Then we got this guy. Same fighting spirit. What lets some politicians just put it out there in this fearless, non-focus-group-tested way while others are cowering and triangulating? I want to know - ThreadSky

katzish.bsky.social • 6 days ago

Then we got this guy. Same fighting spirit. What lets some politicians just put it out there in this fearless, non-focus-group-tested way while others are cowering and triangulating? I want to know

Reposted from Governor JB Pritzker

Step up, stand up, speak out.

This moment is hard — I don't dispute that, but this isn't the time to be afraid.

Make your voice heard, whether it’s at a town hall or on the phone, so Donald Trump and Republicans know how sick and tired you are of them cutting your services.

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eguango.bsky.social•6 days ago

courage, empathy, moral values

if wealthy, little to lose.
if (once) poor, little to fear.

awakeneddragon.bsky.social•6 days ago

Someone with a clear sense of self, someone who is entirely comfortable in their own skin. There aren't many people cut from that cloth, but the ones that are... phenomenal energy.

zdroberts.bsky.social•6 days ago

If the states don't start banding together MN, IL, PA, NY, MA, VT... I don't know what sort of country will have left by the next election.

zzzeek.zzzeek.org•6 days ago

I think it has a lot to do with who the people are that voted for them the last few times

ericlondon.bsky.social•6 days ago

Being worth nearly $4B helps a lot but, you’re right, I love JB!

annala7680.bsky.social•5 days ago

I wonder a lot about this too. I think it’s a combo of deep moral clarity and enough personal wealth and options to not be as afraid…

rand0mgen.bsky.social•6 days ago

I think it’s because he already has enough money and some of the other politicians are bought and paid for by lobbyists.

theleapguy.bsky.social•6 days ago

Being a billionaire helps with fearless authenticity. Not to take anything away, he's absolutely meeting the moment.

katzish.bsky.social•6 days ago

Musk and Bezos beg to differ

theleapguy.bsky.social•6 days ago

Oh I think they're both showing their authentic character, too. I much prefer Pritzker's.

jamesdolson.bsky.social•6 days ago

Courage. It’s rarer than people think. Careerism is the dominant attribute of most politicians, taking risks with their career is anathema to most of them.

drdietcoke.bsky.social•6 days ago

The Democrat party became a gerontocracy and they have squashed intra party competition so nowost appointments are made based on favor/party loyalty

drdietcoke.bsky.social•6 days ago

The leadership is all one generation removed from the great years so everyone at the top is a bunch of mealy mouthed billshitters who can't make a decision for themselves

oldcrone.bsky.social•6 days ago

Pritzker and Tim Walz. More, please.

inspiteoftrump.com•6 days ago

He's wealthy separate from politics, where most politicians are wealthy due to politics.

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