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

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.

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.
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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, there was a thread about it.

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

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

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.

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.