With this crop of Republicans, hypocrisy is not a bug; it’s a feature.
They love it.
In case you need it:
Talking about Orbán, the election is taking place today as I write. The electoral system is extremely complicated, but a friend of mine who lives in Hungary and has been fighting for the rights of minorities, in particular Sinti and Roma, has tried to explain it.
I don’t think it is his fault that his post doesn’t sound clear. Obfuscation will help to muddy the waters if Orbán loses, and it will be easy to claim cheating, interference (no, not from FacePalm Vance, the other interference) and to declare the election null and void.
I think that Zelenskyy’s military might be a little bit too busy right now for that…
Tisza’s victory is no guarantee that everything Orban did will be reversed. AIUI, their primary focus is on corruption and Fidesz’s co-option of legal, political and media/cultural institutions, and reversing that is a long job. I don’t think there’s much detail about how far they will fall into line with the EU on substantive policy towards Ukraine.
Be that as it may, the psychological message is almost as important as the actual actions. The Orban-turd has been openly sprayed, disinfected and wiped in the sight of all Europe, Russia, Ukraine, and America. It will be a much-needed shock to Putin, Vance and Trump.
Yes, let’s hope..
Interesting piece here on the complexities of the EU support Orban has been blocking:
https://www.euractiv.com/news/why-orbans-defeat-wont-yet-unblock-eus-e90-billion-ukraine-loan/