I have a feeling the freepers are going to boycott Progressive Insurance

[La_Serpiente]

I have a feeling that the freepers are going to boycott Progressive Insurace because the Chairman, Peter Lewis, is going to donate 10 million dollars to unseat President Bush.

From what I have heard, Progressive has had the best rates around. Is this true? Just wondering.

Anyhow, in a show of support, I think we should think about changing our insurance policies to Progressive insurance.

It is just a reccomendation.

here is their website:

http://www.progressive.com/

[goddess40]

1. Progressive Insurance

Yes, Progressive has by far the best rates in this area (WI). My mom recently got her car insurance from them after checking rates with other companies. Progressive was by far the best.

[La_Serpiente]

2. Awesome

that means we have the upper hand then.

No cheap Republican would place political intrests over saving money.

[Bronco69]

3. I've had Progressive for 3 years now.

Knowing they are donating to unseat Bush*, I guess I'll have them for a LONG time!

[CityZen-X]

15. Me Too

Progressive has been the cheapest for me for some time. Now after this announcement I am not looking for another!

[OldCurmudgeon]

4. let 'em boycott

I doubt very much that a typical freeper is a desirable car insurance customer. More likely, they're drunk, irrational and given to fits of road-rage. If the freepers boycott Progressive (or any other ins. company) the rates for those who stay will likely improve.

Now if someone starts up "Reaganomics Insurance", that charges them twice as much for minimal coverage, screws them mercilessly when they have to pay out, and greatly rewards its CEO at the expense of the ratepayers, maybe the freepers will switch to it.

"Here's your application for a Reaganomics Insurance Company policy. Please fill in the blanks: A _____ and his _____ are soon _______.
That's it! You're approved!"

[SammyWinstonJack]

22. ROFL!

"Reaganomics Insurance" Love the app. :evilgrin:

[spooky3]

24. That's great!! LOL!!!!

[PDittie]

5. Most certainly, in Texas

I just renewed my auto insurance with them after switching six months ago.

Had been with Allstate for about ten years prior to that.

They came in about 15% less after extensive comparison.

[Ernesto]

6. I like their name

But do you have a link about their chairman making such a donation?

[ibegurpard]

7. Definitely a reason to look into them.

I'd be willing to pay MORE for insurance knowing it was going to a company that wants to oust him.

[Don Claybrook]

8. I thought they lost their collective pickup truck in Washington, D.C.

Don't you need to have physical posession of the truck in order to get it insured?

[Orangepeel]

9. Cool! I'm a customer, already

Fortunately, I can't really rate their service because I've never had a claim. But they seem okay.

Are you sure about the donation? I haven't heard about it.

[rucky]

10. heh, heh..."Progressive"

Ya think the Republian racketeers are trying to stop them from undercutting the industrywide price-gouging scheme?

Their ads are funny, too.

[Iris]

11. I was thinking of checking out other insurance comps. but think

I'll stick around until after the elections at least!

[Hamlette]

12. Link to the thread re: donation

he's a friend of Soros. Read the article, mentions how Lewis gave 10 million to a Dem orgainzation to GOTV.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=688540&mesg_id=688540

[maxanne]

13. they may have good rates

but my autobody guy says they suck to deal with in the event of a claim. They want the body shop to work with used parts, which may not be a bad thing if you have an old car - but I don't want a used bumper going on my brand new (first ever in my life) car.

[rucky]

14. So they Recycle

and that's how they keep their rates low so shlubs like me can afford insurance.

Progressive, indeed.

[Ernesto]

17. Parts is parts

[dobak]

25. used bumper?

Who cares if the body parts are used?

1 - It is recycling
2 - A used bumper is just as good as a new bumper

The only reason your body shop friend hates it is because used parts can be harder to find.

Instead of 1 phone call, he may have to make 3-4.

[Wednesdays]

16. Sounds great, but...

...the Chairman, Peter Lewis, is going to donate 10 million dollars to unseat President Bush.

This sounds good, but before I throw my support to them, I wish to verify this. Please tell us your source of information.

[Wednesdays]

18. Answering my own question...

Lewis is part of Soros' club of donors to the Democratic Party. I googled his name and saw that he's been active in reforming marijuana laws...he's a regular user! So much for the sterotype of marijuana users as just being "burn-outs!"

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0810sorospac10.html

The freepers are organizing a boycott against Progressive...

http://209.157.64.200/focus/f-news/1009880/posts

[REP]

19. Way Cool

I've been a Progressive customer for a while because they offered me at better policy that was several hundred dollars cheaper than my previous coverage. I've never filed a claim, and I only deal with them when I renew my policy, but they're always great.

[ElementaryPenguin]

20. Progressive Kicks Ass! My brother-in-law is a rep!! I am proud of Lewis!

My father-in-law used to work with him! Very cool dude!! Hooray for him - and thank God for Soros!

[PVnRT]

21. I've had them for about nine months now

Excellent coverage and customer support, and I was saying that before I learned about this. Frankly it just cements me choosing them over and over again.

And, yes, they have fantastic rates.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

23. Let's fight dirty

Whenever the subject of insurance comes up, sing high praises to Progressive but don't EVER mention politics.