Spot on.

Balázs Orbán was constantly presenting the prime minister with his ideas. He argued that the methods of Donald Trump’s 2024 US presidential campaign should be incorporated into Fidesz’s campaign. “He thought those tactics could be copied,” a source close to the Fidesz government said.

(Link to the whole long-ass article.)

By the way, thanks for the downvote dude. Mature response to arguments backed with sources on a platform meant to foster discussion.

No. The tax plans were shared in their election program (English summary here), but no specific details and actual steps so far.

Not necessarily. They’re currently dismantling the money pits that were designed to support Orbán’s system (e.g. the Sovereignity Protection Office). Also, they’re frantically working on unlocking previously frozen EU funds (with some progress already made) which will be lost by the end of summer unless certain conditions are met. Magyar also campaigned on taxing the rich, so introducing austerity measures would be political suicide.

Some local political analyst said that he’s using the same tactic Orbán did to weaken his opposition - using every opportunity to highlight that his predecessor was an incompetent crook. To me, it seems like they’re building a criminal case against Orbán (see the situation with the Ukranian cash transport) and some of his people (see the controversy about the National Cultural Fund) and they’re fanning the flames of societal support to avoid a major uproar when they make their move.

On a personal note, I know it looks like I’m fanboying for Magyar, but I’m mostly just hooked on the news that have been developing since the election and I’m just super eager to talk about them.

Sadly unsuprising. Orbán spent a shitton of state funds (!) on advertising propaganda and “welfare” programs aimed at key demographics as part of his election campaign. With an economy that was barely holding on to begin with.

They killed the Metaverse a few weeks ago, so he’s going to have to do it the old-fashioned way: pizza on Friday and mandatory team-building exercises.

routine menu adjustments are simply how we optimise our endurance to keep our warships in the fight

I gotta say, the press photos of Hegseth didn’t get any more flattering ever since he whined about them.

It’s not easy when the whole world runs on Heavy Fuel.

Literally can’t believe it. Maybe there’s hope yet.

It wasn’t Vance, it was Orban. Orban’s been desperate for Trump’s attention and support because in his mind, Trump is doing the same thing he is in a much larger, more powerful country. He’s trying to show his base he has a strong ally abroad.

It’s ridiculous though. Orban’s campaign is all about opposing war (meaning Ukraine should capitulate) because it’s wrecking the economy. But his “ally” attacks Iran causing another crisis and sends his peon most Hungarians don’t even know or care about. I just really hope people don’t fall for this bullshit this time around.

Holy shit, thank you, finally some explanation for that place. It pops up on my feed sometimes and almost never fails to utterly confuse me.

Semen retention. I think it is (or used to be) a big thing in certain cultures too.

Kentler believed pedophiles could make acceptable foster parents, and that any sexual contact would be relatively harmless if it were not forced.

How’s that for a nuanced take

pedophiles

the government

Name a more iconic duo.

Dr. No?

I have to highlight the best part about this, because it’s hilarious: apparently, the first numeronym was “S12n”, the email username of Jan Scherpenhuizen, because his actual name exceeded the character limit (this was back in the 80s).

More like the room keeps spinning

Awesome, I’ve been looking forward to this! I warmed up to short-form videos, but still refuse to use TikTok and could use an alternative to YouTube Shorts.