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Orbán used his precious time with Trump trying to take away the last of NGOs money
Civilians do it better

Orbán used his precious time with Trump trying to take away the last of NGOs money

Posted on July, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

It means that he has no bigger problem left, just a few civilians and their continued existence Continue reading →

“No mother will sleep on the floor as long as I live!”
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“No mother will sleep on the floor as long as I live!”

Posted on February, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Volunteers trying to keep hospitals afloat. The government financing healthcare in Syria and Vietnam instead. And football. Continue reading →

Activist in Snail Costume Outruns Ancient Train
Civilians do it better

Activist in Snail Costume Outruns Ancient Train

Posted on August, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Government blames Soros and demonizes the activist – but doesn’t upgrade the 1887 railway line where trains make 13.5 km in 21 minutes Continue reading →

“Kindly reinstate the potholes in their original condition or the council will do it”
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“Kindly reinstate the potholes in their original condition or the council will do it”

Posted on August, 2018 by MwBp • 1 Comment

Local council vs. common sense Continue reading →

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