are the best. If you are military, they are by far the best for banking and investing too.

      Report Post » DetritusScreener  
    • RobbieTLHughie
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 11:24am

      Do y’all ever see how incredibly far out of the mainstream you even are? You‘re abandoing a company you’ve had no issues with because an actor, based soley on he-said-she-said, says a company fired him for knocking on Obama. What happened to “Shut Up & Sing” I thought you folks hated all those ‘hollyweird commie ********’?

      I don’t care what Gieco did or what R. Lee Ermy’s opinion is, that’s not the point – the point is how bloody bat-ball nuts you guys are sometimes, if one person from one company says something you even vaguely disagree with you drop the company like a cannonball.

      You guys are going to run out of companies, I mean Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were, as you say ‘DemoCraps’ so what kind of computer are you going to use? Oh, Linux? Heh… Might want to check into the freaks who make that!

      Hate iPhone cause Apple is for liberal idiots? Use Android? WHOOPS. There’s still Firefox O.S…. Oh wait, they’re openinly liberal too…. Maybe y’all should just give up and live like the rest of humanity and deal with it.

      RobbieTLHughie  
    • objectivetruth
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 12:30pm

      @debateanddiscuss
      Your parents wern’t put on this earth to give you a inheritance.This is what parents try to do for their children.Its also predicated on their children being worth it.It isn’t YOUR MONEY ITS THEIRS.Try as you might, to take it away, by all the chicanary in the world,won’t help you.There are no words for the disgust I feel for you.
      @robbietlhughie
      I see why you are mad.You see these people as being hypocrites.Contrary to public opinion many people on here, as well as all over ,are rethinking their insurance needs.If this incident spurs the change so be it.We are all free to make our own decisions.If most told the truth they wanted to switch from geico anyway.Many have heard the horror stories.Contrary to popular opinion most people don’t change insurance companies like underwear.
      The reason I spoke up is that I’m not in the insurance industry nor holly wierd.I happened to be laid off due to my simple answer of a question asked of me.It wasn’t a long winded diatribe for either party.If this isn’t part of political repression then what is?Would it make us mainstream in your eyes if we put up with this?Please I’d like to know.I’d like to understand how you think.

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    • SquidVetOhio
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 12:49pm

      As the other guys said, USAA. I’ve got them for my car and house and they have an internet bank that I use.

      Report Post » SquidVetOhio  
    • bs369
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 1:28pm

      USAA. Since 1970. Car, home, boat and life. AAA rated insurance company.

      Report Post »  
    • Bogusbob
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 2:09pm

      Been with CSAA for 43 years now. Perfectly happy. Hoope the Gunny if happy. I love this guy anyway. I spent 5 happy uears in the Corps (thats corpse to you liberals according to obumble). Semper Fi Gunny.

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    • gouchrcouch
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 3:00pm

      GO With Calif Cassualty they are one of the few that still write paper on “0” deductable.

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    • chowthen
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 3:19pm

      When USAA opened enrollment to veterans I switch my banking and insurance with them.

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    • Lt_Scrounge
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 4:52pm

      I’ve been with USAA since 1984. I’ve looked at possibly changing carriers and the cost difference is ludicrous. Now that they’ve begun allowing any vet of a pay grade E-4 and above, they can only get stronger. I pay about the same for a year as it would cost me for 6 months at any other carrier, including Geico. I recommend USAA to anyone who qualifies. Same goes for Allstate for home owners insurance. They have both paid their claims very quickly and without hassles. The only reason why I had Allstate was because my house was so old that USAA wouldn’t cover it.

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    • Eblaze44
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 5:03pm

      @CPLGEORGE – over priced insurance.

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    • Jerrymac80
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 7:57pm

      Don’t go knee-jerking.

      Remember, they canned that other idiot and he was a Liberal.

      The company as an entity is fairly apolitical.

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    • Rex Whitmer
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 8:55pm

      I agree with George. They’re great!

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    • Dflatch
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 9:54pm

      Agreed, Progressive isn’t just a clever name, they are run by them. I‘m a retired squid and I’m with USAA.

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    • RGFROMTEXAS
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:25am

      I Live in San Antonio, Texas, headquarters of USAA and a retired
      employee. It is a recipricol business, no stock, lowest rates and
      best Customer Service. Credit card has lowest interest. Complete
      Services

      1)..Actiive military
      2)..Military Veterans
      3)..Spouses of USAA Members
      4)..Widows(ers) and former Spouse of USAA
      5)..Individuals who parents are/were USAA Members
      6)..Employees

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USAA

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  • sandrunner
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:23pm

    we don‘t need no stinkin’ GEICO insurance

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    • iampraying4u
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:53pm

      Thats ok i just canceled my policies with them

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    • izzy1127
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 7:38am

      Too much of a “knee-jerk” reaction here. Has anyone heard the other side of the story? Didn’t think so. Just because someone says something makes it fact? Is it possible that it was in his contract to make no political statements since he is a representative of the insurance company? I’ve had Geico insurance for many, many years now, and had no problems so far. I really don’t care about their political affiliation. Doesn’t affect my coverage and rates. You guys are acting no different than the people boycotting Chick-Fil-A. Stupid for them to do so, and stupid for you to do so.

      Romney/Ryan 2012

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  • grayling646
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:22pm

    I’m not taking up for GEICO (I don‘t care for any company that has the word ’government‘ in it’s name) but when I owned my Convenience Store I never talked about politics on the store property nor did I allow my employees. Never allowed them to wear any kind of political t-shirts either. My customers were both Republican and Democrat. I wanted their money, not their political support.

     
    • lapua338shooter
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:30pm

      We cancelled GEICO last year – both the business insurance & the vehicle insurance. I really don’t like that company & now, after reading this, I like them even less. We had all kinds of trouble with them regarding coverages & such.

      Any company with “government” in their title should make you very cautious to deal with.

      I’m happy to say we all feel very safe in the good hands of that other comapny….

       
    • grayling646
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:33pm

      Having said that I hope GEICO goes down in flames. I have never liked them or most of their stupid commercials.

       
    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:45pm

      Jeez, hopefully I never bought anything from you.

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    • marine249
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:46pm

      Same with me when I had a fast food store. [ I would say what it was
      but many people out there would know who I am.]
      But if anyone asked, I told them what I thought.
      Same when I was a police officer for 20 years.
      and when I work for the feds in the 2000.

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    • MnNiceUSAFret
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:55pm

      I’m with you on this one Grayling646. What most people don’t understand is that our 1st amendment rights only reach so far. If, as condition of employment, one decides to enact such a policy as yours, you are fully within your right. I may not agree with the act of stifling free speech but I also understand where you are coming from. As long as you apply it equally across the board there shouldn’t be a problem. Unlike a lot of schools who advocate the free exhange of ideas and degate where, as long as you praise and support Obama, you are in their good graces but if you disagree or say anything negative about him then may GOD have mercy on you. Perfect example of this was the teacher in N. Carolina this past spring when some of her students tried to debate her and her views. Absolutely wrong on her part!! And what did she get? An early start to summer vacation without so much as an admonition or verbal reprimand much less a written reprimand.

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:03pm

      MnNiceUSAFret The1st amendment only has to do with congress not passing laws to stifle free speech. The 1st has nothing to do with either grayling or the geico situation, no reason to even bring it up.

      However, not spending their money with geico or grayling is anyone’s tight.

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:05pm

      I meant to say right not tight, and that right is not negotiable.

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    • grayling646
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:16pm

      Tolt:

      Do you have a job? If so, are there any rules you have to follow concerning your work ethic, safety and language? Or do you work for a union or the government?

       
    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:31pm

      grayling646 What does that have to do with anything? I am a disabled vietnam veteran and will spend my money where I please. That’s how it works, I have no say in how you run your business and you have no say in how I spend my money. Got it?

      Now you are trying to make me out to be someone I am not. I am a flag waving, conservative voting, disabled veteran. I spend my money where I choose and I support everyone’s right to do the same.

      That’s the only statement I have made other than clarifying the 1st amendment. Get over it, I do not care how you run your business or spend your money. Do not be “offended” If I do not choose to spend mine with you. That’s very left wing thinking.

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:41pm

      So your situation is different than geico’s, then why bring it up if it has nothing to do with it? You post your info on a forum and get upset that someone does not post as you would like them to. I’m guessing you are a left winger as this is a left wing stance. Maybe you should not post stuff about yourself in places like this if it bothers you. I spend my money WHERE I CHOOSE and that includes not with progressive or geico. Get over it, spend yours on obama if you wish.

      Why would you try to convince me to spend my money other than where i choose?

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    • CenterLineStripe
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:15pm

      Did any of you notice the paragraph at the end of the story…

      “This isn’t the first time GEICO has canned someone for making political statements. GEICO voiceover man Lance Baxter was fired in April 2010 for leaving a nasty message on the voicemail of Freedomworks wondering if the group was “mentally retarded.”

      Seems to me they were being balanced so as to get customers like GRAY was sayin. The hypocracy of some people here is amazing, considering how much you people complain about the lefts hypocracy.
      Just sayin…

      Take care,
      Centerlinestripe

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    • Patriot Z
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:24pm

      whereareyourbrains…..good question he is a good employer. politics and religion are divisive. his goal was to make money not debate peoples belief systems. you want to cry hitler but his is the best system of all, believe what you want just keep it to yourself when representing his company. its not restricting Anyones belief its trying to keep the damn peace while at WORK. you are supposed to work at work not surf the web, not debate politcs, not look for porn

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    • grayling646
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:13pm

      @ TOLT:

      Maybe we just misunderstand each other but your initial comment indicated to me that you had a problem with me instituting rules in my business and expecting my employees to adhere to the same. Sort of like every other business.

      Tks to the others for your agreement.

      OK. Gonna feed the doggies and go to mom’s for supper. She’s 82 and as spry as a spring chick. God bless her.

       
    • Contrarian51
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:24pm

      @WHEREAREYOURBRAINS and the other idiots criticizing GRAYLING646, are you a bunch of union or community organizers? Did someone give you the idea that a private business is a democracy? If the employer wants business from all comers without regard to their political leanings, then it’s absolutely the right thing to do to not have employees antagonize customers by discussing politics in the workplace, not to mention that it’s a quick way to get otherwise productive employees to spend more time arguing than working. Bottom line, it‘s the employer’s choice because it‘s the employer’s business. Don’t like it? Quit and start your own business, and you can spend your whole day talking politics and telling someone with an Obama bumper sticker to take his business elsewhere. The rest of us look forward to contributing to your unemployment checks.

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:47pm

      Contrarian51 What an ignorant jackass. Like I said, I am a disabled vietnam veteran so you will not be contributing to unemployment checks for me. You WILL however have to contribute to my veterans benefits unless you choose to leave the country which would not bother me in the least.

      You think you can pretend to push people into spending money where they do not want to by making ignorant assumptions of who they are? Apparently you do and it’s amazing how many conservatives sound a lot like Iibtards. I think both parties are doomed because of the extremists on both sides.

      Grayling, my reference was to me not spending money at your business. The reason really does not matter, but it’s my choice. No matter how many moron’s like contrarian there are.

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 7:53pm

      CenterLineStripe BOTH sides have their share of hypocrites but I do not see it here.

      Do you really think there were no Iibtards that closed their accounts when the Iibtard was fired? Sure they did, just like some are boycotting chic-fil-a. Ilbtards dide it when the Iibtard was fired, conservatives are doing it now.

      Many conservatives are almost as bad as the Iibtards, just Iibtards are worse.

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    • grayling646
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:13pm

      First of all I had fried chicken, rice & gravy, green beans and fried cream corn with a biscuit and sweet tea. Holy Cow am I full.

      Tolt, I never asked you or anyone else to spend your money at my store but when someone did, I did everything I could to keep them. I believe part of that effort involved not ******* them off because of some political view I had. That’s all.

       
    • grayling646
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:18pm

      Hmmmm…wasn’t aware that word was banned. that‘s ’i s s i n g‘ with a ’p’ in front. I’ll find another word. Any suggestions?

       
    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:42pm

      grayling You could always use small L‘s for i’s as in plsslng. Not exactly the same but readable. I use a large i for the L in Iibtard to get past it.

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    • grayling646
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:56pm

      Tks Tolt. Wish I still had my store. I’d buy you a cup of coffee.

       
    • Contrarian51
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 11:06pm

      @Toltepeceno

      So it is your position that an employer does not have the right to impose rules on his employees’ behavior? And you call ME ignorant? Perhaps you don’t understand that an employer hires employees to perform certain duties in exchange for their compensation, and if the employer decides that making political statements is detrimental to the business, he has the right to tell them it’s off limits. You sound like the little idiot during the Wisconsin nonsense who worked at Noodles and didn’t like it that the employer told him when to show up, what to cook, how to cook it, and when to go home. Oh, the horror.

      By the way, and not to be unsympathetic, but what does your disability have to do with it? Here. I‘ll give you a clue since you don’t seem to have one: Nothing.

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    • objectivetruth
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 8:59am

      I would agree with you save for one thing.I didn’t sign any such agreement where I worked.It was well known not to discuss politics with customers.That isn’t where my problem came from.I was asked by a fellow employee if I voted for obama.[It wasn't when customers were in house.It was before the day started]Frankly I didn’t feel comfortable answering it at all.I did though and answered truthfully.I didn’t vote for obama.It wasn’t a hot 24 hours lated that I was laid off.The excuse was flimsy at best DId I accept being laid off gracefully?Yes I did.Did I sue my employer?No I didn’t

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  • chips1
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:21pm

    Appologizing to a Lib is the kiss of death. It should never happen!!!!

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    • The Gooch
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:58pm

      Au contraire, mon ami. I’ve seen this busybody “I own you AND your opinions” approach taken by alleged conservatives/Christians. Granted, the left tends to be more apt to want to shut you up and shut you down, but they don’t hold a monopoly on this type of behavior. I was fired from a job for writing a letter to the editor as a private citizen that rankled the powers that be at a former place of employment. I wrote the letter (regarding substance abuse) on my own time, never identified my profession or employer… but, as is the policy of most (if not all) papers, had to give my full name and a general address. I didn’t disparage any particular concern; I merely challenged the wisdom and efficacy of throwing buckets of money at substance abusers and the act of compelling them into treatment. That was enough to fire up the so-called conservatives and Christians up the ladder at my place of employment to say I was no longer welcome. Why? Because I dared challenge mental health’s approach to dealing with junkies… or, more correctly, the allocation of funds (i.e., gubment money). I questioned the all-mighty (taxpayer) dollar. Hell, I even encouraged people to educate themselves on recidivism and the foolish notion that ANYONE can “cure” addiction. I even encouraged people to become politically active and contact their elected reps with concerns. BLASPHEMER!
      So, no, the busybodies and thugs aren’t just on the left.

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    • barber2
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:37pm

      GOOCH: Interesting distraction comment. Now back to THIS election : Nobama 2012 No Democrats 2012

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    • V-Forge
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:48pm

      @Gooch
      Sounds to me like your situation is half of a two sided story that we are not getting the other half of. The situation sounds odd and your employer more liberal than anything. Personally i think addicts getting coddled with government money is a waste of time and i’m as conservative as it gets. I say you get tested and stuff found in your system you get to sit in a small room with bars till the blood is clear. I don’t care what your situation is. There are consequences for your actions and you can’t take the easy way out. Rehab of that kind is a joke. Some teddy bear wielding psychologist liberal concept that thinks a boost in self esteem will trump a biological craving that powerful. You know, if you eat rat poison you pay the price. Do drugs and you might have to sit in a cell screaming with the shakes and die alone. Those drugs sound fun now? I’d help any man that really seeks help but the current system sees these people getting patted on the back and encouraged by other addicts at meetings for years. I guess i can say that i do not have the experience of “Being there” I kept straight and avoided that kind of thing so i expect people to live up to what i have and have little pity for those that can’t. I do however have compassion for genuine effort to break free of the chains but i will not be patient forever if it becomes a cycle.

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    • michael48
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:53pm

      gooch…have you learned rino/dem-wit are the same party????…it’s a NWO thingy…good cop/bad cop every 4 years…have to vote (R) but once the comrade crowd is gone..time to deal with the rino-craps..no more going along to get along…we’re close ..if not already… to losing this country to THUGS and LUSHs…

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    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:17pm

      I don’t see them dropping Alec Baldwin for the crap that comes out of his mouth…I know its a different business he represents but its clearly partisan.

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    • The Gooch
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:08pm

      barber2
      Embrace your authoritarians with the proper designation attached to their name as you will. I generally agree the left is worse at the “shut up or else…” game. I’m just attempting to illustrate you need beware ALL authroritarians and their desire to control, limit and (above all else) punish. Stick your fingers in your ears and assume all is right ant good with team R… or challenge the busybodies and hypocrites from that side also.

      V-Forge
      Um… you pretty much restated my stance and insinuated I held a conflicting opinion that was fueled by a defense of junkies and their lifestyles. WTF? I was fired for taking a conservative/libertarian stance as a private citizen against wasting money on the pointless endeavor of trying to save all of th great American junkies. The only person that saves a junky is said junky. Believe as you will. I’m not sure whether to be amused or confused. I THINK we agree… but I’m not sure, ’cause I don‘t you’re sure.

      All I’m saying is be on guard from the busybodies and authoritarians from BOTH sides. They’re out and there VERY concerned about you thinking for yourself and having your own opinion on any number of subjects. It sucks when you have to kowtow to these goons… whether they’re thumping a Bible or stink of patchouli.

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    • The Gooch
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:26pm

      I apologize for the typos… I’m watching TV while typing, not huffing glue.

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  • RJJinGadsden
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:21pm

    Many, many years ago GEICO gave me the highest quote that I had ever heard for auto insurance. Vowed to stay away from them….but their commercials have been funny. Now, I probably won’t bother watching them anymore.

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    • barber2
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:35pm

      RJ: Those funny commercials are EXPENSIVE and occupy the screen 24 /7 ….hence those high rates . Sounds like they have a friend in the White House ? Snakes and lizards…

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    • QuincySmith
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:00pm

      rj;

      I will watch their commercials with greater interest now. Following the progressive expose, I wondered about geico, no longer wonder. Anyway, while my wife hates their commercials, I generally smile – now I will watch content and see if they air as many.

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:29pm

      BARBER2, I was talking about a price quote from GEICO back over thirty years ago when they could only sell insurance to government employees. I mean that it was actually more than three times most other quotes. It was ridiculous. Now, not only did I not have any tickets or accidents on my record, I was also in LE, and had numerous driving courses that were supposed to be good for safe driving discounts. The other companies did offer those discounts. GEICO wouldn’t even discuss it. I have laughed at their commercials that I do find funny, and the Ermey “Jackwagon” one was a favorite. I have no intention of ever even considering the purchase of their insurance, and now if they are going to treat Ermey that way for his thoughts and free speech. I’ll just mute their commercials from now on. Our cats would make a quick snack of that gecko too.

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  • floridareader
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:19pm

    Who are they going to worship when BHO is gone?

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  • Mopar 1969
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:19pm

    Cancelling Geico Monday morning going with State Farm regardless how much I will pay.

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    • doomytram
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:25pm

      Keep USAA in mind. The only requirement, I think, is that you are related to another USAA Member or previous military. They typically have great service, rates, and protection.

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    • barber2
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:37pm

      DOOMY: Good company.

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    • dodgedart1966
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:55pm

      Nice screen name

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:36pm

      Every vet or family of a vet needs to check out usaa.

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    • sta
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:07pm

      Esurance has been VERY good to us. Great rates and prompt service.

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  • doomytram
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:17pm

    The Military, current and Past, is going to vote against Obozo to the tune of 85% against.
    However, he is there boss and he hates them, so he wants to build his civilian defense that is full of illegal aliens, American Haters, and High School dropouts. So, the Commander in Chief may just decide that if his Army‘s don’t like him, then their vote shouldn’t count. The Empty Suit King wants to hollow out those conservative voters. Not this year though……. keep Holder out of the Military’s votes, because our beloved troops can’t vote loudly enough against Obozo.

    As for Geico, what a pathetic batch of Commies.

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    • AirtechJr
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:26pm

      Have a 1 hour layover. Should be enough time to get a new insurance company.

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  • drattastic
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:13pm

    Every dollar you give Progressive or Geico is a potential buck in the pocket of obama and the democrat party . If you have insurance with either of them change now, it will be like taking money out of obama’s pocket for a change . Now wouldn’t that make you sleep just a little bit better tonight.

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    • Want our country back
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:21pm

      Include AARP, they stand to make Gzillions from obamacare….

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:15pm

      Want our country back Agreed on AARP, I have never been a member and never will and they bother me constantly. My mother quit them long ago over their political stance.

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    • Silver Lining
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 9:19pm

      Regarding AARP – any time I have received any solicitations from them directly or from one of the companies who solicit in their name (such as auto insurance solicitations) I have marked the application with a big red “NO” with the explanation that I will not support any organization that supports Obamacare, package each and every piece of paper received, including the original envelope, into the postage-paid envelope that they always include, and send it right back to them. I figure they will have to pay twice for every piece of spam paper that they send me. Eventually the mailings stopped. Perhaps they got the message.

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  • Salamander
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:13pm

    Sounds to me like Geico is the namby-pamby Jackwagon!

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  • Netizen Kane
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:12pm

    GIECO: Give me 15 minutes and I’ll find you someone else for your car insurance…..

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    • Salamander
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:14pm

      Yeah, just don‘t go to ’Progressive’!

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    • doomytram
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:23pm

      Let’s start a campaign to go Chick Fil A on Progressive and Gieco. Just get away from Obozo commies and Warren Buffet’s Polarized Communism.

      It’s time to Go GO Go bye bye High Priced Progressive commies.

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  • Bob
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:11pm

    I used to carry Geico motorcycle insurance…….never again!

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  • Too_Far_Gone
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:10pm

    Oh come on ! I’m running out of insurance companys !!

    Here I go again ..

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:29pm

      Any military person and their family can go with USAA.

      What would happen if a Conservative company fired an employee for being pro-Obama?

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    • scout n ambush
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:31pm

      Try Liberty Mutual

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  • PhineasJWhoopee
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:09pm

    Insurance companies love obama. He is forcing everyone ( that works for a living ) to buy insurance or face the wrath of the IRS. Just like car insurance, once it is a law that you must have it the rates will sky rocket. That way medical care will be free at last, free at last, to everyone who have never worked for a living.

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    • Worriedboomer
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:10pm

      That’s not quite the whole story, Phineas. At the same time that he‘s requiring everyone to buy insurance he’s putting requirements on insurance companies to cover so many different things that they aren’t going to be able to afford to meet the government requirements. The next step is to drive the insurance companies out of business by making them so much more expensive than the government options, so that we wind up with a “single payor” system which is 100% government controlled.
      That’s the long term plan of Obamacare.
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    • objectivetruth
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 11:43am

      Either way we die.What will it do to stop ID theft in the medical realm?Nothing but entrench it.Hell they will get mega bucks without threat of incarceration now.Terror cells organized crime even individuals who hate you.Just use your name and ss number for medical treatment.They don’t get the follow up care and find out thats it terminal oh well they die.Oh but wait so does the innocent victim of the crime.They force medical treatment on them for a non existant disease.We know all about the powers of the medical profession don’t we.Sorry if I seem bitter I am.I’ve been going through this very issue.I’ve been told I need an attorney for the crimes that were commited against me.Glen talks about his eyes shooting blood.My head is about to explode,, while swiveling around like reagans in the exorcist.

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  • MojoHand
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:08pm

    Not surprising from The Government Employees Insurance COmpany. You thought they wouldn’t be protective of their messiah? The CEOs of GEICO and “Progressive” are both in the bag for their Marxist saviour. You’d think that ANY company that A) is out to make a profit and B) is in an industry that has been denigrated as much as the insurance industry has been by this regime, would have more conservative values.

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  • CK1911
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:08pm

    There are so many phrases the Gunney has uttered over the years that would be appropriate here, but to keep it clean, I’ll just say this:Geico sucks. So do Progressive.

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  • usmc1063
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:06pm

    He forged two Cardnial Sins. One he should not have said what he said at that fund raiser it was not the time or the place. Two after he said it he shouldn’t have backed down form his statement. I can only say one thing Gunny I still like ya. Semper Fi Marine

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    • Bulldog2036
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:38pm

      …damned straight…since when does a MARINE back down!!!…SEMPER FI…….

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  • dmforman
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:05pm

    Having met and heard Ermey several times, anyone who knows him or has heard him knows how much he loves our country. He is a man who has strong values and walks his talk. He is a true American and proud of it!

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    • woodyee
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:04pm

      Very nice gentleman. He was doing a supporting Toys For Tots at MCRD San Diego a couple of years ago when Mrs. Woodyee and I bumped into him.

      Nothing Hollywood about him; he is and always will be a US Marine!!

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  • blanco5
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:05pm

    It’s a really bad time to be a veteran and/or a conservative, but a great time to be a loser on welfare or an al qeda living in America!

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    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:12pm

      I’m a veteran and a constitutional conservative and I trash the regime daily on here so if all of a sudden I stop,well…………………..

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    • blanco5
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:16pm

      I hear ya—I have told many that I am NOT suicidal or wanting to “go” anywhere and be on my own! I am sure we will hear about more and more “disappearances.”

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:03pm

    Gotta love the gunny but he’s wrong about Barry,he isn‘t a socialist he’s a Marxist it’s like splitting hairs though really because both are anti-American and anti-capitalist. Our gulags are being prepared for political prisoners and we’ll see much more persecution of ANYONE who speaks out against the regime.

    You see people being picked up illegally regularly to ‘get their minds right’,I never thought I’d see the day our government picked up people illegally and sent for a psych evaluation,I think that‘s called the ’fundamental transformation of America;.

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    • MetalPatriot
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 8:23pm

      I noticed nobody commented on your post. It seems very common for people to avoid the difficult conversations. People are just too naive (or ignorant) to believe what is happening. I wonder, “Is it just the internet crowd that is oblivious or is the majority of the population?” Maybe the people that truly understand are working/planning/saving instead of posting.

      I’m a huge fan of Gunny. He’s done so many things for the Marines. His weapons show from a few years ago “Lock and Load” is hysterical and informative for both veterans and civilians. He writes columns in tactical weapons magazines that are great too.

      We have to wonder, “Was there something in his contract limiting his public opinions?” Possibly. Like the gentleman here that doesn’t allow employees to talk politics on work property. Most places I’ve worked have that policy for the same reasons he stated. Also, papers were signed that said you are a representative of the company image while NOT WORKING. You sign because you need the job, but fail to understand the free speach implications.

      FEMA/goulags? YES. Anybody denying it will be the first ones to change their thoughts/views or turn in their neighbors to survive.

      We needed to change our insurance to save $ this year. Progressive (Soros funded) was out. We considered Gecko (lol) but upon the Gunny incident decided not to look into their prices.

      Thank YOU for understanding what’s truly at stake. There’s a few of us, most keep quiet, un

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    • mr.goodvibe
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 9:14pm

      Socialism Facism, Marxism, Communism just different shades of Red we know what he means.

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    • objectivetruth
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 12:55pm

      I don’t avoid it.I know the truth and you hit the nail on the head.Its also much worse than you imagine.Its not just mental orders either.Its physical ones as well.You can be forced into medical treatment for a non existant disease and literally treated to death.Cancer is a favorite one.its easier to fake than most.Their are quite a number of diseases that can be faked where the treatment will kill you,[even if healthy you won't be for long they will see to it].There are a number of naturally occuring diseases that are mistaken for lethal disease.First off the top of my head would be blastocycosis.its a fungal infection that Amphotericin can cure.It many times is misdiagnosised as a form of cancer.This is from docs who care and are honest.In the US its seen as rare and many don’t have experience with it.
      They learned from their nazi masters.They will use this and home based medicine to kill.You will be transported to the local morgue for temporary storage then the train ride to the crematorium AKA Fema Camps.This way no evidence of cattle cars living victims or the other sundry list of atrocities.When asked if ever, well you know it was the publics good.They were afterall crazies destined to destroy blah blah.All as an excuse for their own atrocities.
      Brings me around to another point.Obama is the icing on the cake.He didn’t do this himself.He is merely the public centerpiece of sixty years worth of work by the inside enemy.He is not the puppetmaster merely the puppet.

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  • wisehiney
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:01pm

    Progressive and Geico owners are big weasel supporters. Stay away.

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    • DesertCactus
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:09pm

      Proggressive takes its name for what it is. Company was started by big progressive . Both Geico and progressive are nothing but a big old liberal companies

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    • CK1911
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:12pm

      Don’t worry. After Romney wins, Buffet will be suckng up to him, too.

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    • CPLGEORGE
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:40pm

      Progressive is also under scrutiny for taking the stand in a suit for refusing to pay for the wrongful death of its’ own client.

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  • Want our country back
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:00pm

    How sad, unless you goose step with these people, they will try and destroy you, I’ve NEVER seen anything like this in all my 65 years…. GOD HELP US.

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    • barber2
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:28pm

      Agree. The Obama Administration reminds me of the stories of life under Hitler and Stalin. Big Brother governments. And the Lap Dog Media control is truly unAmerican. The Zimmerman media circus was the most appalling thing I ever remember witnessing. The Democrats associated with this case spit in the face of freedom , fairness, and individual rights. Talk about racism . The “ white Hispanic” Zimmerman ? Appalling. That was when the Obama Administration showed their real allegiance and their true colors.

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    • The Gooch
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:11pm

      That pendulum swings both ways. Granted, leftist and progressives are more militant in their “do as I say… or else” antics, but to assume there are not authoritarians and busybodies on the right with the same mindset is naive. The temperance movement comes to mind and elements on the right will latch onto the “ban it/burn it” brigade that is often politicized by the left (see the PMRC and the general attack on the entertainment industry… right-leaning kooks have seen the devil in books and art for centuries and now in electronic media).
      Anyone here still watching Bill O’Reilly? Yeah, tell me he’s not a so-called conservative all about controlling thought and behavior. And I used to be a VERY loyal viewer.
      Remember Peter King wanting to take your guns? I do.
      Here’s a thought: Beware any man or concern with THE ANSWER. There‘s a good chance you’re about to be told what you can’t think or do. And when these goons are in power, it really doesn’t matter whether they lean left or right. What matters is they can and will step on you.
      Is Romney not a progressive? Convince me he’s not.

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    • barber2
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:35pm

      GOOCH: Compared to Obama ? Surely you jest. If Big Brother Obama gets four more years of his ” Forward Change,” you will not have to worry about your freedoms. They will be history. As will America as we’ve known it. Nobama 2012 No Democrats 2012

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    • The Gooch
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:24pm

      barber2
      In general, I agree. Progressives are shameless authoritarians, but my experience has been that not all Ds are progressives (see my home state’s Joe Manchin) and there are more than a few progressive Rs (oh, for example Mitt Romney, John McCain, et al.). And let‘s clarify what we’re really referring to: An authoritarian approach to underlings vs. an authoritative approach.
      Mandating that probes be shoved up inside pregant women to prove to them their pregant before an abortion? Um… they probably already know that… SINCE THEY’RE CHOOSING TO GET AN ABORTION. I am by no means an abortion proponent (legalized in this country by cowardly mental gymnastics), but this is one of the best recent examples of stupid crap backed by so-called conservatives. NOT a way to win the fence sitters to the cause. Just proves some on the right can be as stupid and authoritarian as those on the left.

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  • Jenny Lind
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:00pm

    Only commercial I have ever liked was recent when the lizard says “watch it crabcakes” to the crab. Whoever wrote that was GOOD.

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  • Indymaverick
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 12:56pm

    I`m cancelling Geico as soon as possible.

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    • Want our country back
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 1:18pm

      Yep, fight fire insurance with fire insurance….. I will NEVER EVER support a company that does not believe in Freedom of Speech. That’s what this election is about.

      Romney/Ryan 2012

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 12:55pm

    Lee, you rock. I wouldn’t by insurance from that lizzard-lovin’ company ever. I’m so sick of libs and their garbage.

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    • Stehekin912
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 5:12pm

      Doesn’t Warren Buffet or himself in one of his many iterations, own GEICO?

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    • TRONINTHEMORNING
      Posted on August 26, 2012 at 6:23pm

      Probably; as Buffet is a useless pink little man. Go play with your lizard, Warren.

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    • RobbieTLHughie
      Posted on August 27, 2012 at 11:32am

      Warren Buffet is worthless? Man, you don’t have to agree with him but you probably should pre-read what you post on here sometimes…

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