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Tag Archives: authoritarianism
Orbánists today don’t even know what democratic principles they spurn
“Excuse me, comrade, you gave me the verdict, not my statement” Continue reading
What is Orbán afraid of? Part 2.
The media, weirdly enough Continue reading
What is Orbán afraid of?
One way to gain an edge in the absence of reliable information is to watch the autocrat and see what he fears Continue reading
The pollution is not great, not terrible
What does this photo remind you of? Continue reading
Last time a Hungarian govt offered loans for babies, 9571 of the pledged babies weren’t born
…sending the parents into financial tailspin and even deeper dependence on state mercy Continue reading
Let’s Not Talk About the Dragon!
There is no good way to address populist fearmongering. The good news is that you shouldn’t do it anyway Continue reading
How Many Protesters Do You Think Are Enough?
When protests, outrage, public opinion and voting results are all ignored Continue reading
Strongmen Stop When There Is Pushback
Strongmen are not as brave and unstoppable as you imagine Continue reading
Why Autocrats Can’t Be Appeased – Neither by Peers, Nor by Victims
But pushback becomes less and less possible from the inside Continue reading
