A fellow authoritarian is set to lose power. Don is trying to prevent it.

[pknopp]

Most Deplorables know what would happen if they did not have weapons. Look at the craziness you create within your areas and even in outlying areas with mass shootings as an example.

I rarely have a clue what you are rambling about.

 

[pknopp]

That is utter bullshit...I exercise my 2a rights every friking day, and never have a problem....

Why are you so scared of a tool?

Me? I'm not the one that argued we can't have guns. That was Trump.

 

[j-mac]

Sure.

No sure about it....If you walked up to me on the street, you'd never know I was armed....

 

[j-mac]

Me? I'm not the one that argued we can't have guns. That was Trump.

Yet, you don't think we should be able to own guns. Isn't that right?

 

[Mashmont]

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure my suspicion that I'm wasting my time conversing with a delusional crank is correct. And it is. Have a good day.

From 2012:

Venezuela bans private gun ownership

Venezuela brings in a new law banning the commercial sale of guns and ammunition, in an attempt to control worsening crime rates.

www.bbc.com

First the gullible are convinced to go along with a few 'harmless' laws, then when the left secures power, they do this. And people are shocked by it. You've never been to a Communist country. I have.

 

[pknopp]

No sure about it....If you walked up to me on the street, you'd never know I was armed....

LOL, I said sure, as in sure, if they don't know there is little they can do.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Remember when people like berg80 go around calling people authoritarian, they are the same people upset that the US arrested Meduro and protesting for his release

They are also the same people that are furious that th supreme leader is dead and compared him to the pope

Not to mention that they are the same people who supported the elimination of all sorts of civil liberties using covid as the excuse.

Orban opposes the Islamization of western Europe. That is why these dolts really hate him.

 

[Mac-7]

There's decent reason to believe that Orban will excercise all available opportunities to, uh, make sure he does better. Trump & Co will surely be taking notes.

Some of our damage is permanent. Our former friends gave us a pass between 2016 and 2020, but this was the last straw. They're not just looking at our government differently now, they're looking at us differently, too.

You have not made the case against Orban

Hence, the attacks on trump through Orban fail also

Yes Hungary is hated everywhere within libdom

The leftwing Euros want foreign migration from 3rd World shit hole countries and Hungary refuses to comply

Its as simple as that

 

[Darkwind]

Not to mention that they are the same people who supported the elimination of all sorts of civil liberties using covid as the excuse.

Orban opposes the Islamization of western Europe. That is why these dolts really hate him.

This is the baseline.

They want Islam in charge of the whole globe. Much like the useful idiots of the Chinese Red Guard, their usefulness will soon disappear, and they will be eliminated by the very people they support.

 

[Mashmont]

I'm finding it increasingly difficult to take anything you write seriously.

It's because you're naive and sheltered and don't understand how the world works.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

• Judicial and Institutional Control: Similar to Orbán's 2010 overhaul of the Hungarian judiciary, Trump has aimed to reshape the U.S. judiciary and federal law enforcement. This includes appointing loyalists to key positions and using the Department of Justice to investigate political rivals.
• Media Control and Attacks: Orbán consolidated control over Hungarian media by fostering a loyal media apparatus, a tactic mirrored by Trump’s attacks on traditional media as "enemies of the people" and by fostering a pro-Trump media ecosystem.
• Targeting Universities and Civil Society: Following the Hungarian model, where the Central European University was forced out, the Trump administration has taken aim at American universities and academic freedom.
• Immigration and National Identity: Both leaders use nationalist rhetoric to demonize immigrants and outsiders to build popular support.
• Emergency Powers and Centralization: Trump has sought to use legalistic means and emergency powers to bypass checks and balances, similar to how Orban utilized "national consultations" and legislative changes to centralize power.

It can also be called the fascist playbook, followed by Trump and other authoritarians.

 

[Mashmont]

It can also be called the fascist playbook, followed by Trump and other authoritarians.

If Trump were truly an authoritarian, do you honestly think you would be allowed to come on a public forum and pop off about him? Move to any communist country and trash their leader in public. See how long you last.

Leftwingers don't realize how great they have it. They don't deserve it.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Trump affirms ‘total endorsement’ of Orbán ahead of Hungary election​

The Trump administration is doubling down on its endorsement of Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán in next month’s Hungarian elections, even as Orbán’s deal-blocking in Brussels has been labeled “unacceptable” by EU peers.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his “complete and total endorsement” of Orbán in the Hungarian elections. And U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly due to fly to Budapest in April in support of the prime minister.

The EU’s longest-serving leader, facing an election in less than a month that he is forecast to lose, has long been a thorn in the side of Brussels. In the latest stand-off against his European counterparts, Orbán held hostage a €90 billion loan to Ukraine this week over an oil dispute.

Trump affirms ‘total endorsement’ of Orbán ahead of Hungary election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly due to visit Budapest in April in support of the Prime Minister Orbán.

www.politico.eu

AI Overview

Analyses from political observers, scholars, and news reports, particularly in early 2025 and 2026, suggest that Donald Trump has adopted strategies similar to those used by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to consolidate power and transform a democracy into an "illiberal state."

Observers identify several key areas where Trump has emulated the "Orban playbook" in his second term (starting January 2025):

• Judicial and Institutional Control: Similar to Orbán's 2010 overhaul of the Hungarian judiciary, Trump has aimed to reshape the U.S. judiciary and federal law enforcement. This includes appointing loyalists to key positions and using the Department of Justice to investigate political rivals.
• Media Control and Attacks: Orbán consolidated control over Hungarian media by fostering a loyal media apparatus, a tactic mirrored by Trump’s attacks on traditional media as "enemies of the people" and by fostering a pro-Trump media ecosystem.
• Targeting Universities and Civil Society: Following the Hungarian model, where the Central European University was forced out, the Trump administration has taken aim at American universities and academic freedom.
• Immigration and National Identity: Both leaders use nationalist rhetoric to demonize immigrants and outsiders to build popular support.
• Emergency Powers and Centralization: Trump has sought to use legalistic means and emergency powers to bypass checks and balances, similar to how Orban utilized "national consultations" and legislative changes to centralize power.

It is antithetical to our collective experience as Americans and all that our country stands for (or stood for until trumpery) to have a US president endorse an overtly authoritarian figure for office. The incongruity is as disorienting as the parallels between trump and Orban are obvious. But that doesn't make them easier to reckon with.

Just the other day trump invoked emergency powers to subvert congressional oversight in the sale of arms to countries in the ME.

Trump invokes emergency powers with $23 billion in Gulf arms sales as Iran war wages on: WSJ report​

Trump invokes emergency powers with $23 billion in Gulf arms sales as Iran war wages on: WSJ report

The U.S. approved roughly $23 billion in weapons sales to three Gulf nations, moving to bolster their defenses as the Middle East war continued to escalate.

www.cnbc.com

For some of the deals, the American government invoked the emergency clause of U.S. arms control law, a mechanism that allows the executive branch to proceed without the standard 30-day congressional review period, according to the report.

Like Orban, trump has sought to normalize anti-democratic actions and sideline Congress. Enabled by subservient R's who blocked the passage of two War Powers resolutions that would prevent Don from making unilateral decisions on the war he started with Iran. Just as his base has enabled him with their continuing support despite repeated lawlessness and violations of the Constitution.

It appears the people of Hungary have had enough. POLITICO Poll of Polls — Hungarian polls, trends and election news for Hungary

In the US, polls indicate the same. The question being, is the damage done too extensive to fully recover from?

Maga is based on killimg your constutiton. Trump cant operate within it.

 

[0311]

Trump affirms ‘total endorsement’ of Orbán ahead of Hungary election​

The Trump administration is doubling down on its endorsement of Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán in next month’s Hungarian elections, even as Orbán’s deal-blocking in Brussels has been labeled “unacceptable” by EU peers.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his “complete and total endorsement” of Orbán in the Hungarian elections. And U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly due to fly to Budapest in April in support of the prime minister.

The EU’s longest-serving leader, facing an election in less than a month that he is forecast to lose, has long been a thorn in the side of Brussels. In the latest stand-off against his European counterparts, Orbán held hostage a €90 billion loan to Ukraine this week over an oil dispute.

Trump affirms ‘total endorsement’ of Orbán ahead of Hungary election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly due to visit Budapest in April in support of the Prime Minister Orbán.

www.politico.eu

AI Overview

Analyses from political observers, scholars, and news reports, particularly in early 2025 and 2026, suggest that Donald Trump has adopted strategies similar to those used by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to consolidate power and transform a democracy into an "illiberal state."

Observers identify several key areas where Trump has emulated the "Orban playbook" in his second term (starting January 2025):

• Judicial and Institutional Control: Similar to Orbán's 2010 overhaul of the Hungarian judiciary, Trump has aimed to reshape the U.S. judiciary and federal law enforcement. This includes appointing loyalists to key positions and using the Department of Justice to investigate political rivals.
• Media Control and Attacks: Orbán consolidated control over Hungarian media by fostering a loyal media apparatus, a tactic mirrored by Trump’s attacks on traditional media as "enemies of the people" and by fostering a pro-Trump media ecosystem.
• Targeting Universities and Civil Society: Following the Hungarian model, where the Central European University was forced out, the Trump administration has taken aim at American universities and academic freedom.
• Immigration and National Identity: Both leaders use nationalist rhetoric to demonize immigrants and outsiders to build popular support.
• Emergency Powers and Centralization: Trump has sought to use legalistic means and emergency powers to bypass checks and balances, similar to how Orban utilized "national consultations" and legislative changes to centralize power.

It is antithetical to our collective experience as Americans and all that our country stands for (or stood for until trumpery) to have a US president endorse an overtly authoritarian figure for office. The incongruity is as disorienting as the parallels between trump and Orban are obvious. But that doesn't make them easier to reckon with.

Just the other day trump invoked emergency powers to subvert congressional oversight in the sale of arms to countries in the ME.

Trump invokes emergency powers with $23 billion in Gulf arms sales as Iran war wages on: WSJ report​

Trump invokes emergency powers with $23 billion in Gulf arms sales as Iran war wages on: WSJ report

The U.S. approved roughly $23 billion in weapons sales to three Gulf nations, moving to bolster their defenses as the Middle East war continued to escalate.

www.cnbc.com

For some of the deals, the American government invoked the emergency clause of U.S. arms control law, a mechanism that allows the executive branch to proceed without the standard 30-day congressional review period, according to the report.

Like Orban, trump has sought to normalize anti-democratic actions and sideline Congress. Enabled by subservient R's who blocked the passage of two War Powers resolutions that would prevent Don from making unilateral decisions on the war he started with Iran. Just as his base has enabled him with their continuing support despite repeated lawlessness and violations of the Constitution.

It appears the people of Hungary have had enough. POLITICO Poll of Polls — Hungarian polls, trends and election news for Hungary

In the US, polls indicate the same. The question being, is the damage done too extensive to fully recover from?

Of course 47 defends Orban, Orban is dictator, and 47 wants to be dictator.

 

[22lcidw]

I rarely have a clue what you are rambling about.

You do. Deplorables do not have brownshirts like you do. All of the Nazis, Klan, Proud boys, etc. that total hundreds of millions of people from your spews. You get a lot of mileage from those rioters/insurrectionists with many having psychological issues. It emboldens many Progressives to their chagrin when any are taken to task.

 

[blackhawk]

 

[j-mac]

LOL, I said sure, as in sure, if they don't know there is little they can do.

So, then what scares you so much?

 

[IM2]

Trump will never leave office.

20 years from now, the USA may have fallen, but Trump is the leader!

Trump will be dead.

 

[pknopp]

So, then what scares you so much?

You are the one wetting your pants.

 

[j-mac]

You are the one wetting your pants.

Projection I see…that means you know you’ve lost…run along now…