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Car alarms sound like a good idea
Few things illustrate the sounded-like-a-good-idea fallacy better than car alarms. Continue reading
Babiš Braves the Orbán Curse
Czech PM Andrej Babiš received his Hungarian counterpart in September 2021, days before the elections. But Orbán’s political touch is a proven kiss of death. Continue reading
Orbán openly aims to end separation of church and state
…after he ended separation between state and business. Continue reading
Five things that cost less than 7 kilometers of railway tracks by Orbán’s top oligarch
#1 Vienna Hauptbahnhof Continue reading
The opposition is finally oppositioning
There is not much to love about opposition politicians. But when you are robbed of even the illusion of a democracy you relearn to appreciate even the slightest displays of normalcy. Like public debates and a dumbass primary. Continue reading
What is behind Hungary’s biggest ever bond release?
On September 14-15 the Hungarian government took on record debt, issuing an unprecedented amount of FX denominated bonds. Continue reading
The best thing about the global Eucharistic Congress in Budapest was the controversy around the actual number of Catholics
I was still in elementary school when a census took place. Continue reading
You can’t escape authoritarianism by withdrawing into your family
It also poisons family relations. Continue reading
As energy prices rise, price controls bite
Orbán has been posturing as Our Savior From High Energy Prices ever since his 2014 reelection campaign. He remained The Savior even after energy prices went way down and the price controls he introduced meant artificially inflated prices for consumers. They have never heard of their own rip-off and kept worshipping Orbán for it. But … Continue reading
62% of couples marry for state handouts
A new survey among couples who have been together for over 6 months found that state subsidies to married couples in exchange for more children is the leading cause for legally tying the knot. Continue reading
