‘So you’re launching a brand new program and are CHARGING for it?’
The anti-Trump activists behind the Lincoln Project, one of the most ineffective political action committees in history, are still coming up with new ways to deplete the retirement savings of their loyal followers, mostly Democrats aged 75 and above. The group launched a new media venture on Substack this week, Lincoln Square, that requires a paid subscription to access the vast majority of content. Its elderly fans weren’t pleased, with some starting to suspect that the Lincoln Project might be a massive grifting operation.
“Yet more pay-to-play?” one commenter wrote on the Lincoln Square website. “No can do. Sorry, but all this content that requires a paid sub is starting to feel like a grift.” Another fumed: “So you’re launching a brand new program and are CHARGING for it?” The comment was accompanied by an eye-roll emoji, symbolizing disdain and disbelief.
The new site launched Tuesday with a series of “not to be missed” livestream interviews with former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan, liberal activist Ben Meiselas, MSNBC host Katie Phang, Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg, and liberal journalist Tim Miller. The comments section quickly filled up with frazzled seniors unable to access the livestream, while others complained that the greedy founders were asking them to fork over even more of their precious retirement incomes.
“This is a sad day,” wrote Sherri L. “I have watched everything you guys do! Sorry I can’t watch because me and my husband live off his social security alone.” Another user offered a similar lament: “Cannot afford the subscription, I’m on a senior fixed income.” Another complained that he was among the many “older but EXPERIENCED resistors” who was “feeling left behind.” Michelle P. explained that her retirement would be better spent on “household necessities.” Another user, Elaine S., remarked that she would only consider a paid subscription if former MSNBC host Joy Reid was added to the lineup of partisan entertainers.
Pamela S., a 77-year-old grandmother, vented in response to another user who said he didn’t think a Lincoln Square subscription, which runs between $100-$500 annually, was worth the money. “I’m constantly being hit with a request to donate [to the Lincoln Project and other Democratic groups],” Pamela complained. Her adult grandchildren “aren’t paying attention,” she added, which was why she often felt compelled to “interject truth” to correct their dangerous opinions.
Lincoln Media was founded by Lincoln Project goons Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, and Joe Trippi, the former Democratic strategist who has advised some of the party’s most prominent perverts including former senators Ted Kennedy and John Edwards. The new site is described as a “collaborative effort” with the anti-Trump PAC, which was denounced by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and many others as a “scam” designed to enrich its founders after raising almost $100 million during the 2020 election amid suspicions of financial shenanigans. The Lincoln Project is best known for producing “edgy” videos that make mentally unwell Democrats feel good about themselves, but often fail to persuade voters who don’t already hate Trump with a passion.
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The founders urged their elderly fans to purchase a subscription, which would unlock an array of perks, including “advance access to commentary from leaders in the fight against the sweeping Christo-fascist, authoritarian movement in America.” In case that wasn’t enticing enough, subscribers will also get access to a “constantly updated and expanding ‘Fascism Fighters’ Toolkit,’ packed with videos, images, and infographics to share across social media or download and email to your network.”
You can’t put a price on that, can you?
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