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"I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people." ~ Isaac Newton
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Congratulations to the people of Hungary for ridding themselves of an autocrat through a peaceful, democratic election. You are bringing hope to hundreds of millions everywhere!
What you may not know is that this was drawn 6 years go today by Marc Murphy. It was rejected and called unfair and alarmist.

Nahar Shamsun, aka Sew Beautiful, is a UK-based embroidery artist who creates vibrant landscapes inspired by nature

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The hard truth is that Trump was not exceptional. He was just another amoral Western businessman, one of many whom the ex-KGB elite have promoted and sponsored around the world, with the hope that they might eventually be of some political or commercial use.
Anne Applebaum
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/anne-applebaum-quotes
The hard truth is that Trump was not exceptional. He was just another amoral Western businessman, one of many whom the ex-KGB elite have promoted and sponsored around the world, with the hope that they might eventually be of some political or commercial use.
Anne Applebaum
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/anne-applebaum-quotes

BREAKING: Hungarian 16-year-dictator and white nationalist Viktor Orban concedes defeat in *parliamentary election in Hungary. (France 24 and other sources)

*-correction made (previously written as “presidential”)

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"Beacon to the right"? Jeezus, #BrokenTimes, Orbán is a far-right authoritarian. Good riddance. Congratulations, Hungary.
Hungary’s Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Election Defeat https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/world/europe/hungary-election-orban-magyar.html?smid=tw-share
Hungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.

The New York Times

Among Orbán's many corrosive effects in Hungary, he politically strangled universities and research funding. His defeat offers the possibility of a better, more open future for Hungarian science.

https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/02/hungary-us-science-universities-democracy-protests-freedom-knowledge/ #science #hungary

Record turnout, landslide victory for the people of Hungary!

Congratulations!

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d8zw2d3rkt

#news #EUPol #hungary #HungarianElections #elections #voting

Hungary election: Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power as opposition wins election landslide - follow live

Opposition leader Péter Magyar defeats Europe's longest-serving leader, promising closer EU ties and an anti-corruption drive.

BBC News