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Tag Archives: oligarch

Oligarchs don’t buy politicians here – It’s the other way around
Corruption is a feature, not a bug

Oligarchs don’t buy politicians here – It’s the other way around

Posted on August, 2020 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Eastern oligarchs are made by their kings – they don’t buy politicians because they are owned by them Continue reading →

The pollution is not great, not terrible
System Decay

The pollution is not great, not terrible

Posted on November, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

What does this photo remind you of? Continue reading →

No Censorship – We Just Remove All Your Ads
This is now normal...

No Censorship – We Just Remove All Your Ads

Posted on April, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Because we own all the billboards… Continue reading →

Orbán Broke the Unspoken Rule That a Hungarian Prime Minister Must Not Be Rich
Commentary

Orbán Broke the Unspoken Rule That a Hungarian Prime Minister Must Not Be Rich

Posted on October, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

He can afford it now Continue reading →

Which One Redistributes Money More Evenly: Oligarchy or Lottery?
Fun fact

Which One Redistributes Money More Evenly: Oligarchy or Lottery?

Posted on July, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Oligarchs wouldn’t bother to pick up a lottery jackpot
Continue reading →

You Want a Strongman? Forget Dignity
Commentary

You Want a Strongman? Forget Dignity

Posted on May, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

If you work for an autocrat, forget dignity and professional integrity Continue reading →

Two More Orbán-critical Media Outlets Shut Down Two Days After Fidesz’ Election Victory
News

Two More Orbán-critical Media Outlets Shut Down Two Days After Fidesz’ Election Victory

Posted on April, 2018 by MwBp • 1 Comment

It’s happening… Continue reading →

What Happened to the Hungarian Media?
Analysis

What Happened to the Hungarian Media?

Posted on March, 2018 by MwBp • 21 Comments

It’s not censorship, but economic tools Continue reading →

Indebtedness of Oligarchs Risks Stability of Banking System, Say Analysts
Data

Indebtedness of Oligarchs Risks Stability of Banking System, Say Analysts

Posted on January, 2018 by MwBp • 1 Comment

When you owe 1 million to the bank, you should be worried. When you owe 100 million – the bank should be worried.  Continue reading →

Illiberalism in Numbers
Data

Illiberalism in Numbers

Posted on March, 2017 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Hungarian anti-refugee propaganda by the government cost four times more than the Brexit campaign Continue reading →

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