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Celerity

(54,485 posts)
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:54 PM 15 hrs ago

Vance accuses EU of 'foreign interference' in upcoming Hungarian election while endorsing Orbán

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/07/jd-vance-budapest-viktor-orban-hungary-election-france-nicolas-sarkozy-denmark-coalition-russia-ukraine-europe-latest-updates-news



JD Vance accuses Europe of giving in to far-left ideologies, rages against 'corruption' in Brussels

JD Vance goes on to talk about “a shared threat from within that both of our nations face,” as he talks about “a far-left ideology given quarter in university circles, in the media and in our entertainment industry, and increasingly among bureaucrats on both sides of the Atlantic.” He talks about “its most radical members” who seek to “tear down monuments to our national heroes or throw buckets of fake blood on precious artworks and museums” and “setting fire to churches.”

He then says “feminists” are actually overseeing “policies that have seen an explosion of migrants crime and sexual assault against the very women they claim to protect,” and talk about “the corruption of Brussels” as “bureaucrats become millionaires by threatening and cajoling the sovereignty of the people across this beautiful continent.

He insists that his comments come from his love of Europe, not because he has “something against Europe.” And, just so you don’t forget who is the good guy in this story, he reminds the audience that in sharp contrast that in Hungary there is “real progress under a man named Viktor Orbán.”

He also plays off some sort of secret information he claims to have, saying that as the US vice-president he “sees what the bureucrats hide from many from you,” as he rejects EU “sneers” against “the normal, God-fearing people of Hungary” and Orbán. He says other leaders hate Orbán because he stands up for Hungary’s interests, and so the US will stand shoulder to shoulder with the man who has done more to defend those values than anyone else.”



JD Vance's speech in support of Hungary's Orbán - in pictures








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Celerity

(54,485 posts)
5. in re the 25th A, it is toothless, as 2/3rds of the House AND 2/3rds of the Senate will NOT vote to say Trumpy is unfit
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:23 PM
14 hrs ago


Twenty-Fifth Amendment

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/amdt25-1/ALDE_00013871/

snip

Section 4:

Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

Deuxcents

(27,043 posts)
3. Accusing the EU of foreign interference while he's personally there endorsing a strong man. WTF?
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:00 PM
15 hrs ago

He spoke to a big political rally and even had TSF call in and the call on the loud speaker giving praise to the people and Orban. That’s not interference? Why are taxpayers here footing this trip?

Maru Kitteh

(31,804 posts)
4. Victor looks like he's carrying a set of twins. Hopefully, that's his liver getting ready to blow.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:06 PM
15 hrs ago

I think the good news in this whole thing is . . . JD Vance is on the case!



Celerity

(54,485 posts)
7. on the case and on the sofa
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:29 PM
14 hrs ago
https://www.pamono.se/antique-hungarian-sofa-1890



Design Period 1890 to 1919
Production Period 1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture Hungary
Style Antique
Detailed Condition Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details
Patina consistent with age and use, Light wear consistent with age and use
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