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Protests against pro-Russian leaders sweep Eastern Europe
The Telegraph ^

Posted on 03/16/2025 7:30:21 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest on Saturday for separate pro-Europe and anti-Russia protests. At least 50,000 people marched in Hungary to demand an end to Viktor Orban’s 15-year rule, while Serbia saw its largest anti-government rally in recent history and thousands in Romania demonstrated in support of the European Union. In Budapest, Hungarians came out in force against Mr Orban, considered Vladimir Putin’s closest ally among EU leaders, in favour of the surging pro-Europe opposition Tisza Party, led by Peter Magyar. “Those who cheat on their own nation should end up in the dustbin of history,” Mr Magyar, a former Orban ally, told the huge crowd. “Our time has come.” Mr Magyar has pledged to create a stronger Europe, bring an end to what he views as an entrenched system of corruption, and called on Hungarians to form a broad coalition against Mr Orban’s government.

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JD Vance’s recent pro-democracy speech in France has sparked a powerful new wave of freedom movements across Europe. Inspired by his message, citizens are rallying to Make Democracy Great Again and push back against the last remnants of pro-Russian, neo-Soviet influence still clinging to power.

Take Viktor Orbán, for example—the ultimate political grifter who thrives on EU subsidies while undermining European security. His rule has become a costly embarrassment, draining EU taxpayers while Hungary’s people bear the weight of his corruption. But change is coming. With his approval ratings plummeting, the Hungarian people are making it clear: they want an end to corruption and a future free from autocracy.

Europe is waking up.

1 posted on 03/16/2025 7:30:21 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: USA-FRANCE

USAID Astroturf color revolutions.


2 posted on 03/16/2025 7:32:07 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: USA-FRANCE

Why don’t you let us all know what “Cookies” Nuland’s manpackage tastes like, froggie?


3 posted on 03/16/2025 7:34:02 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: USA-FRANCE
"Europe is waking up."

Is this organic or part of someone's plan?

Serbia: Public outrage on show in historic Belgrade protest

4 posted on 03/16/2025 7:34:40 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: kiryandil

“USAID Astroturf color revolutions.”

It is SICK that people here celebrate the VIOLENT OVERTHROW of elected governments. Absolutely SICK.


5 posted on 03/16/2025 7:38:01 PM PDT by BobL (The people who hate Trump demand that you hate Russia)
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To: kiryandil

So the same sorts of protests for the other side (which we have also seen) are NOT color revolutions?

Back in 1983-86 I spent a lot of time doing just these kinds of manifestations in Manila in aid of, as it turned out, the FIRST color revolution (yellow). No, we were not astroturfing, though the CIA (Asia Foundation) was certainly on our side.


6 posted on 03/16/2025 7:38:29 PM PDT by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: BobL

No regrets mate -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_Power_Revolution


7 posted on 03/16/2025 7:39:48 PM PDT by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: USA-FRANCE

Globohomo cannot allow anti-NATO governments which oppose child trans-mutilation


8 posted on 03/16/2025 7:40:26 PM PDT by lovingliberty1965
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To: kiryandil

“USAID Astroturf color revolutions.”

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<

USAID is gone — Trump dismantled it.
Now, it’s Vance’s pro-democracy speech in France that is shaking Europe awake. His words are driving a new sense of responsibility, as Europe now rejects the hostile influence from the Russia–North Korea Alliance.


9 posted on 03/16/2025 7:40:54 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE (The Iran-Russia-North Korea-China Alliance is at war against Israel and Ukraine. Let's not forget.)
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To: buwaya

Eastern Europe has overthrown Communists in the past, they’ll do it again - I have confidence in them.


10 posted on 03/16/2025 7:41:29 PM PDT by BobL (The people who hate Trump demand that you hate Russia)
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To: lovingliberty1965

The US government does not oppose “child trans-mutilation”.
Its certainly still going on in the US.


11 posted on 03/16/2025 7:47:41 PM PDT by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: USA-FRANCE

The EUSSR: WE decide who your Government’s are. And you are cheating it. Sick.


12 posted on 03/16/2025 7:48:08 PM PDT by cowboyusa
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To: BobL

“It is SICK that people here celebrate the VIOLENT OVERTHROW of elected governments. Absolutely SICK.”

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Ohhhh...

So you are against these four ? :

Freedom of Speech – Protects individuals and groups expressing political opinions, including during protests and demonstrations.

Freedom of Assembly – Ensures people can gather peacefully to voice concerns, rally support, and demand change.

Freedom of the Press – Allows the media to report on elections, government actions, and political movements without censorship.

Freedom to Petition the Government – Gives citizens the right to demand reforms and hold leaders accountable.

>>>>>>>>>>

Lastly there is NO OVERTHROW going on. You are playing the drama-queen here.

These countries will VOTE in FREE elections! You should be happy about that.


13 posted on 03/16/2025 7:48:15 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE (The Iran-Russia-North Korea-China Alliance is at war against Israel and Ukraine. Let's not forget.)
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To: kiryandil

Exactly and probably true— the new form a “Nuland” color revolution (a person who should be publicly executed, imho- what a manipulative lying scum).

As USAID is rolled back the money is drying up. So they go to plan B.

Victor Orban is in NO way a Putin puppet. How ridiculous for any to say such. What Orban is— is anti EU and the open borders vs. traditional Hungarian views of their culture, language and history. So naturally he was first called a Nazi— (trying to link Hungary with the German Nazification forced on them== they did resist, and they were not Communists, mostly)Unlike the French Resistance which was- largely. Vichy having rolled over to aid the Germans. Helping the holocaust.

Excellent observation— ahead of the next euro crapping efforts of globalists.


14 posted on 03/16/2025 7:48:47 PM PDT by John S Mosby ( Sic Semper Tyrannis )
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To: USA-FRANCE

“These countries will VOTE in FREE elections!”

My ass. You cancel out one candidate after another in Romania because they disagree with the Globalists and are AGAINST WW3, and then claim it is a FREE ELECTION. Like hell.

At least the Soviet people didn’t have to deal with clowns like you INSISTING that they had FREE ELECTIONS.

Just quit the astroturfing, you guys in Europe want to be FASCISTS, then ADMIT IT.


15 posted on 03/16/2025 7:52:29 PM PDT by BobL (The people who hate Trump demand that you hate Russia)
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To: John S Mosby; cowboyusa; BobL; buwaya

“What Orban is— is anti EU”

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Wrong.

Viktor Orbán claims to stand against the EU, but the truth? He loves it—at least when it comes to pocketing billions in EU subsidies. His government thrives on European taxpayers’ money while giving back nothing but defiance and disdain.

WHERE IS THE GRATITUDE? He hasn’t thanked the EU a single time for the money!

The hard-working citizens of Europe are tired of funding a leader who bites the very hand that feeds him. Enough of this political freeloading—it’s time for accountability!

Vance’s pro democracy speech in France is what ignited these new pro democracy and anti-Russia movements. And now it happens even in Serbia (!) a supposed pro Russian country.

JD Vance did a good speech. We should thank him for it and not criticize him about it.


16 posted on 03/16/2025 8:02:37 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE (The Iran-Russia-North Korea-China Alliance is at war against Israel and Ukraine. Let's not forget.)
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To: USA-FRANCE
as Europe now rejects the hostile influence from the Russia–North Korea Alliance.

Which is why TWO candidates in Romania have been removed by the NeverDemocracy Europeein' Union...

17 posted on 03/16/2025 8:03:17 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: USA-FRANCE

“Freedom of Speech”

You have the freedom to go to jail for criticizing Islam

“Freedom of Assembly”

The right to get teargas for wearing a yellow jacket

“Freedom of the Press”

You have the right to get fired for mentioning Pakistani grooming gangs

“Freedom to Petition the Government”

You have the right for the Romanian government to arrest the presidential winner of a free and fair election


18 posted on 03/16/2025 8:04:47 PM PDT by lovingliberty1965
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To: USA-FRANCE; BobL
He loves it—at least when it comes to pocketing billions in EU subsidies.

You lie, USA-FASCIST.

The EU has been withholding funds from Hungary.

19 posted on 03/16/2025 8:06:09 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: USA-FRANCE; kiryandil; BobL; woodpusher; Alberta's Child; DesertRhino
JD Vance’s recent pro-democracy speech in France has sparked a powerful new wave of freedom movements across Europe.

Hysterical. That's definitely what's happening.

Inspired by his message, citizens are rallying to Make Democracy Great Again and push back against the last remnants of pro-Russian, neo-Soviet influence still clinging to power.

Now THIS just comes across as pure propaganda. Because "making Democracy great again" involves...rejecting elections of the 'wrong' guy (see Romania). Or rejecting the actual desires of the voters (see the UK, where Brexit happened for the sake of controlling immigration...and yet the migrants keep on coming. Same thing in Germany, France, Austria, and the Netherlands. Because Democracy is all about importing foreigners against the will ofthe natives).

Whining about "pro-Russian, neo-Soviet influence" (or about Viktor Orban, for that matter) when western Europe is mired in growing Islamic/Third World influence is some spectacular stuff, if you're a fan of losing the plot.

"By doing what the uniparty has done in Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, etc, the state is not only delegitimising itself, but teaching the citizenry that nothing can be changed through peaceful civic participation. Eventually enough of them will draw the logical conclusions of that lesson." - Mark Steyn

Europe, "making Democracy Great Again"?

Please. You're fooling no one. That fact you're even trying on this forum is an embarrassment.

20 posted on 03/16/2025 8:06:52 PM PDT by Ultra Sonic 007 (There is nothing new under the sun.)
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