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Fidesz-controlled media reminds me of an old, Soviet joke
Guest Post

Fidesz-controlled media reminds me of an old, Soviet joke

Posted on April, 2018 by MwBp • 3 Comments

Parallel universe indeed Continue reading →

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Europe’s most talented political con man celebrates his biggest triumph yet
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Europe’s most talented political con man celebrates his biggest triumph yet

Posted on April, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

If you want to understand Orbán, you have to look at Bernie Madoff.  Continue reading →

Hódmezővásárhely showed us how Fidesz can be defeated. In 2022.
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Hódmezővásárhely showed us how Fidesz can be defeated. In 2022.

Posted on February, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

On a national level, the bitter fight for parliamentary seats and party funding will trump lofty hopes of defeating Fidesz Continue reading →

Sex and the City of Budapest
Guest Post

Sex and the City of Budapest

Posted on November, 2017 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Pious politicians keep fretting that Sex and the City created “hordes” of single women. But have they actually watched it? Continue reading →

“Grandma, Is This True?”
Guest Post / Satire

“Grandma, Is This True?”

Posted on September, 2017 by MwBp • Leave a comment

“Dear Grandma,

I hope you are safe….” Continue reading →

Marrying for Love as a Road to Working Poverty
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Marrying for Love as a Road to Working Poverty

Posted on August, 2017 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Having to marry for a better life may be bleak – but what about those who can’t even do that? Continue reading →

Guest Post

Second Hand To Second Hand In Two Generations

Posted on May, 2017 by MwBp • 1 Comment

“You asked about my impressions about emigrating. Here is my story.  I decided to stay anonymous – unlike your other stories – because the story of a poor upbringing is something to brag about only if you made it out.” Anonymous guest post.  Continue reading →

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