“His political party, Fidesz, now controls most universities, the civil service, the high courts, and… almost all newspapers and broadcasters, as well as about a fifth of the economy…”
Despite all that, they’re projected to lose the election? By double digits, even?
"Fidesz, now controls most universities, the civil service, the high courts, and, through a network of oligarchs, almost all newspapers and broadcasters". How is that dfifferent from the MAGAt party?
I sure hope Hungarian voters are more discerning than American ones seem to be.
So Orban has driven down the quality of life in Hungary? Interesting. It's almost like fascists who are great at squelching opposition and taking things over aren't much good at anything else.
According to John Oliver's coverage, Orban's opponent, Magyar, is no progressive either. The people interviewed were like 'meh! Magyar is not Orban and that's about it. No real choice.' Kind of what you would expect from a dictator that prevents competition. I don't know what Magyar's positions are with regards to Ukraine.
The advantage of the lesser of two evils is he won't automatically have the infrastructure behind him to continue to quell all opposition, and more attractive voices will break through.
Killing the Emperor and blowing up his Death Star and completely changing the world overnight only works in the movies.
That was totally fake. I never believed it. The coverage of the shooter shut down almost immediately. Because that's what happens now. And the woman whose husband was killed in their death game still LOVES trump.
The way they jumped on his assassination like Kirk was MLK is indicative of an advanced plan. Fortunately, only the dummies jumped on that bandwagon with them.
Egads! Just got done reading the Atlantic article and what they are doing is scary!
It's weird that Orban touts Ukraine as a threat as they'd been occupied; first by Germany then the U.S.S.R., then invaded by the U.S.S.R. and once again occupied by them. It's like 1984, where history just isn't.
When this all shakes out, Ukraine is going to emerge as a major power because of the innovations they were forced to take on thanks to the Republicans.
I guess Viktor better like life in Russia. He can stay in the same neighborhood as Bashar. You know "Disappointed Pootin Rich Diktator Losers Shady Dachas."
I must confess I don’t follow Hungarian politics so I found it a bit strange that Tucker Carlson was puckering up to the head honcho of Hungary. Now I see why. Trump just copied this guy. I knew Trump has never had an original thought. Yet more evidence.
Although trump appears to be still alive, technically, he has begun to rot in body and mind, so I just don't know how much the rotting trump can actually help the Hungarian autocrat, but who knows?
Ta, Marcie. I have the Last Week Tonight YT video cued up. Maybe we'll watch it this evening.
Excellent episode, although of course they all are!
Hubris deserves a Hubrick.
“His political party, Fidesz, now controls most universities, the civil service, the high courts, and… almost all newspapers and broadcasters, as well as about a fifth of the economy…”
Despite all that, they’re projected to lose the election? By double digits, even?
Getting the popcorn ready.
When authoritarians fuck up country, they really fuck up a country.
Yup, that read like a MadLib alright..
"Fidesz, now controls most universities, the civil service, the high courts, and, through a network of oligarchs, almost all newspapers and broadcasters". How is that dfifferent from the MAGAt party?
I sure hope Hungarian voters are more discerning than American ones seem to be.
So Orban has driven down the quality of life in Hungary? Interesting. It's almost like fascists who are great at squelching opposition and taking things over aren't much good at anything else.
Hungarian voters have 16 years of history to go by. Apparently 4 years of history wasn't enough for Trump voters.
According to John Oliver's coverage, Orban's opponent, Magyar, is no progressive either. The people interviewed were like 'meh! Magyar is not Orban and that's about it. No real choice.' Kind of what you would expect from a dictator that prevents competition. I don't know what Magyar's positions are with regards to Ukraine.
The advantage of the lesser of two evils is he won't automatically have the infrastructure behind him to continue to quell all opposition, and more attractive voices will break through.
Killing the Emperor and blowing up his Death Star and completely changing the world overnight only works in the movies.
Worn out places, worn out faces, huh?
“the Russians proposed to stage a fake assassination of Orbán in order to build more sympathy for him, where have we heard that before?”
Yeah, if the Russians set up that fake attempt on Trump the death of the innocent bystander makes total sense. Like some Russian operative would care.
When Jesse Ventura floats that theory ... eh
I never trusted that kotex-ear bullshit anyway.
"If they die, they die. The most important goal is to be achieved."
Can I believe that? Frankly, yes.
That was totally fake. I never believed it. The coverage of the shooter shut down almost immediately. Because that's what happens now. And the woman whose husband was killed in their death game still LOVES trump.
Oh and doubly so with the new "Kirk assassin cartridges don't fit the gun" stuff
The way they jumped on his assassination like Kirk was MLK is indicative of an advanced plan. Fortunately, only the dummies jumped on that bandwagon with them.
The cartridge that appears to have been made in Russia?
Egads! Just got done reading the Atlantic article and what they are doing is scary!
It's weird that Orban touts Ukraine as a threat as they'd been occupied; first by Germany then the U.S.S.R., then invaded by the U.S.S.R. and once again occupied by them. It's like 1984, where history just isn't.
Read a comment from some MAGA idiot this morning, who said "Republicans have nothing to do with Project 2025." The lies are just breathtaking now.
Orban knows where is buterbrod is buttered.
Oh man, mad libs! One of the first programs we got running on our Commodore 64 was a mad lib one. What else ya gonna do in pre-internet times?
Oh no, I hope Hungary isn't invaded by a neighbor led by one of the most beloved world leaders!
When this all shakes out, Ukraine is going to emerge as a major power because of the innovations they were forced to take on thanks to the Republicans.
I guess Viktor better like life in Russia. He can stay in the same neighborhood as Bashar. You know "Disappointed Pootin Rich Diktator Losers Shady Dachas."
I must confess I don’t follow Hungarian politics so I found it a bit strange that Tucker Carlson was puckering up to the head honcho of Hungary. Now I see why. Trump just copied this guy. I knew Trump has never had an original thought. Yet more evidence.
Trump is a lazy slob.
Tucker never met a FSB Asset's ass he didn't kiss or lick.
Tucker LOVES Russian grocery stores for some reason.
Slightly off topic but I love this version of the song by Curt Smith and his daughter during Covid.
duck://player/NEpfvTdR5-U
Although trump appears to be still alive, technically, he has begun to rot in body and mind, so I just don't know how much the rotting trump can actually help the Hungarian autocrat, but who knows?