Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours agoThe End of the Argument ad Orbanum
Comparing political figures to Hitler or Orbán often reflects a lack of imagination and understanding of true authoritarianism.
Vance beseeched a crowd in Budapest, asking, 'Will you stand for sovereignty and democracy? Will you stand for western civilization? Will you stand for freedom, for truth and for the god of our fathers?'
Orban's defeat was against all odds. The Hungarian electoral system was designed by his government after 2010 with only one thing in mind: the interests of his party, Fidesz.
Istvan Varoczi, a 63-year-old entrepreneur from Cegled, expresses skepticism about polls suggesting Prime Minister Viktor Orban could lose. He emphasizes Orban's long-standing popularity, particularly among older voters, stating, 'I've been watching him for nearly 40 years, I have always voted for him and I will again, I've never been disappointed in him.' Varoczi believes Orban's strength lies in his relatability and connection to the people.