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iwriteok.bsky.social • 1 day ago

no notes on this, which i don't say often about shit governors say

Pritzker calls for mass protests and disruption - “Republicans cannot know a moment of peace,” he says, swaying their portraits will one day be put in museums “reserved for tyrants and traitors”

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jaidne.bsky.social•1 day ago

at this point if trump ever steps foot into illinois i think jb pritzker would personally walk up to him and tear out his jugular

dub738.bsky.social•1 day ago

I would offer what little remains of my 401k to see that.

chemistrynathan.bsky.social•1 day ago

I personally would have added "witness box" to the end.

barbarawms.bsky.social•1 day ago

💙🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💙

uruzrune.bsky.social•1 day ago

Remember the last time we fell for a guy from Illinois

dl1331.bsky.social•1 day ago

And that was just horrible wasn’t it?!?

uruzrune.bsky.social•1 day ago

Drone bombing weddings and kids in cages was pretty fucking bad

thatsthatmespresso.bsky.social•1 day ago

Good Ol' Big Sexy, at it again!

justjukka.bsky.social•1 day ago

Are people calling him that? 😄

thatsthatmespresso.bsky.social•1 day ago

hell yeah

delbertgseasons.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hell yeah fuck yeah

gengaara.bsky.social•1 day ago

While they're hanging Republican portraits, add the Dems that passed the continuing resolution and the pricks Axios interviewed.

rebussy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Handy that there's the word 'quisling' available to use for them.

cmerit13.bsky.social•1 day ago

He’s still the man to throw into the race if we make it to 28.

malatesting.bsky.social•1 day ago

when we eat the rich, we can eat pritzker last

iwriteok.bsky.social•1 day ago

if the guy with four billion dollars wants to tank for a while instead of, y'know, i am all for it

whensmthcries.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Someone's gotta take Gate 42, might as well be the billionaire...

tmoney2007.bsky.social•1 day ago

As I recall, there were always some property owners who were willing to go along with land reform. He isn't even doing it due to the grave threat of bodily harm.

Maybe he's ok. We'll see.

justjukka.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm always down for cautious optimism.

tmoney2007.bsky.social•1 day ago

Shit gets dark fast if you're not even willing to believe a little bit.

longhair.bsky.social•1 day ago

There's a number of billionaires who see what's actually coming. This is just getting ahead of the curve to try to prevent being eaten.

tmoney2007.bsky.social•1 day ago

At this point, I'll take it.

autisticcommunist.bsky.social•1 day ago

"Hey guys I know I shouldn't exist. But I do, so use me.'

gunkdrunk.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm honestly shook that more clout chasing dems aren't taking this massive opportunity to look like the hero of the day

agtmadcat.bsky.social•8 hours ago

I really believed Newsom would jump on this opportunity like when he was doing illegal gay marriages as mayor, and start doing illegal (laudatory) acts of resistance to this admin. Impound every ICE vehicle in the state, or something.

But no, apparently he's a spineless piece of shit now.

gunkdrunk.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Even just a couple years ago I assumed he would be further along in his career by now. What a crash and burn. It'll be interesting to see what happens with him in the future.

drunkencircusbear.bsky.social•1 day ago

What are you talking about. Their writing letters! STRONG letters!

gunkdrunk.bsky.social•1 day ago

Next they'll have a BF!!

bearded-okie.bsky.social•1 day ago

With eight DIFFICULT questions!

proleworkz.bsky.social•20 hours ago

I swear, Norway gets set free by Denmark and suddenly Strongly Worded Letters become A Thing. Lol

levikacher.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Spineless cowards who are toeing the line for money and donations alone. Might sound cliche as shit but their silence is truly deafening. I hope more people (especially libs) start seeing the Democratic Party exactly as they are: LARPers.

gunkdrunk.bsky.social•13 hours ago

They don't though, they weirdly worship them even though they literally don't do shit

sensualkazoo.bsky.social•17 hours ago

You don't think gavin newsom having owen shroyer the cuck destroyer and @hitler1469 on his podcast is brave and heroic?

gunkdrunk.bsky.social•15 hours ago

💀💀💀💀 no

eaton.fyi•1 day ago

I tell you, man, I wasn’t particularly thrilled to vote for him the first time around, but Rauner has basically driven the state into the ground. I have been legit blown away by the job he’s done here.

bourgeoisaustinite.bsky.social•1 day ago

He just took a special place in my heart right next to Ann Richards. It’s apparently been there for decades and I had absolutely no idea.

extra-jon.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's been truly distressing that one of the most consistently progressive politicians in the country is a billionaire. Trust me, he's still a billionaire but he's thoughtful enough that it hasn't literally melted his brain (yet).
Anyway, I'm joining the Pritzker Liberation Army.

gunkdrunk.bsky.social•1 day ago

At this point I'll take what I can get

boombutton.bsky.social•1 day ago

The Pritzker Liberation *Horde.

anubis2814.bsky.social•1 day ago

@Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) All Blue states Govs need to call for this.

heliant.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yeah, he’s running and honestly, he’s basically the only one MSM is paying ANY attention to. I’ll take it but there might not be another election.

holyblankenstien.bsky.social•1 day ago

There’s still a MSM like there’s still pop music. Anything resembling the predecessor is a relic, like how cars are measured by horsepower.

heliant.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes, but not everyone is on BlueSky. I don’t have tv or cable, for many years but sadly Fox News still is a “news” station many watch, including at our military bases.

holyblankenstien.bsky.social•1 day ago

Agreed 100%. Just saying that MSM implies some uniformity or streamlining of basic facts, a shared reality, albeit from different perspectives. Now you choose your reality when you choose your station. The Fox News Cinematic Universe is popular, and it operates entirely independently of facts

heliant.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes. All of them. The sane washing is INSANE.

cond3mn3d.bsky.social•1 day ago

Any objections to tossing shitlib dems in there too?

amwick.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Didn't vote for him in the primary but so grateful he won. He's improved our finances/credit score, eliminated cash bail (beat the Uihleins disinformation campaign on that one) and has welcomed all to our state. Signed the first book ban ban into law.

foxdog.bsky.social•1 day ago

nice words. let's see what he does with them.

jctenton.bsky.social•1 day ago

i am deeply curious how pritzker ended up becoming this guy

iwriteok.bsky.social•1 day ago

he might just actually believe things and be both angry and have some amount of power

chemobaby1976.bsky.social•18 hours ago

He's also a HOF Malört drinker.

bamamontana.bsky.social•15 hours ago

*shudders*

chemobaby1976.bsky.social•15 hours ago

He corrupted Jen Psaki, too.

dubbaewwteeeff.bsky.social•1 day ago

Jesus, how'd he manage to stay in politics then

tmoney2007.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sometimes they slip through the cracks...

gwynnravenfire.bsky.social•1 day ago

He has spoken about his heritage as a descendant of Ukrainian Jews who fled pogroms. I think he actually believes in stuff.

tmoney2007.bsky.social•1 day ago

That's what I'm saying. Sometimes a person who actually believes in stuff slips through the cracks.

bingusrelative.bsky.social•1 day ago

“I’m living proof that introducing your kids to the gay agenda might result in them becoming governor” was a picture perfect example of talking that shit with your chest, dude’s got principles

cutlass00.bsky.social•1 day ago

I hope so

costumercollective.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s Illinois. Politics is weird there.

porgs2infinity.bsky.social•1 day ago

Scion of one of the families that built Chicago. He was running against a libertarian billionaire who destroyed the state and we were willing to accept anyone, including another billionaire. I had no expectations but he's been great.

dubbaewwteeeff.bsky.social•1 day ago

I mainly posted it rhetorically but I like hearing more about this guy so that's a nice side effect 😆

I'm thrilled to see someone taking a stand and getting rewarded for it. It's important to stay skeptical but so far he seems like the type to just cut through bullshit and do what's right.

jctenton.bsky.social•1 day ago

yeah, but i'm still curious how he came to those beliefs. you read his bio you'd expect him to just end up as Generic Republican Shithead

eddie79.bsky.social•1 day ago

You mean… the chosen billionaire that was foretold? Took long enough 😜

mrjollyfckr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Pritzker's fundamentally a billionaire dem but he can make the right noises and his chicago experience gives him a pleasing belligerence.

tzumie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hes been one of the most progressive politicians Ive seen not in rhetoric but in actions. Insane to see from someone like him but its surprisingly nice

mrjollyfckr.bsky.social•1 day ago

True, big man has been more than just talk I just feel like we've been burned so many times.

anubis2814.bsky.social•1 day ago

@mrjollyfckr.bsky.social FDR was rich and a class traitor. Its rare but anything is possible

mrjollyfckr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Or I guess Springfield experience but same vibe.

sjklapecki.itch.io•1 day ago

we are VERY rapidly entering some Interesting Fucking Times

paulmcseol.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://i.imgflip.com/9s6q35.jpg

johnnychildo.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hell yeah. No one has ever given me a valid criticism of J.B. I mostly just hear, "he's a fucking fatass". He's the only billionaire I can think of that is legit trying to do anything positive. Proud of my governor. Never been able to say that before.

drunkencircusbear.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cuban is... Better than most? Still a billionaire which doesn't happen by being a completely good guy. But he is trying to make medication and preventative health care affordable. Or at least kinda in that direction.

I'm sure there's an ulterior motive, but at least some people get helped.

johnnychildo.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I agree. Cuban tends to say things that make sense, contrary to the billionaires we're used to.

proleworkz.bsky.social•20 hours ago

He is smart enough to likely be the last Oligarch hung. ;)

proleworkz.bsky.social•20 hours ago

He wants marginalized minorities to rely on the State for protection but has actually MADE the State provide it, mostly. Outside Cook Cointy, at least.

johnnychildo.bsky.social•19 hours ago

I'm in DuPage. Have seen nothing like that.

tylerontheinternet.bsky.social•1 day ago

"oh damn, does this mean you'll stop collaborating with the feds, maybe put your money and power behind left-wing democrats nationwide, maybe give to bail funds since you're calling for protests that will, obviously, lead to retaliatory arrests, Mr. Pritzker?"
[conference immediately ends]

derridont.bsky.social•1 day ago

He can and should be doing more, but re: bail funds he actually ended cash bail in Illinois completely, making it the first state in the country to do so

fakeplasticents.bsky.social•1 day ago

The One Good Meatball Man

fakeplasticents.bsky.social•1 day ago

Actually on further consideration about how that excludes Marlon Brando (and possibly others):

The Meatball Man We All Need Right Now

empath75.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can you add Pritzker to the group chat

rockandrollsteve.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Behold The Illinois Khan.

roryblank.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s interesting seeing him really going for it

ceej.online•1 day ago

the field is wide open for a fighter

lonestartallboi.bsky.social•1 day ago

Very easy to cast the guy as an echo of the Trump myth: a guy too rich to be bought

handandler.bsky.social•1 day ago

But with a fucking brain, and unlike most of the limpdick Dem leadership, an actual sense of where the wind in the party is blowing

roryblank.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s hard to not imagine on some level he’s gunning for higher office, I’m definitely curious what he believes

agtmadcat.bsky.social•8 hours ago

If he runs on a platform of driving MAGA politicians before him, running them down, and putting them to the sword (literal or metaphorical) Khan Pritzker will make Reagan's win look like a nail biter.

roryblank.bsky.social•1 day ago

But yeah, I mean he's definitely (at least trying to make it look like) he's stepping up to the moment, a lot more than a lot of other politicians right now

rowyourbot.bsky.social•1 day ago

Right now, we just need someone to say this shit in a clear way.

roryblank.bsky.social•1 day ago

My point is just there are a few names that have been swirling around for a while as future possible contenders for Democratic presidential candidacy, Pritzker's name has been thrown around for a while.
It's interesting to see him doing this, moreso because Gavin Newsom has also been mentioned a lot

costumercollective.bsky.social•1 day ago

As far as Illinois Governors go, Pritzker has been pretty good. My mom (who definitely has been radicalized at the age of 76!) really likes what he’s doing for the state.