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Tag Archives: fear

Let’s Not Talk About the Dragon!
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Let’s Not Talk About the Dragon!

Posted on August, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

There is no good way to address populist fearmongering. The good news is that you shouldn’t do it anyway Continue reading →

Fideszniks Lock Themselves In Board Room After Losing Majority Because They Didn’t Know What to Do
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Fideszniks Lock Themselves In Board Room After Losing Majority Because They Didn’t Know What to Do

Posted on March, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Panicky Orbán loyalists obstruct council meeting to wait for orders from their higher-ups Continue reading →

“I heard that the EU wants to nuke Hungary”
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“I heard that the EU wants to nuke Hungary”

Posted on September, 2018 by MwBp • 1 Comment

Orbán’s hysterical propaganda didn’t calm down after the elections – in case you believed it would Continue reading →

#InsectGate – Soros Wants You to Eat Bugs!
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#InsectGate – Soros Wants You to Eat Bugs!

Posted on February, 2018 by MwBp • 1 Comment

Luckily, the minister is here to protect us! Continue reading →

Top Managers Talk About Doing Business in Hungary
I dare you to do business in Hungary...

Top Managers Talk About Doing Business in Hungary

Posted on February, 2018 by MwBp • 4 Comments

“Today, there is a fear from central authority in people’s blood; a fear that they can take away anything, do anything.” Continue reading →

The Two Minutes Hate Is Turning into 24/7 Fear
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The Two Minutes Hate Is Turning into 24/7 Fear

Posted on September, 2017 by MwBp • 3 Comments

We have reached the point when the government names “public enemies” Continue reading →

Fear and Loathing in Hungary
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Fear and Loathing in Hungary

Posted on January, 2017 by MwBp • 5 Comments

Paranoia over expressing political opinions may be misguided – but it exists nonetheless Continue reading →

Fear and Helplessness in Politics
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Fear and Helplessness in Politics

Posted on December, 2016 by MwBp • 10 Comments

Populism, xenophobia, racism, extremism, or the erosion of democracy are just symptoms. This is behind them Continue reading →

How To Sap People’s Life Force In 3 Easy Steps
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How To Sap People’s Life Force In 3 Easy Steps

Posted on October, 2016 by MwBp • 21 Comments

…to cement yourself in power Continue reading →

How Oppressive Regimes Rob Their Victims of Their Sense of Agency
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How Oppressive Regimes Rob Their Victims of Their Sense of Agency

Posted on January, 2016 by MwBp • 13 Comments

Stockholm syndrome is a thinking and behaviour pattern that serves the victim’s survival exclusively. It doesn’t serve growth, prosperity, happiness. It is not a suitable state of mind for everyday living. Continue reading →

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