How to Fight ‘Cultural Socialism’? The Right Must Learn to Use the State
‘This is why the model pioneered by Viktor Orbán and Fidesz matters so much to Western conservatives. Orbán understood a long time ago that powerful private actors—especially George Soros and his Open Society Foundations—exercise disproportionate power over Hungarian affairs, or at least seek to do so. Similarly, public institutions that have been captured by illiberal progressives operate as if they have a natural right to evade scrutiny and accountability. And if leaders of the political Right are too shackled by their right-liberal convictions to take the fight to them, why shouldn’t the cultural socialists do whatever they think is necessary to win?’
Oakeshott and Liberalism
‘Before the term “liberal” became ideological, it referred to much more general, non-political characteristics: open-mindedness, generosity, and the like…Liberalism, however, marked the triumphant beginnings of modernity, which aimed to create a political morality called “the conception of rational choice as the generator of political order”.’
The First Peaceful Transition of Power Between Opposing Parties in US History: The Election of 1800
President John Adams from the Federalist Party was defeated by his own Vice President, the Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson in 1800. However, due to the flaws in the original electoral system, this election also became the only one in US history to end in a tie in the Electoral College, and had to be decided by Congress.
Trump Slams Harris’s Weakness Against Global Strongmen in Musk Interview
As expected, the ‘chat’ between former US President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Elon Musk has gone viral. The interview, broadcast live on X on Monday evening, US time, has garnered over 168 million views by the time of writing. The discussion spanned a wide range of topics, including inflation, the border crisis, and the Democrats’ foreign policy. Trump, of course, did not hold back in his criticism of his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Minister Bóka Denounces EU Commission Decision on Migrant Quotas
In his Facebook post, Minister for European Union Affairs János Bóka criticized the EU Commission for its mandate concerning Hungary to maintain the capacity to process nearly 8,000 foreign nationals at the border, as per the controversial EU Migration Pact passed by the EU Parliament this April.
Semmelweis University Jumps to 31st Place in Global Cardiology Ranking
To achieve this result, SE had to surpass hundreds of American and European universities, including Stockholm’s Karolinska Institute, Sorbonne University in Paris, King’s College London, and Boston and Washington universities in the United States.
Michelle Gulyás: Hungarian Pentathlon Olympic Champion by Day, Detective by Night
Following a spectacular performance during the last day of the Paris Olympics, 23-year-old Michelle Gulyás won the gold medal in pentathlon. However, many would be surprised if she told them that when she is not competing in the Olympic games, she is chasing criminals.
Hungary Increases Contribution to European Space Agency Fivefold
Hungary has increased its contribution to the European Space Agency’s (ESA) programmes fivefold over the past six years and will contribute €32 million to European space research next year. Orsolya Ferencz, Ministerial Commissioner Responsible for Space Research, emphasized the important role of youth in Hungarian space activities on the closing day of a rocket-building student camp on Sunday.
Disney Releases Trailer for Controversial Snow White Film Starring Rachel Zegler
Disney’s Snow White, starring Latina actress Rachel Zegler in the titular role, will be coming to film theatres on 21 March 2025. Disney has released the official teaser trailer for its controversial new film.
