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[–] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 17 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (2 children)

Hey, you may not know this, but the massive swing worldwide towards these ultra right governments is because one of our former prime ministers is responsible.

Canada's Stephen Harper was integral in getting orban elected.

Harper operates a group called the IDU. Idu.org

Here's Harper (to the left of orban ~~'s left~~ ) and orban (center).

[–] HK65@sopuli.xyz 12 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Just for reference, the woman to the right of Orbán is the ex-president of Hungary who had to resign for pardoning a guy who was convicted for aiding and abetting the rape of orphans and trying to sweep it under the rug. The pardon was most likely ordered by Orbán's wife and the bishop of Hungary. The bishop still maintains the pardon was fine, despite the fact he doesn't dispute the charges and the conviction.

[–] meco03211@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

FYI "to orbans left" would be to the right in the photo.

[–] GroundedGator@lemmy.world 36 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Instead, the Kentucky Republican — who didn’t mention Trump’s name once — said he was taken aback by Republicans supporting Orbán despite his apparent allegiance to Russia, China and Iran.

Guess he hasn't gotten the memo yet that his party prefers Russia.

[–] solidgrue@lemmy.world 6 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

The party in his pants apparently prefers China, tho?

[–] GroundedGator@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

He's no Bob Dole. That party died long before his brain did.

[–] bravesilvernest@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Not to be mean, but I thought he had a stroke and left politics? Or was I dreaming the second half 💔

[–] solidgrue@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

You're early. McConnell isn't running for reelection, but I'm not sure if he's up this year, or next cycle.

[–] OlinOfTheHillPeople@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

He was reelected in 2020, so unless he resigns, he's there for 2 more years.

Rand Paul was reelected in 2022, so he's there til at least 2028.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 8 points 5 hours ago

Too fucking late you chode.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago

Is he stuck again?

[–] MediaBiasFactChecker@lemmy.world -3 points 6 hours ago

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