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riversedge

(80,974 posts)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 07:25 PM 3 hrs ago

Meanwhile Budapest is absolutely glowing tonight! 🇭🇺 -- a sea of torches and lights lighting up the night against Orbn





Meanwhile Budapest is absolutely glowing tonight! 🇭🇺

Massive crowds turned out for Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party opposition rally — a sea of torches and lights lighting up the night against Orbán and Russia.

Elections are tomorrow…


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CibiscosisTwo @cibiscosisagain
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Not Budapest, though. It's Debrecen, second largest city and Orbán's strongest bastion since 1998. The crowd is even more significant with this in mind.

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I found it on a map:








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Meanwhile Budapest is absolutely glowing tonight! 🇭🇺 -- a sea of torches and lights lighting up the night against Orbn (Original Post) riversedge 3 hrs ago OP
Amazing. Wish we had a translation. efhmc 3 hrs ago #1
He's exhorting people to go and VOTE. AloeVera 3 hrs ago #3
God Speed JMCKUSICK 1 hr ago #14
So many are nervous and hoping along with you. niyad 39 min ago #20
This is great to see. Thanks for sharing. yellow dahlia 3 hrs ago #2
You expect a pal of both Trump and Putin to not rig it...? regnaD kciN 3 hrs ago #4
It looks like the people may not stand for it. yellow dahlia 2 hrs ago #7
That sure seems true. pandr32 1 hr ago #16
He's already rigged the entire electoral system and rules. AloeVera 2 hrs ago #6
When the mandate is clear, it makes it more difficult to steal the election. yellow dahlia 2 hrs ago #8
Don't put anything past him. AloeVera 2 hrs ago #9
Yes. It's important to all of us...and to the world order. yellow dahlia 2 hrs ago #10
It's my sincere hope that Orban takes the loss and flys of to the protection of Putin in Moscow. OnlinePoker 3 hrs ago #5
If Pter Magyar's Tisza Party wins we will Figarosmom 2 hrs ago #11
would that mean Trump and his goons would be dragged out of the White House? Skittles 1 hr ago #15
Oh i wish😇 Figarosmom 55 min ago #18
Gorgeous and inspiring pictures and video! PeaceWave 2 hrs ago #12
Certainly is! calimary 55 min ago #19
The real question: AverageOldGuy 2 hrs ago #13
Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations "Hungary" BigmanPigman 1 hr ago #17
That link goes to an episode on the Czech Republic. niyad 33 min ago #22
Damn it! I can't share it without posting my gmail address... BigmanPigman 14 min ago #23
RWers here in the USA are hopefully worried IronLionZion 34 min ago #21

AloeVera

(4,293 posts)
3. He's exhorting people to go and VOTE.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 07:49 PM
3 hrs ago

"This is your chance. Everyone go and vote. No one stay home! Chances are, it's now or never! Dear young people, another reminder that even a single vote counts!"

I'm so nervous. It's my native country...

niyad

(132,808 posts)
20. So many are nervous and hoping along with you.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:16 PM
39 min ago

I am reading some articles in The Guardian Weekly about this election, and what the numbers are looking like right now.

yellow dahlia

(6,076 posts)
2. This is great to see. Thanks for sharing.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 07:39 PM
3 hrs ago

Heartwarming and hopeful.

I think the only way Orban will win is if he rigs it.

yellow dahlia

(6,076 posts)
7. It looks like the people may not stand for it.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:14 PM
2 hrs ago

We can hope. Interesting that an election in another country is one we are watching so closely.

AloeVera

(4,293 posts)
6. He's already rigged the entire electoral system and rules.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:04 PM
2 hrs ago

Changed the constitution even to allow the rigging. The country is gerrymandered to the nth degree too. Plus all kinds of dirty tricks.

I'm afraid the opposition will have to get at least 60% to have any chance of winning. It's touch and go as I see it. Magyar is right to tell people to go and VOTE. Especially the youth, where Orbán is favoured by only 14% now!! The youth turn-out holds the key.

AloeVera

(4,293 posts)
9. Don't put anything past him.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:21 PM
2 hrs ago

He has his people at the booths. I don't trust the counters or the systems. It will take nearly a miracle to get rid of him. Waiting for that miracle tomorrow!

OnlinePoker

(6,133 posts)
5. It's my sincere hope that Orban takes the loss and flys of to the protection of Putin in Moscow.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 07:55 PM
3 hrs ago

I really don't want to see him try to hold onto power by force or to cook the election books to steal it.

Figarosmom

(12,246 posts)
11. If Pter Magyar's Tisza Party wins we will
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:30 PM
2 hrs ago

Find out what trump will do when the Senate and House goes blue. If Orban refuses to give up power, that will be what trump will do. They won't seat the new House members, the Senate is a different animal. I can't see Thune not seating new members. But Johnson definitely will play games. That's why I'm hoping there will be a turn over before the election.Just a few more repubs taking retirement and not waiting would be perfect.

AverageOldGuy

(3,949 posts)
13. The real question:
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:47 PM
2 hrs ago

If Oran loses, what will he do? Claim election fraud and send troops to seize ballot boxes? Then what?

If he does, you can bet Trump will be studying it.

BigmanPigman

(55,251 posts)
17. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations "Hungary"
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:38 PM
1 hr ago
https://dai.ly/x8h1gpe

Last night I revisited Tony's trip to this country. The food alone is enough of a reason to love this country. Yum, yum!!!!!!

"Hungary" made me very HUNGRY!!!!!

niyad

(132,808 posts)
22. That link goes to an episode on the Czech Republic.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:22 PM
33 min ago

But Hungarian food is marvelous. I am very fortunate to have several European markets here where I can get at least some of what I need.

BigmanPigman

(55,251 posts)
23. Damn it! I can't share it without posting my gmail address...
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:42 PM
14 min ago

Here is part of it (I think)...

The Ancient Arts of Butchery in Budapest Anthony Bourdain Part 3 | No Reservations | Facebook https://share.google/Qg1Ha9eEKRW5b5Rnk
‎Budapest - Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (Series 5, Episode 6) - Apple TV (UK) https://share.google/5eSzAxukA4Y2maiHq

‎Budapest - Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (Season 5, Episode 6) - Apple TV https://share.google/AvjT5cb5fqhjDoV5P

Can you see this or not?

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