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

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.

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

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

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

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.

I saw it about a week ago. A remarkable man

This man is a billionaire - descended from Ukrainian Jews.

I would guess you're right Chocolatelovinggran.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Sorry, that was a hello to imaround.

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.

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

imaround

Colorado is nice too.

I believe so imaround 😀

Colorado is nice too.

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.