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Orbán is improvising months before the election
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Orbán is improvising months before the election

Posted on July, 2021 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Orbán threw in homophobia to distract from the Pegasus-scandal – and learned two things: 1) The Pegasus scandal really hurts him (according to him). 2) The man is improvising. It may not lead to his downfall in 2022. But it is not a sign of an upward trajectory for someone like him. Continue reading →

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If Orbán would lose an election – this would be why (Part 4.)

Posted on January, 2020 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Some more hindsight from a postulated future Continue reading →

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If Orbán would lose an election – this would be why (Part 3.)

Posted on January, 2020 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Some more hindsight from a postulated future Continue reading →

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Some more observations with the benefit of future hindsight

Posted on January, 2020 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Part 2. Continue reading →

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Hindsight from a postulated future as a prediction tool

Posted on January, 2020 by MwBp • Leave a comment

If it happens, this will be why 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 →

11 Lessons From Fidesz’ Surprise Defeat
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11 Lessons From Fidesz’ Surprise Defeat

Posted on February, 2018 by MwBp • 2 Comments

The shocking defeat of Fidesz at a local by-election may have lessons for the national elections in April Continue reading →

Macron Meets His German Fate
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Macron Meets His German Fate

Posted on May, 2017 by MwBp • 2 Comments

It doesn’t make sense to ask France to make reforms before easing on the principles Continue reading →

4 Wrong Questions To Ask About Populism
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4 Wrong Questions To Ask About Populism

Posted on April, 2016 by MwBp • 1 Comment

Stop asking whether populism is left wing or right wing, whether it is anti-establishment or not.
And no, populists don’t “speak your mind” so that much for added value Continue reading →

How To Combat Hate Speech Without Demented Censorship
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How To Combat Hate Speech Without Demented Censorship

Posted on March, 2016 by MwBp • 1 Comment

…and fight the online bystander effect Continue reading →

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