Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Attilatheblond

(9,380 posts)

1. Bullies do not get into fights they know they might lose

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sun Sep 14, 2025, 03:12 PM

Sep 2025

Bullies know they stand on fragile ground. They know real leaders will move the ground out from under them

Gov. JB Pritzker is a REAL leader, and one who cares about people, can't be bought, and won't put up with flim flam bullies

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

9 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

newdeal2 ScoutHikerDad senseandsensibility CaliforniaPeggy Trueblue Texan Alice Kramden greatauntoftriplets GoCubsGo ananda

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Gov. JB Pritzker Is Why Trump Chickened Out On Sending Troops To Chicago. [View all] elleng Sep 2025 OP

Bullies do not get into fights they know they might lose Attilatheblond Sep 2025 #1

Pritzker's got more $$$$ than Trump. He probably doesn't want to piss off someone who can hurt his portfolio. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #4

afaik, jb never had anything to do w the hotels. mopinko Sep 2025 #5

Thanks for the info. But $$$$ speaks with Trump. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #6

tru dat. mopinko Sep 2025 #9

He didn't want to mess with a court verdict at this time... kentuck Sep 2025 #2

There's also a practical reality that winter will come soon newdeal2 Sep 2025 #7

Since when did Trump give a shit about troop morale? Angleae Sep 2025 #8

Go JB! Blues Heron Sep 2025 #3

The National Guard may not be there, but ICE is still taking people away. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2025 #10

Dems need to get tough on crime like our constituents want. gulliver Sep 2025 #11