Why haven't we heard this speech made nearly a week ago by Gov. Pritzker.

We have. I picked it up on another thread and watched it. It was impressive, not just his moral courage in saying what he said, but they way said it. This man is an impressive orator, not not the rabble raising kind but the deep and thoughtful kind.

I hope he is seen as a potential Democratic candidate for President.

It is a wonderful speech. I recommend listening to the last 12 minutes as its long. He is warning against a dictatorship, a dictatorship led by Trump, with clarity and eloquence. He's articulate and compassionate and asks "what comes next" in the destruction of democracy in the states.

Yes, he definitely has to be considered for that potential.

"Tyranny needs your silence....... Democracy needs your courage".

Yes, there was a thread about it.

I missed it if it was part of a longer thread, but glad for the chance to see this as we rarely get a chance to hear from the democrats and this is them at their best.

Wyllow3

I missed it if it was part of a longer thread, but glad for the chance to see this as we rarely get a chance to hear from the democrats and this is them at their best.

Yes, sorry, it was part of a longer thread.

On page 3 of the one asking if Trump was All American or Closet Communist:
QuoteElegran Fri 21-Feb-25 12:45:18
A heartfelt speech by the governor of Illinois.
www.facebook.com/reel/975762767468354

Yes, I missed that clip as so much information was going out in one post. He doesn't mince his words, does he? Draws parallels with the steps along the road to what happened in Germany.

The "full" version in the O/P is a lot to take in but I liked the last 12 mins and the reactions to it.

I was so impressed by this. I did wonder if, having rejected the idea of visiting the USA for the foreseeable future whether Illinois might be worth a visit.

Colorado is nice too.

imaround

Colorado is nice too.

I believe so imaround 😀

I saw this and is heartening as well as depressing inasmuch as he speaks the truth, and that truth is pretty horrible.

I've been to Colorado, and Arizona, and New York, and New England, and California, and Florida...
New Orleans and Charleston were on my
to - see list , but not now.

Sorry, that was a hello to imaround.

We have seen it. He is the kind of man (or woman) needed. He said what had to be said, and he said it calmly and without ranting or rabbleraising, but he left no doubt that he meant what he aid.

Thank you PoliticsNerd for linking this speech. I am not into politics as I don’t know enough or feel I have any powers to effect any change.

Governor Pritzker can certainly talk the talk, what an inspiring and inclusive speech. I only hope this is brought to the attention of the world.

I was impressed by the speech. More people need to stand up to Trump. He's a bully and it's the only way.

Yes , ~I do agree that many more need to stand up to Trump and to Musk in whatever way they can. It was encouraging to see Macron correct him so quickly.

M0nica

We have. I picked it up on another thread and watched it. It was impressive, not just his moral courage in saying what he said, but they way said it. This man is an impressive orator, not not the rabble raising kind but the deep and thoughtful kind.

I hope he is seen as a potential Democratic candidate for President.

I'm sorry I missed it M0nica, but glad I caught up

I can only agree with your view. Calm, informative and bold.

Chocolatelovinggran

I was so impressed by this. I did wonder if, having rejected the idea of visiting the USA for the foreseeable future whether Illinois might be worth a visit.

If we returned to the USA we would visit Oregon again, it is stunningly beautiful.

In true political nerd form I watched it all. It would be good if our government could give a State of the Country speech in a few years time like his State of the State speech. They seem to have done a lot of good things.

In my book this man is an honest, brave and true patriot, caring about his country and the people living there.

Go Gov Priyzker!! I salute you!

So impressive. What a speech! How different things could be with such a man as president. A man to be respected.

It's been on independent news media for ages. If you watch News at Ten it's hardly surprising you haven't seen it.