Big congratulations to the people of Hungary. Hopefully this is the start of a much better chapter in their country's history.
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Let's hope, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Orbán was already burnt, maybe they just put a new puppet (they = a country that produces vodka).
Let's see if he actually restores democracy.
Budapest shouts "Russians out", in memory of the Hungarian uprising of 1956 and against the Putin asset they ousted today.
Brilliant news for Hungary, Europe and Ukraine.
Now let's watch the theatrics of Vance crying about interference.
I must admit, even though he was down in the polls, I still expected him to win somehow. It gives me a little glimmer of hope that the world may not become an authoritarian hellscape.
I didn't really expect him to lose. But I had serious doubts if he would get out of the government after it.
But then, I don't know the details.
If the loss is big enough, there is no way to get the foot in the door, might not waste the political capital of a tantrum to keep doing damage leading opposition.
And the loss is basically a wipeout. They are practically irrelevant in Parliament, and Tisza, unlike in Poland, can just boot out any of their appointees as they have a supermajority.
thanks Vance 👍❤️🇺🇸
First the Pope, now Orban's government, what next!
Quick go visit Putin!
I think you know who 🤞
Apparently, Trump is immune.
He fucked up the Iran deal.
Someone please tell me the opposition winner is legit and not another Russian stooge
Hard to tell right now. He used to be one of Orban's buddies up until a few years ago. He's saying the right things right now - less corruption, more services for Hungarians, closer ties to the EU and NATO.
But we'll see. From what I understand, Orban was also seen as a progressive about 20 years ago. But then Putin and greed got their hooks into him. Hopefully the new guy is legit.
If he is legit, I wonder his this will shift the dynamic in the EU. Without Hungary vetoing everything Putin doesn't like, does this clear the path more for Ukraine joining the EU and/or NATO? I know there are a lot of other factors in okay. But the people of Hungary might have just helped others and not just themselves.
That will truly be a major test. Man, I'm hoping for a legitimate win for once. This could be the biggest shift since Carney's victory in Canada. I've also sadly seen how gullible people can believe lies like, "America First" and "No New Wars," and take a pathological liar at their word. Leaving aside the longer-term games being played by billionaires.
Here's hoping for the best. I'm just honestly a bit shocked that he relinquished power this easily.
There's another EU member with a russian stooge in power, isn't there? I could be wrong but I think it was Slovakia that recently elected one.
Still great news that Orban is out.
Thank you, people of Hungary. You rock
I'm very proud of Hungary. Even with the media capture and social media bombardment, the nation saw through the fog. And that voter turnout percentage is something I've never heard of in my lifetime in my country.
Yay. :)
I also note the turnout is huge, in the early evening, 75% of eligible people had voted.
75% of eligible people had voted
Fuck, if only the US could do this.
An incredible number. That is civic duty!
Holy shit, fantastic result! Orban deserved that lol
JFC, things have gotten so bad that we are cheering for some Hungarian conservative winning an election.
Drunk with power he lost his sense in the end. Next Trump, Netanyahu, Putin and so on.
I think 2 of those 3 will be dead before ever handing over power
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think netanyahu is up for election this year.
It surely feels good to see a fascist lose. That's enough for me these days.
I can't even imagine the elation Hungarians must be feeling right now!
It's more like relief.
Come on. Am I dreaming?
April First! 🖕🖕
Literally can't believe it. Maybe there's hope yet.
Finally, good news since Mamdani!
I'm so happy for Hungary and for the EU! Hungarians, u rock!!! :))
Please Vance, vouch for Erdogan next time
What’s the catch? Just watched John Oliver and got the impression this was impossible
Orban put so many of his cronies everywhere, it will take years if not decades to restore the country
Since it's a 2/3 blowout, all of those can be simply removed.
The biggest danger going forward is Tisza becoming corrupt by either not going through with removing them, or becoming like Fidesz was.
They state they won't.
My hope was that Tisza would be 1 or 2 seats away from the super majority and there would be another opposition party (non orban, non nationalist) in parliament to actually be there to stamp things
The thing is that the only parties I'd trust with that are the ones that stepped back before the election. The only three others on the ballot were the ultranationalist Mi Hazánk, the collaborator DK, and well, MKKP. If that scenario happened with any one of these, they could be paid to be obstructionists.
There is no getting around it, the people will have to keep them to account to implement term limits and the anti-corruption measures they were running on themselves.
Trump with another impressive foreign election result.
Love to see it, folks.
This is great news, I will go and buy some fancy wine and nice beer and share with my family and neighbours tomorrow! Cheers folks!
(I know tough times are coming bit this makes things so much better!)
Wow. now that's an honest crook
Wish this was a "hooray" moment for Hungary or the region.