Trump and Vance actively supporting Viktor Orban as President of Hungary should concern us all

[Harry Dresden]

who are my new buds.
There s absolutely no way in hell I would like any politician the way MAGA worships Trump. He can do no wrong.
It is whacky to feel that way about any human

you know who they are.....come on elmer just say it....

 

[ElmerMudd]

you know who they are.....come on elmer just say it....

They are looking for a savior

 

[Harry Dresden]

They are looking for a savior

who is they?....

 

[ElmerMudd]

who is they?....

MAGA

 

[berg80]

Fraud accusations fly as Hungarians vote in contentious election​

BUDAPEST — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s camp and the opposition are accusing each other of electoral fraud as both sides gear up for a potential clash over the results of Sunday’s crucial election.

Orbán is facing an unprecedented challenge to his 16-year rule in Budapest as challenger Péter Magyar, a former government insider, and his Tisza party were leading in the polls going into Sunday’s vote.

Some 54 percent of registered voters had cast their ballots by 1 p.m., compared with 40 percent in the previous parliamentary elections in 2022, according to data from the Hungarian national election office. The early turnout is a record in Hungary’s post-communist history.

Fraud accusations fly as Hungarians vote in contentious election

Orbán supporters are already gearing up for a confrontation once the results come in, with experts warning the outcome could be challenged in court no matter who wins.

www.politico.eu

Of the two candidates, which one is in a position to rig the election? The challenger to the PM or the PM, the guy who is in control of the government?

 

[Lockback]

Trump and Vance actively supporting Viktor Orban as President of Hungary should concern us all.
His politics are closer to the Russia government than the USA government.

1. Reshaping Hungary’s political system​

Rewrote the constitution (2011) and passed many new laws that strengthened executive power.
Reduced checks and balances by weakening courts and filling key positions with loyalists.
Critics say this has led to a system sometimes described as “illiberal democracy.”

2. Control over media and institutiIntroduced media laws and enabled allies to acquire major outlets, resulting in a largely pro-government media landscape.​

• Increased government influence over universities and research institutions, including forcing some foreign institutions to leave or restructure.

Election system changes​

Redrew electoral districts and modified election rules in ways critics say favor his party (Fidesz).
Built long-term structural advantages that make it harder for opposition parties to win.

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Anti-immigration policies​

One of his most defining positions:
Built border fences during the 2015 migrant crisis
Enforced strict asylum rules

• Framed immigration as a threat to national identity and security.

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Economic policies (“Orbanomics”)​

Used unconventional taxes (e.g., on banks and foreign companies)
Increased state involvement in key sectors.
Critics argue he created crony capitalism, benefiting business allies.

Foreign policy moves​

Maintains close ties with Russia and has often resisted EU pressure (e.g., on sanctions or Ukraine support).
At times has taken positions that complicate relations with the EU and NATO.
Recent reporting highlights mixed or contradictory diplomatic behavior (e.g., outreach to different geopolitical actors).

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Use of state power and emergency measures​

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Orban's immigration policies alone make him a hero to me.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Orban's immigration policies alone make him a hero to me.

Hitler made huge improvements to Infrastructure. Does that make him a great leader.
Every leader must be judged on the totality of their work, not just one thing, unless you are extremely stupid.

 

[Lockback]

Hitler made huge improvements to Infrastructure. Does that make him a great leader.
Every leader must be judged on the totality of their work, not just one thing, unless you are extremely stupid.

I haven't seen much in his record that alarms me. I think the Far Left European "leaders" are pissed off that Orban doesn't play their stupid game.

 

[berg80]

Hungary’s Orban headed for landmark election defeat in early results​

Hungary’s opposition Tisza party appeared on track to win Sunday’s national election, early results showed, in a potential landmark defeat for veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Russia ally who also had the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Results from 29% of votes counted showed the upstart center-right Tisza of Peter Magyar winning 132 seats in the 199-member parliament, ahead of Orban’s nationalist Fidesz party.

“We are optimistic,” Magyar told a briefing in a Budapest hotel where his party held its election night headquarters, as cheering crowds gathered in the surrounding streets as results of the poll started to roll in.

Hungary's Orban concedes landmark defeat to center-right opposition

Hungary's opposition Tisza party could win Sunday's national election, two surveys showed, delivering a landmark defeat to veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

www.cnbc.com

How disappointing for Don and JD that one of their favorite authoritarians may be going down in flames.

 

[BackAgain]

He has conceded the election already.

 

[Alicia J]

Orban conceded defeat.

Something the traitor fascist Trump could never do.

 

[Lockback]

He has conceded the election already.

Hungary will now descend into the same stinking pile of shit the rest of Europe has.
It was nice while it lasted.
We still have Poland left but Europe is now headed for an ignominious, ugly and unnecessary death.
It's a suicide, actually, brought about by people too dumb to figure out what's going on.

 

[ElmerMudd]

That leader was already elected by Hungarians. He's up for re-election. Fact is, many presidents have tried to influence other countries's elections. If he wins, it is only because he already won and got re-elected. But, maybe you can quote me some kind of law that what Trump and Vance are doing is illegal. You guys always want to ***** about things you don't like but aren't actually illegal, like you're upset that someone else thought of an idea that you never thought of.

Hungarians thank Vance and Trump's support putting the final nail in Orban's coffin.
But our tax money paid for Vance sabotaging Orban. Our money should not be used for such bullshit
The despot is gone.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Hungary will now descend into the same stinking pile of shit the rest of Europe has.
It was nice while it lasted.
We still have Poland left but Europe is now headed for an ignominious, ugly and unnecessary death.
It's a suicide, actually, brought about by people too dumb to figure out what's going on.

Says the pile of shit that is heading the same way in the US.
Trump and MAGA are going down, just like Orban.

 

[Lockback]

Says the pile of shit that is heading the same way in the US.
Trump and MAGA are going down, just like Orban.

You're a real tough guy. Really brave behind your keyboard.

 

[ElmerMudd]

You're a real tough guy. Really brave behind your keyboard.

What is brave about saying what is going on in the US.

 

[22lcidw]

MAGA

I think many people are looking for common sense.

 

[Lockback]

What is brave about saying what is going on in the US.

The lying.

 

[BackAgain]

Hungarians thank Vance and Trump's support putting the final nail in Orban's coffin.
But our tax money paid for Vance sabotaging Orban. Our money should not be used for such bullshit
The despot is gone.

Well, to no surprise, Elmo bloviates again, devoid of facts; indeed, contrary to facts.

 

[Crepitus]

Trumpsters were cheering their hero when he kept saying "that overseas stuff is none of our business".

Now he has made a complete, 180-degree turn, and the cult remains mostly intact. They're all for it. Of course.

But now the cult has their biggest pundit names waking up and calling it out, even questioning his sanity, so they'll have to insult those people, too.

They don't actually have any values of their own. They are empty shells waiting to be told what to believe, how to feel about it, and how loudly to shout it.