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Unruly Hungarians Still Stubbornly Unafraid of Terrorism
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Unruly Hungarians Still Stubbornly Unafraid of Terrorism

Posted on February, 2018 by MwBp • 1 Comment

The boogeyman may be the migrant-Soros-Brussels, but the thing that actually kills them is healthcare and corruption Continue reading →

They Survived, Yet They Died
The Poor Mental State of Fidesz Media

They Survived, Yet They Died

Posted on December, 2017 by MwBp • 7 Comments

The 12 most bizarre moments of the Fidesz-controlled TV news Continue reading →

National Consultation on the “Soros Plan” 
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National Consultation on the “Soros Plan” 

Posted on October, 2017 by MwBp • 9 Comments

Full text of the government’s letter on the “Soros plan” – with notes on the official translation Continue reading →

What Is a “National Consultation” Anyway?
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What Is a “National Consultation” Anyway?

Posted on October, 2017 by MwBp • 9 Comments

A direct marketing letter sent to every Hungarian household by the government. The 7th since 2010. Continue reading →

What Are Hungarians Most Afraid Of?
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What Are Hungarians Most Afraid Of?

Posted on October, 2017 by MwBp • 4 Comments

More afraid of “Brussels” than the “EU” Continue reading →

Orbán Praises Xenophobic Lynch Mob
Commentary

Orbán Praises Xenophobic Lynch Mob

Posted on October, 2017 by MwBp • 2 Comments

This is the real story. Don’t insult my intellect with migrants-migrants-MIGRANTS! Continue reading →

This Is How Fidesz Media Looks Like
The Poor Mental State of Fidesz Media

This Is How Fidesz Media Looks Like

Posted on September, 2017 by MwBp • 7 Comments

A day in the life of Hungarian print media since three Fidesz cronies took over 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 →

“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 →

Billboard Wars Against Rational Thinking
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Billboard Wars Against Rational Thinking

Posted on July, 2017 by MwBp • 8 Comments

What’s next when these are a government’s “public service announcements”? Continue reading →

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