Summary

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker urged Democrats to protest nationwide so "Republicans cannot know a moment of peace" during a New Hampshire speech.

His call for mass mobilization drew standing applause but ignited outrage from MAGA supporters. Elon Musk called the remarks "crazy," while conservatives accused Pritzker of inciting violence and even treason.

Pritzker also criticized Democrats for political timidity, asserting “the reckoning is finally here.”

His fiery tone fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential bid as he seeks re-election in Illinois next year.

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[–] 210 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Protesting is not treason. Treason is the reason for the protests.

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  • [–] 106 points 1 year ago* (6 children)

    I’ve yet to receive a check from George Soros, yet Elon is running around writing checks left and right. I’d call hypocrisy, but words are wind to whiny abusers like him. Once you flout their power they have nothing but tantrums to throw.

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  • [–] 41 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    The thing that freaks me out is Elon called that cave diver a pedo. Well every accusation is a confession with these people...

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    My understanding is that he never actually paid out any of that money he promised to voters.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    Pretending to do so or actually paying people doesn’t change the fact that he’s a disingenuous, hypocritical asshole decrying anyone who disagrees with his regressive and draconian world view a “paid protester”. I’m still waiting on my Soros bucks.

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  • [–] 94 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Why am I seeing headlines about the MAGA reaction to the thing instead of the thing itself?

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  • [–] 39 points 1 year ago

    To be clear Musk isn't leaving, he's working from home...

    ... he's doing so to keep a low profile because the bad press are costing him money and influence.

    THINK about it: These people are in it for money and power. When they start losing money and power, they back off.

    Because that's the whole point for them, that's their game.

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  • [–] 36 points 1 year ago

    Reminder: they’re looking for a reason to enact Martial Law and ‘legally’ deploy US troops against it’s citizens. Painting what is likely to be peaceful protests as “crazies inciting violence” before they’ve even ramped up is a purposeful decision.

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  • [–] 33 points 1 year ago

    Ketamine Karen pitches fit on the platform he bought for this very purpose...

    BFD. Let him rant.

    Anyone still on Xitter to witness it is a fool. 🤷‍♂️ 🤡 🙄 🖕

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  • [–] 29 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    It always blows my mind that Pritzker seems to be consistently on the right side of history. Have we done it? Have we found the mythical 'good' billionaire? 'cuz he's done a pretty great job as governor of my state and I'll happily vote for him again if I get the chance.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago

    *Doubt

    He's a governor from Illinois. Be neither disappointed nor surprised should he find himself in prison. They've got an impressive track record for picking future felons.

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  • [–] 25 points 1 year ago

    FREE SPEECH ABSOLUTEFASCIST

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  • [–] 20 points 1 year ago

    A governor: take to the streets! The media: let’s report on how Trumps boss feels about it.

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  • [–] 20 points 1 year ago

    PROTESTING is TREASON!

    -Americans who LOVE Defending School Shooters AND the Deportation of Legal Americans to Concentration Camps WITHOUT Due Process!

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year ago

    It's responses such as these from Sieg Heiling Spare Karen and the Nazis that demonstrate how protesting is, in fact, very helpful for the people.

    I've been very excited about hitting the streets and I'll carry on.

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  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago

    The declaration of independence literally tells the people to take apart a government that is no longer working for the people.

    Not that any of the republicans in congress actually have read such documents.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago

    And barring anything else this is absolutely enough for me to vote for the guy in the next election. I’m sick of do-nothing democrats being all milquetoast.

    A democratic leader calling for action? Wanting more? Standing up for what’s right? Yes please, and thank you!

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago

    Given how much these clowns project I'd say it's highly probable that Musk is thinking about how much of a Russian asset he is and how much treason he's personally perpetrating.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    My parents said they’ve been attending protests…I said that’s great but have you been in contact with your congress critters?…They don’t even know who their rep is…The boomers need a direct education in direct democracy, because they have been de-educated and effectively neutralized on this account.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    Right wingers and MAGA cry and whine so hard 🤣

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Id like Elon to explain why the remaeks are crazy.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Love Pritzker.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Wonder if we'll ever know they were all working for Russia thanks to Epstein island.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    What's he whining about? He's not going to be impeached.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Does JB have a schedule/guide for Illinois residents?

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