By Jeff Charles
This is why I call them the “Lincoln Losers.”
In its latest pathetic attempt to maintain a semblance of relevancy, the Lincoln Project reached out to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to propose an alliance. Yes, the organization, which is led by anti-Trump conservatives, desires to link up with a Democratic Socialist to work toward common goals.
Steve Schmidt, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project, posted a Twitter thread on Friday extending an olive branch to AOC, who has been critical of the group in the past. “I would like to officially reach out to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on behalf of the Lincoln Project in defense of democracy,” he began.
I would like to officially reach out to @AOC on behalf of the @ProjectLincoln in defense of democracy. We disagree on many issues and that is ok in our view. Btw, we don’t look down on waitresses. We admire them. We are all the types of guys who always tip at 50% or more.
— Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) December 12, 2020
He acknowledged that they “disagree on many issues,” but that they could still work together despite their differences. Then, he affirmed the organization’s deep and abiding affection for waitresses. “We disagree on many issues, and that is okay in our view. By the way, we don’t look down on waitresses. We admire them. We are all the type of guys who always tip at 50 percent or more,” he simped.
Then, Schmidt got down to brass tacks. He wrote:
“I have an idea. Let’s approach each other and our points of view with good faith. We say the following with respect and seriousness ma’am. Our hand is open, and we need to work together or we are going to lose America. The fight will last for many years.”
He added, “we are the left and right flanks of a broad coalition. Should we buckle, they will win. We must not. We are together. We pledge to listen. We pledge to learn. We pledge to be open to your ideas, and we pledge to compromise. We have no such offer for the other side.”
Later in the thread, Schmidt engaged in more thirsty simpery as he lavished praise on Ocasio-Cortez. He wrote:
“Know this, since no one asked. We all admire your conviction, integrity and guts. We say the following with respect. Maybe it is the case that we are stronger together. I wish you a Merry Christmas and all of your supporters a happy holiday season.”
You are a living example of democracy and the importance of faith and belief in the system. We are one election away from losing this country to autocrats. We stand with you against that. We hope you will stand with us also.”
Does Schmidt’s wife know what he’s up to on Twitter? Just asking. Apparently, I’m not the only one who thought Schmidt’s entreaty was a bit…odd, pathetic, and creepy.
Writer and podcaster Bridget Phetasy chimed in:
GOP dudes talking to AOC really have no idea how creepy they sound.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) December 12, 2020
Even Dilbert creator Scott Adams mentioned the embarrassing display in his Periscope livestream
Lobbyists for Russia sucking up to a commie wanna be. Are we shocked?
So, obviously, they were just good, conscientious Republicans that opposed the horrific damage Trump was doing to this country, not another arm of the socialist left trying to subvert and weaken the nation. I mean, who cares more for this country than Sandy?
I wonder, how does one compromise with someone that wants to spend $90 trillion to cripple the country? Offer to go for $45 trillion?
While it does take some amount of guts (sans brains) to compare slinging drinks to fighting in the Afghan mountains, integrity? Really? How much integrity does someone have to stage a photo at a parking lot fence to try and characterize border law enforcement as Nazis?
They sound like some opposition cowards who are afraid of retribution of the victors. If Republicans (real ones) ever get control again, they could find themselves with their heads shaved for collaboration.