And we aren’t obvious about it. We don’t hang AR-15s over our shoulders in the grocery store.
We can see them coming, they can’t see us coming. Who would suspect a grey haired old woman? 😉
let us not honor titles - especially the ones they give to themselves. let us honor qualities of the spirit. let us honor kindness and compassion to all that is true strength and power. let us honor the security of freedom being freedom for all Thank you Govenor Pritzker ...
I’ve been through something that felt like this before. We joined or formed Peace movements. CND, Greenpeace, Rock Against Racism and so on. We were led by musicians not Politicians or Journalists. We’re not connecting with the younger generations and they’re just waiting till we’re dead.
Literally only one of a couple politicians I've ever been proud to have voted for. Glad we got you doing what you can here in Illinois JB. Keep up the good work.
I hated that he raised the license fee. It went WaY up before they even knew how much the pot tax would be. That was a hardship on some when it doubled. That’s the only time I was 😡
Not a fan of the high taxes on the thc but hey, we knew it'd be high since it's Illinois and all my friends from Colorado and California and Washington said our tax laws got it right in where the revenue went.
I'll take slightly higher taxes to not be Nazis lol
Never quite understood why it is still called a monarchy if there is a king with the power. Wouldn’t that be a patriarchy?
In any case, WE the PEOPLE are not amused.
No kingdoms. No dynasties. No dictatorship. No theocracy. No authoritarians. No fascists. No Nazis. No oligarchs. Full stop! 🛑
As a 22 yr Army retiree, my oath never ends! And it's to MY country & constitution!! Not to someone who probably can't tie his own shoes, much less our country!! He's the king of fools!!!
Words like that from those who served all ( as did my father in 2 branches of service in WWII ) gives me a little hope for our troubled under enemy attack from within nation.
I still live by my Military Oath (which doesn't have an expiration date) to support & defend the CONSTITUTION of the US against all enemies, foreign & DOMESTIC. tRump, the GOP & his maga followers are NOT about the Constitution. They are about hate & destroying America.
I wasn’t in the military, but I learned that in Girl Scouts, I also learned how to fold the flag and how to treat the flag. We learned a lot of important things about our country.🇺🇸
If they do, they will be kicked out and abandoned. 🦶 Just ask the Joint Chiefs chairman, General CQ Brown. The purge of those who would PROTECT democracy and the original American way has begun. 🤬
Also, who in Illinois is part of the emergency management and emergency medical services and public health type of fields? I do trainings with the state of Illinois often. I haven’t done anything yet this year though.
Everybody who lives in Illinois, let’s connect. My husband and I moved here almost 2 years ago and we’re trying to make more connections and actual friends. Lol.😂
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At his inauguration, he didn't put his hand on the bible in a signal to his "followers" that he would not uphold the US Constitution.He has no intention of leaving office in 4 years - even though he will be an old, more decrepit man.
Amen! Good on you. We need many more to stand up to the fools - Trump, Musk and Vance - working to destroy our democracy, our Constitution and our government. I'm over here in Indiana - sure wish you were my Governor.
Fully agreed. Unfortunately I'm from across the pond, so I won't be able to do much. But if some organization or pro-democracy militia gets set up, I'll financially help as much as I possibly can. I want the old USA back...
I was discussing exactly this with 2 friends yesterday - there may be a brain drain out of the US, and for sure some LGBTQ and/or minority Americans may be looking out.
In the 40s, the US helped European refugees. It's our turn to help you!
Your country is built on a lie. The whole "escape the King George" crap is pure propaganda. There hasn't been an actual British monarchy since the Glorious Revolution of the 1600s. All monarchs since then have merely been figureheads. The US, however, now has an actual monarch.
“I am not speaking up in service to my ambitions” yes you are. You’re running for re-election and instead of standing up to Trump, knowing full goddamn well he was a tyrant, or doing fuck all to keep him getting re-elected, you’re dipping your toe into anti-fascism because his policies are now being
proven unpopular in the public eye. Before you wrap yourself in the false patriotism of your state flag or the American flag, kindly remember that Nazi sympathizers as well as those who turn a blind eye are equally complicit and earn their place in the burn pile of history.
Never!! You will have to kill me first I will never bow to a king and definitely not to Donald Trump a criminal, a grifter, a predator, a thief, a crook, a liar, and so many other things. He is NOT someone I want my son to grow up and be like thats an example of what to NEVER be!!
You have a smart strong voice please unite the governors as much as you can to stop this and protect our children through keeping the DOE, stopping Elon Musk from ripping apart our government and firing the next generation of govt workers, and stopping Trump from becoming a dictator.
Americans—Let’s Save “REALLY” Taxpayers Money—BY FIRING ALL REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS—For Failing To Do The Job They Were Elected To Do And Gave Away The Functions/Power Of Democratic Gov. Congress—To Trump’s Lawless Corruption/Fascist Adm.!! WHY DOES GOPS CONGRESS EVEN EXIST— PAID TO DO NOTHING???
Thank you for speaking up! We need more Democratic leaders willing to stand up to the orange mussolini and those that want him to be a dictator! We need more people will to speak out!
Didn't our forefathers come to America to get away from Monarch? I hate to admit it, but my memory of history is a bit fuzzy these days......but, if they did why would people be ok with this King crap?
Fantastic heartfelt speech Governor. I wish you were my Governor, better yet I wish you were my president. I'm sad that the republicans didn't have the spine to take what you said to heart. I don't even think they bothered to listen. They only hear their masters voice 'Krasnov'.
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Truth! We need more people like you to step up! You have means that others don’t have - they are afraid for their lives, safety if their families, and their financial stability.
JB, thanks for standing up for real Americans. Have you seen what the election a truth alliance have uncovered about the election results in swing states? They have done data analysis and found enough anomalies to justify an audit in Nevada. https://electiontruthalliance.org/
The more I hear from you sir, the more I admire you. Here in Co., many of us feel let down by our own Govenor. Doubt he's on BlueSky, but if he is, I hope he sees this
I only wish Republicans in Congress took their oath & duty to our Constitution as seriously. When I was a young man, I read the book Profiles in Courage about 8 US Senators going against their party. They did the right thing, despite the blowback . Only lame duck GOP pols now stand up to Trump.
Actually, there’s never been a king of America. There were monarchs in the americas, but America itself never had a king. And never will, as it’s a direct violation of the Declaration of Independence and the constitution and we the people have specific instructions on how to deal with tyranny.
You’re mistakenly referencing the Colonies of North America as America. Americans were never ruled by or had a system of government formed around a Monarchy. The colonialists were a different story. JB is correct.
THANK YOU. Your speech was so articulate, so relevant, so important to hear. Illinois is very fortunate to have you for a governor. Please speaking truth to power. Your unflinching honesty is exactly what the country needs now.
You need to get in front of the cameras https://every.single.day.
Explain the unconstitutional things happening, what we can do to stop them. We need a leader, and while I like and respect @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, he is too busy with a book tour while the U.S. burns. We need good communicators!
For sure, but they’re trying to lay the groundwork where there’s never another election. That’s the problem if they are not stopped, they will be successful and we will never get those oligarch grifters out of the White House. He wants to renovate it to a maralogo this is the upside down 😩
This right here! I don’t understand how people are casually commenting on elections in 4 years. Hell we’re not going to have them in 2 years if he’s not stopped! We have to break out of our comfort zones and pierce our conscience with what’s actually happening right in front of us.
Is it just me or is it a fools errand to talk about elections in 4 years like we’re not under siege by an oligarch and dictator? Seriously, what’s the disconnect here for people who keep acting like we’ve got democracy without fighting for it?
They saw the horror that is trump, and they still voted and supported him. His betrayal of Ukraine and the American people are unprecedented and may decide the worldwide relationship with allies and force a conflict on a scale that we've never seen both militarily and economically.
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I think his betrayal was something we all expected. The man never hid his intentions or his love for Putin. He has been a deplorable person since the beginning, even before he came into office the first time. The fault is on the voters, and what was the republican party.
Honestly, it's hard to imagine having the opportunity to get back to that. I'm retired Army, but I have to say I feel like this is not the same country I volunteered to serve. I'll always try, of course, but it's definitely not the same.
Whoever's the smartest the toughest most-liked well-informed well-connected experienced humble strong body mind spirit just and serves the people. Where are you stand up. Show yourself. America needs a real hero. Ukraine has theirs. Where is ours? My dream - all of us as heroes.
If
a
NUCLULAR PLANT
WAS LEAKING,
WE WOULD
SHUT-IT DOWN
Dictator donny
is so Toxic
SOMEBODY
better step-up
Call your Reps and Senate
Again
today
202-242-3121
Powerful words. Waiting for the powerful actions. Words, as we've seen from campaigns, mean nothing. Show us the action. Then, I'll believe you. A general message to the entire Dem party.
I took that same oath four times for my country. And for our constitution. I stand with this governor and stand with everyone who’s ever taken the oath. And seriously, fuck Trump.
There will never be a king in America and anyone who tries will be ripped from their pretend throne by any means necessary. I WILL faithfully defend the Constitution of the United States of America, and there are many citizens just like me. We do not kneel.
I’m in CA and am extremely thankful to you, Governor, and to all others who are standing up for us as a nation. You are on the right side of history and your work will be remembered with much gratitude. 💙 We need more like you!
I’m an old white guy and I can assure you that I voted against the orange asshat. I think tRump was clear when he said he liked the uneducated. That’s a big part of his base. So getting rid of the Dept of Education is logical. Makes me think of the movie Idiocracy.
You know there was a reason he didn’t place his hand on the Bible when he took his oath. Firstly he may have burned up like a demon…but I think his simple mind was thinking he wouldn’t be accountable for the actions he was planning. But he is….oh he is…
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My husband is from there & came to Tx to be with me in 1978. He hated the cold weather. I wish we had a governor like this in Tx right now. or Senators. OR ANYONE in leadership with any COURAGE!!!!
Yes. That's why I tell them we know they are there keep fighting, uniting, voting. TX governor (in a wheelchair) Is crippled much worse than the physical ways. He lacks all good human values = Empathy, Compassion,Forgiveness Spine allowing one to fight others in power for the common good.
I misread your reply as an attack on Gov. Pritzker. I replied to you with an unfair comment. I recognized my error and immediately deleted my reply. I offer you my apology for a stupid mistake.
I thought I saw something, then it disappeared that quickly.
Wow! You are swell. Thank you for that. This is exactly why I love the folks on Bluesky. Again, you’re swell.
Illinois has the nation's lowest credit rating, sluggish job growth (43rd nationally), a 5% unemployment rate (third highest in the U.S.), and population decline (338,957 since mid-2018)
Property taxes rose $2,228 since he took office, remaining the second highest nationally.
He sounds great.
Last time we decided we didn't want a king, it came to violence. Are you willing to pick up arms in this conflict, or merely talk about it until we have something else to be mad about?
Yeahhh but you have to admit… This country has a massive obsession with ROYALTY🤷🏻♂️ It was inevitable someone was eventually going to try and make themselves a monarch.
Oralè Resisters
America do you
Hear your children’s
Crying?
Do hear their tears for
Their father?
Do you hear their pain?
I do, and it’s breaking
My heart every time!
#USABabies #USDemocracy
#NyetTsarTrump
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We can see them coming, they can’t see us coming. Who would suspect a grey haired old woman? 😉
We need you and we see you.
I'll take slightly higher taxes to not be Nazis lol
That wasn’t my complaint, I just didn’t word it well😬😬
In any case, WE the PEOPLE are not amused.
No kingdoms. No dynasties. No dictatorship. No theocracy. No authoritarians. No fascists. No Nazis. No oligarchs. Full stop! 🛑
Thank you for your service sir! ❤️
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But you give us hope.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092867425001448
I was discussing exactly this with 2 friends yesterday - there may be a brain drain out of the US, and for sure some LGBTQ and/or minority Americans may be looking out.
In the 40s, the US helped European refugees. It's our turn to help you!
IDI2BTK21
RESIST!!!
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/01/budget-freeze-memo-donald-trump-constitutional-history-king-george.html
We are all so proud
My dog licks his balls and I’d still take him to win in a game of checkers.
By declaring himself a ‘king’, surely he has rejected his own constitution, party and the union?
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/AN1ND7/elvis-presley-1935-1977-american-singer-and-film-actor-in-1972-AN1ND7.jpg
He doesn't like leaders who speak out. Keep it up.
I look forward to voting for you. If you haven't yet, when you start the list of campaign volunteers for 2028, put me down.
Every single decision he makes can be fully understood via the lens that it either benefits Putin
If we don't stop TRUMP ASAP, Putin will slowly destroy America via Trump from within
Although George III didn't have as much power as Trump now wants.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/01/budget-freeze-memo-donald-trump-constitutional-history-king-george.html
Oh, they were full of shit and they just wanted to shoot liberals.
Got it.
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How can you help get others to speak out?
With tears in my eyes I see hope in these very dark times.
TELL THAT TO REPUBLICANS
Thank you
Explain the unconstitutional things happening, what we can do to stop them. We need a leader, and while I like and respect @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, he is too busy with a book tour while the U.S. burns. We need good communicators!
gov is my lead candidate after aoc rn
Also, FDR was a king in everything but name.
They saw the horror that is trump, and they still voted and supported him. His betrayal of Ukraine and the American people are unprecedented and may decide the worldwide relationship with allies and force a conflict on a scale that we've never seen both militarily and economically.
I think his betrayal was something we all expected. The man never hid his intentions or his love for Putin. He has been a deplorable person since the beginning, even before he came into office the first time. The fault is on the voters, and what was the republican party.
a
NUCLULAR PLANT
WAS LEAKING,
WE WOULD
SHUT-IT DOWN
Dictator donny
is so Toxic
SOMEBODY
better step-up
Call your Reps and Senate
Again
today
202-242-3121
Pentagon Friday Night Massacre
Paves the way for martial law
For the anticipated protests
https://youtube.com/shorts/fG099ZG8540?si=RuQe34a7S7cwnr1F
#MuskIsStealingFromYou
TDS at work.
Go eat a donut.....or a box of
Moron Donald Trump is
Putin’s useful idiot.
But the real villain of the deconstruction
of America is the 77 million
ignorant old white Trump voting Base.
*
Thank you
We lift your voice up above the noise.
Wow! You are swell. Thank you for that. This is exactly why I love the folks on Bluesky. Again, you’re swell.
Property taxes rose $2,228 since he took office, remaining the second highest nationally.
He sounds great.
All the things y’all think are in place or he’s bound by are out the window.
America do you
Hear your children’s
Crying?
Do hear their tears for
Their father?
Do you hear their pain?
I do, and it’s breaking
My heart every time!
#USABabies #USDemocracy
#NyetTsarTrump