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

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PoliticsNerd Wed 26-Feb-25 14:35:10

This is worth watching from the beginning although the link will take you further in. This man is a hero.

It's worth remembering that Illinois is slightly bigger than Czechoslovakia or England, and slightly smaller than the Baltic States or Belarus. In South America, the closest country in size to Illinois is Suriname. In Asia, Illinois is just about the size of Nepal, Bangladesh, and Tajikistan. In Africa, it is the closest in size to Tunisia. In other words he is running what we would see as a country, and a country with similar problems to ours.

However, if you find watching his whole speech too much, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBOJhU2pLMo you will see the bravery of this man.

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Chocolatelovinggran Thu 27-Feb-25 13:25:19

I suspect that this speech has not had much exposure on Fox News.

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PoliticsNerd Thu 27-Feb-25 13:50:05

wibblywobblywobblebottom

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

I watch very little terrestrial TV wibblywobblywobblebottom. For me the days of watching a programme at a designated time are long gone. However, it's good to know MSM has picked it up.

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PoliticsNerd Thu 27-Feb-25 13:51:24

I would guess you're right Chocolatelovinggran.

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Sanmrbro Thu 27-Feb-25 14:17:28

I saw it about a week ago. A remarkable man

This man is a billionaire - descended from Ukrainian Jews.

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Maremia Thu 27-Feb-25 17:45:37

It has been on Facebook, so it depends on what you follow on there. Yes, wonderful, and there are more examples of push backs. But more is needed.
Thought Starmer's speach was clever today, with a wee twist in the punch line.
Won't be on Facebook tomorrow in solidarity, with the boycott campaign.

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StoneofDestiny Thu 27-Feb-25 19:05:56

Thank you for bringing this to our attention - an impressive, genuine speech that is so historically accurate and gives a warning to us all.

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Elegran Fri 28-Feb-25 13:01:42

www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/21-federal-technology-staffers-resign-rather-than-20186884.php

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Wyllow3 Fri 28-Feb-25 14:06:30

Scary story of who's getting the new positions in DOGE given their lack of experience!

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Lahlah65 Sun 02-Mar-25 12:33:40

wibblywobblywobblebottom

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

Do you mind telling me where else you saw it? I think I watch quite a few (more) independent news media outlets, but somehow missed it? Always good to know what else I might be missing.

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