balazska

I wonder whose money was seized in the Ukrainian cash-transport vehicles. Was the “golden-toilet mafia” expecting it in Ukraine? Or was it intended for use in Hungary? Let’s hope there will be answers.

What could you do here in Újpalota with all the money that was in those cash-transport vans? The money that was seized in Ukraine? Well, that’s tens of billions of forints. I’ve thought about it too.

First of all, I would build a swimming pool. Then the roads should be fixed, because the main roads here in North Pest look like tank traps. We would need an event and sports hall, and a community space, because there isn’t one. The healthcare institutions also need to be put in order. Right now, the healthcare facilities are in the hands of the left-wing municipal leadership, and it’s a tragedy what condition they are in.

And I could go on, but the problem here in North Pest was never a lack of money — it was laziness. The laziness of the district’s leaders and of the local Member of Parliament. That’s why nothing has happened here for several terms.

We will change that. On April 12, we will replace Balázs Barkóczi and get North Pest moving again.


1️⃣ Insinuation and conspiracy framing

Excerpt

“Who does the money seized in the Ukrainian cash transport vehicles belong to? Was the golden-toilet mafia expecting it in Ukraine? Or was it intended for use in Hungary?”

Technique

The text raises the possibility of corruption or criminal activity through questions, without presenting concrete evidence.

Purpose

  • to create suspicion and uncertainty
  • to indirectly associate political opponents with corruption or crime

Effect

The audience may feel that
➡️ some kind of secret or illegal background process is taking place
➡️ the political opponent may be involved, even if this is never explicitly stated.


2️⃣ Dramatization of local problems (local grievance amplification)

Excerpt

“the main roads here in North Pest look like tank traps.”

Technique

Local infrastructure problems are presented using a strong and vivid metaphor.

Purpose

  • to amplify voters’ everyday frustrations
  • to create emotional identification with the audience

Effect

The listener may feel that
➡️ the local situation is particularly bad
➡️ urgent political change is necessary.


3️⃣ Hypothetical “lost opportunity” narrative (lost opportunity framing)

Excerpt

“What could you do here in Újpalota with that enormous amount of money…?”

Technique

The speaker lists imagined developments (a swimming pool, roads, a sports and event hall, community spaces).

Purpose

  • to create a contrast between the current situation and a hypothetical better future
  • to generate a sense of missed opportunities among voters

Effect

The audience may feel that
➡️ the district’s development has been neglected
➡️ the current leadership has wasted opportunities.


4️⃣ Scapegoating

Excerpt

“It wasn’t a lack of money that was the problem here… it was laziness.”

Technique

The cause of the problems is clearly attributed to the personal qualities of local political leaders.

Purpose

  • to assign blame
  • to delegitimize political opponents

Effect

Voters may form the impression that
➡️ the district’s problems are not systemic
➡️ but are the result of specific politicians’ failures.


5️⃣ Electoral mobilization (mobilization framing)

Excerpt

“On April 12 we will remove Balázs Barkóczi and bring North Pest into motion.”

Technique

The speech ends with a clear political call to action.

Purpose

  • to mobilize voters
  • to frame the political conflict as “change vs. stagnation.”

Effect

The audience may feel that
➡️ the election represents a concrete solution to local problems.


Summary

The text employs several classic campaign communication techniques:

  • insinuation and corruption narratives
  • dramatization of local problems
  • contrast through “lost opportunities”
  • scapegoating
  • electoral mobilization

Together, these elements construct a political narrative of “a poorly functioning district that requires change.”

balazska

💪🧡 Big Fidesz–KDNP victory in Kazincbarcika. Reality has once again caught up with Tisza. 😂😂

Attention, Tisza supporters — bad news. Stay calm, stay calm. Don’t smash your phones on the ground, hit someone, or chase people with knives like it supposedly happens over there.

Result of the by-election in Kazincbarcika:
Winner: Attila Kaló (Fidesz–KDNP), while somewhere far behind finished the local member of the Tisza group.

For 16 years, Fidesz–KDNP had not won an individual district in Kazincbarcika. Now they have.

And on April 12, it will happen again.
Everyone on the other side might as well come to terms with it.

1️⃣ False Opponent Framing

Excerpt

“…Attila Kaló (Fidesz–KDNP) won, while somewhere far behind finished a local member of the Tisza-island group.”

What is the problem

The text creates the impression that
➡️ a candidate of the Tisza Party was defeated,

even though there was no official Tisza Party candidate.

Effect

The reader may perceive that:

  • Fidesz defeated a direct political opponent,
  • while in reality the opponent was not an official party candidate.

2️⃣ Narrative Victory Framing

Excerpt

“Reality has once again caught up with Tisza.”

Technique

The communication turns a local election result into a national political message.

Goal

  • to demonstrate political strength
  • to suggest the weakness of the Tisza Party.

Problem

If no Tisza candidate actually ran, then this conclusion cannot be logically supported.


3️⃣ Rhetorical Attack and Mockery (mockery framing)

Excerpt

“Don’t smash your phone on the ground… or chase someone with a knife…”

Technique

Portraying the opponent as an aggressive and irrational group.

Goal

  • to provoke an emotional reaction
  • to entertain and mobilize the speaker’s own political camp.

The key point

If no official Tisza candidate actually ran, then the main claim of the post is problematic from a communication perspective because it:

  • builds a victory narrative on a non-existent party competition, and
  • turns a local election into a broader political narrative.

balazska

We will defeat the haters, and Hungary will continue to be a country of peace, security, and calm! ✌️
Go, Youth! Go, North Pest!

Sending love to class 2027 B at the Piarist High School!

— That’s right. We came from the Piarist High School.
— Yes, I see you’re here with some serious mission.
— We represent the class, for a common cause.
— 2027 B? Because you graduate in 2027?
— Yes, yes. 2027 B.
— Fortunately, I can vote again now; I’ve already been allowed to do so eleven times.
— Can you vote too?
— In March.
— And have you already decided?
— Well… we’ll decide.

So once again, sending love to class 2027 B at the Piarist High School!

— Thank you for coming!
— No, thank you!
— Thank you for the honor! 😊

1️⃣ Building an Enemy Image (enemy framing)

Excerpt

We will defeat the haters…

Technique

The political opponent is not described as a specific actor or political position, but is instead placed into a moral category (“haters”).

This is a classic propaganda device:
the opponent is portrayed as morally bad, while the speaker’s side represents moral good.

Goal

  • delegitimize the opponent
  • transform the political conflict into a moral struggle
  • trigger emotional identification within the speaker’s own camp

Effect

The listener may develop the impression that:

➡️ the opponent does not simply hold a different opinion
➡️ but actually represents hatred


2️⃣ Contrast Through a Positive Future Vision (contrast framing)

Excerpt

Hungary will continue to be a country of peace, security and calm.

Technique

The message lists strong positive values:

  • peace
  • security
  • calm

This creates an implicit contrast with the opponent, who is therefore framed as a threat to these values.

Goal

  • awaken a desire for stability
  • emotionally reinforce political support

Effect

The listener may feel that:

➡️ the speaker’s side guarantees stability
➡️ the opponent represents uncertainty and risk


3️⃣ Youth as a Source of Legitimacy (youth endorsement framing)

Excerpt

Go, young people! Go, North Pest!

Technique

The support of young people is emphasized, which in political communication often functions as a credibility-building tool.

The presence of a younger generation suggests that:

  • the political message is future-oriented
  • the next generation supports it

Goal

  • create an image of dynamism and renewal
  • demonstrate social support for the campaign

Effect

The audience may perceive that:

➡️ young people also support this political direction
➡️ the movement has a future


4️⃣ Narrative of a Casual, Spontaneous Encounter (authenticity staging)

Excerpt

We came from the Piarist High School… representing our class…

Technique

A seemingly spontaneous meeting with students is presented.

This communication style often represents “staged spontaneity,” suggesting that the support is natural and voluntary.

Goal

  • create an impression of directness and authenticity
  • strengthen the image of the politician as close to ordinary people

Effect

The listener may feel that:

➡️ the politician is popular among young people
➡️ the support appears organic


5️⃣ Mobilizing Local Identity (local identity framing)

Excerpt

Go, North Pest!

Technique

The communication appeals to local identity.

It addresses voters as a local community, which can create a stronger emotional connection.

Goal

  • strengthen community identity
  • demonstrate local support

Effect

➡️ voters may feel they are part of a shared local cause


Summary

The speech combines several classic campaign communication techniques.

Main techniques

  • Enemy construction (“haters”)
  • Positive future vision (peace, security, calm)
  • Youth involvement as legitimacy
  • Narrative of a spontaneous encounter
  • Mobilization of local identity

Communication logic

➡️ moral conflict (good vs. “haters”)
➡️ promise of stability
➡️ presentation of young supporters
➡️ direct, “everyday” interaction

This combination is typical campaign-mobilization communication, aimed at creating emotional identification among voters.

balazska

Hatred from Tisza supporters is flooding everything. A violent Tisza supporter insulted Fidesz activists and even wished for their death in Újpalota. On April 12, the rampage led by Péter Magyar must be brought to an end.

“Lots of old hags — this generation should just disappear already; only then will there be change in politics.”
Who said this? One of Péter Magyar’s supporters who was shouting here in Újpalota yesterday. He apparently thought it was acceptable to call Fidesz volunteers “old hags” and even wish for their deaths. Do they bring flowers to ladies at home? On their own? No? I’m sorry.

This happened roughly at the same time as the incident in Szentendre, where a male volunteer shot at a Fidesz supporter — another Tisza supporter. This is their world: a community of hatred that wants to seize power. Fortunately, the sober majority of Hungarians will not allow this on April 12.

1️⃣ Generalization from a single case (anecdotal generalization)

Excerpt

“Everything is being covered by Tisza hatred!”
“This is their world, this is a community of hatred.”

Technique

A single — or a few — specific incidents are used to draw a general conclusion about an entire political community.

Goal

  • to stigmatize the opposing side collectively
  • to amplify an individual behavior into a characteristic of a whole political camp

Effect

The listener may develop the perception that:

➡️ the entire opposing community is aggressive
➡️ this is not an isolated incident


2️⃣ Moral panic and threat narrative (moral panic framing)

Excerpt

“He wished them dead…”
“Rampage”

Technique

The conflict is framed as a violent and dangerous phenomenon.

Goal

  • to provoke an emotional reaction among voters
  • to portray the political opponent as a dangerous movement

Effect

Voters may feel that:

➡️ the situation goes beyond normal political debate
➡️ public safety or social order is under threat


3️⃣ Moral delegitimization of the opposing group

Excerpt

“community of hatred”

Technique

The opponent is portrayed as a morally corrupted community.

Goal

  • to question the legitimacy of the opponent as a political actor
  • to transform a political debate into a moral judgment

Effect

The audience may conclude that:

➡️ “they are not normal political actors”
➡️ “they are morally wrong”


4️⃣ Guilt by association

Excerpt

“In Szentendre… another Tisza supporter shot at someone.”

Technique

A real or alleged violent act is linked to an entire political camp.

Goal

  • to portray the whole political movement as radical
  • to criminalize the opponent

Effect

The listener may feel that:

➡️ supporting the opponent is dangerous
➡️ the movement is connected to violence


5️⃣ “Us vs. Them” identity politics

Excerpt

“the sober majority of Hungarians”

Technique

Society is divided into two camps:

  • us → sober, majority Hungarians
  • them → a community of hatred

Goal

  • to strengthen the legitimacy of one’s own side
  • to turn the political conflict into an identity conflict

Effect

The voter may feel that:

➡️ if they stand with “us”, they belong to the majority
➡️ the opponent represents a deviant minority


6️⃣ Political mobilization (mobilization framing)

Excerpt

“On April 12 we must put an end to it…”

Technique

The entire narrative is turned into an electoral decision.

Goal

  • to mobilize supporters
  • to provide an emotional reason to vote

Effect

The listener may feel that:

➡️ “they must be stopped now”
➡️ voting becomes a moral obligation


📊 Overall propaganda structure of the text

The communication follows a classic campaign formula:

  1. presentation of an incident
  2. generalization to an entire political group
  3. moral delegitimization (“community of hatred”)
  4. portrayal of threat (violence, death)
  5. call for political action (voting)

Summary

This text is a typical form of campaign rhetoric that simultaneously uses:

  • fear appeal
  • enemy image construction
  • moral delegitimization
  • collective guilt
  • electoral mobilization

The goal: to provoke an emotional reaction and political mobilization rather than a fact-based debate.

balzska

We will replace Balázs Barkóczi, send the lazy politicians packing, and get North Pest moving again.

Good morning, Mr. Representative! Glad to see you’ve woken up when we’re already finishing. That’s the difference. Work, work, work!

Here is Balázs Barkóczi, Brussels’ number one candidate in North Pest, who has been a Member of Parliament for the past four years but has done nothing for the district. I’m bringing him what we are planning.

Good morning, Mr. Representative! Glad to see you’ve woken up when we’re already finishing.

We have this publication here. It contains the developments that the people living here have wanted for a long time, but which have not been realized over the past four years. I hope you’ll take a look at it. Thank you very much!

I have submitted these several times, you know, as budget amendment proposals, and you have always voted them down. What I say is: please show this to your bosses and ask them that next time — next year, when I am still alive as a representative — when I submit these as budget proposals again, they should not vote them down. And I wish you a successful campaign stand, Mr. candidate!

Thank you very much!

I know there are always excuses, but the essence does not change. In the past four years nothing has happened in North Pest, absolutely nothing — not a single development. But we will change that after April 12.

1️⃣ Personalized enemy

Excerpt

“We will replace Balázs Barkóczi… who has done nothing in the past four years.”

Technique

The political conflict is narrowed down to a single identifiable person.

Goal

  • designate a simple enemy
  • present a clearly identifiable “responsible” figure for voters

Effect

The political debate turns into a personal conflict, which generates a stronger emotional reaction.


2️⃣ Performance contrast (work vs. laziness framing)

Excerpt

“I’m glad you woke up when we are already finishing our work.”

Technique

A contrast between two sides:

➡️ we work
➡️ they are lazy

Goal

To make the speaker’s political side appear hard-working and effective.

Effect

Voters develop a simple perception:

➡️ “they work”
➡️ “the other side does nothing”.


3️⃣ Slogan-style repetition

Excerpt

“Work, work, work!”

Technique

Repetition of a key word.

Goal

To fix the message in the audience’s mind.

Effect

The campaign message is reduced to a single simple concept: work.


4️⃣ Linking the opponent to an external power (external framing)

Excerpt

“Brussels’ number one North-Pest candidate.”

Technique

The political opponent is associated with an external power.

Goal

To suggest that the opponent:

➡️ does not represent local people
➡️ represents external interests instead.

Effect

It reduces the opponent’s legitimacy in the eyes of voters.


5️⃣ Zero-performance narrative

Excerpt

“In the past four years nothing has happened in North Pest.”

Technique

An entire political period is portrayed as a complete failure.

Goal

To strengthen voters’ dissatisfaction.

Effect

Voters may develop the perception that:

➡️ “four years have been completely wasted”.


6️⃣ Promise of future change

Excerpt

“We will change this after April 12.”

Technique

Past failure is paired with future hope.

Goal

  • mobilize voters
  • link change to the election date

Effect

The election is framed as a turning point.


7️⃣ Apparent professional legitimacy

Excerpt

“I submitted budget amendment proposals several times…”

Technique

Reference to a specific parliamentary procedure.

Goal

To present the politician as active and professionally competent.

Effect

The audience may feel that:

➡️ “he worked, but the other side blocked him”.


Summary

The speech builds a classic campaign framework.

Narrative

➡️ opponent = lazy, the man of Brussels
➡️ the past four years = complete failure
➡️ we = hardworking, active politicians
➡️ election = change

This structure creates a very simple political storyline:

failure → responsible person → we work → election = solution.

alexa

In recent days, Zelensky threatened the Prime Minister with death, and now in Szentendre one of our Fidesz activists was shot at with a gas pistol from a window.
Let there finally be an end to the violence, and Péter Magyar should stop the incitement and agitation!
In April, let us all show that our right-wing community of love will defeat the Tisza community of hatred. Only Fidesz is the safe choice!

Yes, I was also at the first anti-war gathering when the news reached me that in Szentendre one of our activists had been shot at with a gas pistol from a window. One always thinks that things cannot get any worse, after a few days ago Zelensky threatened the Prime Minister with death, and then this news comes. So it is very bad to hear things like this, I will say honestly.

And I would like to ask Péter Magyar to stop the hate-inciting politics that he has been pursuing in recent weeks and months, because unfortunately this is the result of it. This is the true face of the so-called “Tisza love for the country”: when the Hungarian Prime Minister is threatened with death from Ukraine, and when one of our activists is shot at with a gas pistol from a window.

I wish him perseverance, I thank him for his work so far, and all the activists as well, and I ask them not to give up, but to believe that the power of love will defeat hatred in April as well.

1️⃣ Victim Narrative (victim framing)

Excerpt

“…a Fidesz activist of ours was shot at with a gas pistol…”

Technique

The political community is portrayed as the victim of an attack.

Goal

  • to evoke emotional sympathy
  • to strengthen the moral cohesion of the political camp

Effect

Activists and supporters enter a defensive psychological mode, which tends to increase political loyalty.


2️⃣ Linking an External Threat to Domestic Political Conflict

Excerpt

“Zelensky threatened the Prime Minister with death… and then this news appears.”

Technique

Two separate events are connected into a single chain of threats.

➡️ external threat
➡️ internal violence

Goal

To create the perception that Hungary is under both external and internal attack at the same time.

Effect

The political conflict is framed as a national security issue.


3️⃣ Scapegoating

Excerpt

“Péter Magyar should stop the hate-inciting politics… because this is the result.”

Technique

A specific political opponent is blamed for the event without presenting evidence.

Goal

To morally delegitimize the opponent.

Effect

In the audience’s mind a simplified association forms:

➡️ opposition = violence
➡️ government = order


4️⃣ Moral Framing: Love vs Hate

Excerpt

“our right-wing community of love”
“the Tisza community of hatred”

Technique

The political conflict is turned into a moral dichotomy.

➡️ we = love
➡️ they = hatred

Goal

To transform a political choice into a moral choice.

Effect

Voters are encouraged to decide not between political programs, but between good and evil.


5️⃣ Fear Appeal and Sense of Escalation

Excerpt

“we always think it cannot get worse than this…”

Technique

The situation is portrayed as a continuously worsening and dangerous process.

Goal

To increase emotional tension.

Effect

Voters become more inclined to support strong leadership and political stability.


6️⃣ Political Mobilization

Excerpt

“Let us show it together in April…”

Technique

At the end of the narrative, a direct electoral call to action appears.

Goal

To convert the emotionally built narrative into voting behavior.


🧠 The Overall Narrative Structure

The text follows a three-step campaign framework.

1️⃣ Threat

  • Zelensky
  • shooting at an activist

2️⃣ Identification of the responsible actor

  • Péter Magyar
  • “politics of hatred”

3️⃣ Solution

➡️ vote for Fidesz


⚙️ Why This Communication Is Effective

Because it simultaneously activates three powerful emotions:

  • fear (attack, violence)
  • anger (blaming the opponent)
  • hope (the victory of “love”)

This combination is a classic form of campaign rhetoric.

balazska

There is only one good choice for young people in April: if you don’t want to go to war, if you don’t want Hungarian money to be sent to Ukraine, if you don’t want gasoline to cost 1,000 forints, then vote for Fidesz!!!

A photo with orange juice. This is the poster party. A first-time voter arrives, who turns 18 on March 14. And then you’re already preparing for why you would vote on the 12th. Get ready, I’ll keep asking, I’ll keep asking. And have you decided yet? No, I haven’t decided yet. I’ll help you, okay? Yes, for Gergő. Here you go. Thank you very much. One signature for me. A flower, please. A flower? A photo with orange juice. This is the poster party. We treat with orange juice those young people who know what the safe choice is. On April 12. Thank you very much. Thank you. Do you live nearby? Yes. Here you go. What’s the goal with it? Where will you take it? Anywhere. Anywhere? Thank you very much. Gladly. Bye. Bye.

🎭 Balázska’s Propaganda Techniques in the Text


1️⃣ False dilemma

Excerpt

“There is only one good choice for young people in April… vote for Fidesz.”

Technique

  • reduces the political decision to two options
  • suggests that every other choice is “bad”

Goal

To simplify the message:

➡️ Fidesz = good decision
➡️ everything else = danger

Effect

Reduces critical thinking and increases loyalty within the political camp.


2️⃣ Fear appeal

Excerpt

“who doesn’t want to go to war”
“who doesn’t want Hungarian money sent to Ukraine”
“who doesn’t want 1000-forint gasoline”

Technique

Activating existential fears:

  • war
  • loss of money
  • rising prices

Goal

To trigger an emotional reaction before the audience evaluates the facts.

Effect

Fear is often a stronger motivator than rational argument.


3️⃣ Building a simple narrative

The entire message is built on a very simple storyline:

➡️ opposition = war + sending money + expensive fuel
➡️ Fidesz = peace + protecting money + cheap energy

Technique

Simplifying complex geopolitical issues.

Goal

A quick, easy-to-remember campaign message.


4️⃣ Bandwagon effect (community experience)

Excerpt

“This is the poster party.”
“We treat young people with orange juice.”

Technique

  • showing the atmosphere of an event
  • emphasizing the presence of young people

Goal

To create the feeling that:

➡️ “young people support this too”

Effect

People are more likely to join something they perceive as popular.


5️⃣ Personal connection and informality

Excerpt

“I’ll help you, okay?”
“Do you live nearby?”

Technique

  • friendly conversation
  • direct personal interaction

Goal

To strengthen the image of the politician as “one of us.”


6️⃣ Targeting young voters

Excerpt

“he turns 18 on March 14”

Technique

  • addressing first-time voters

Goal

To shape the political identity of new voters early.


🧠 The overall narrative of the communication

The text combines three main elements:

1️⃣ Fear
(war, money, fuel prices)

2️⃣ A simple choice
(only one good option)

3️⃣ Community experience
(poster party, young people, orange juice)

This is one of the most common formulas of modern campaign communication.

balazska

Go Fidesz–KDNP! Hungary’s first “poster party” event was a great success! Together with young people we will protect the peace and security of the country and of North Pest.

Go Fidesz–KDNP! Go peace! What do you think about it? I was happy about it. Go!
New arrivals, please go to the city room! Bye, Balázs Németh! Hello, Balázs Németh! Hungary’s first poster party. Come closer to me! I’m already old compared to you, I’m not in such good shape anymore. Kids! The problem is that we underestimated the pen capacity. Levi, we still need spare pens if you can find some! Go! Come in, make yourselves comfortable, have something to drink! Of course, come in!

There is a group from Tatabánya — let them go ahead because they would like to get home quickly. Come on, guys! Young people came because they wanted to stand up for what they believe in: that Fidesz–KDNP is the sure choice for them as well. And please, this won’t be the last time… next time…

Those will be on the walls! New arrivals, feel free to sit down, eat and drink! Thank you very much!

Can the battle cry go to the camera as well?
Sure, of course…

Go Fidesz–KDNP!
Even Zelensky heard that.
I think they even heard it on the Moon.

balazska

Residents of North Pest understand what is at stake! Zelensky wants to bring a pro-Ukrainian government to power in Hungary, led by Péter Magyar! This is what we must prevent!

I know that from downtown, from liberal circles, it may seem unbelievable, but here in North Pest, in the suburbs, everyone clearly understands the disgusting way Zelensky threatened the Prime Minister yesterday. But everyone also clearly understands and sees how Péter Magyar is acting in this matter. Péter Magyar is a man of Brussels and Kyiv, and he wants to form a pro-Ukrainian government. Zelensky helps him in this, as do Manfred Weber and Ursula von der Leyen.

We Hungarians — the majority of Hungarians — do not want this.

Subtitles created by the Amara.org community.

The following text is a classic campaign-style political propaganda message that combines several well-known rhetorical and manipulation techniques.
Its primary goal is not to provide information, but to generate fear, reinforce political camps, and mobilize voters.

Simplified narrative of the communication

➡️ Zelenskyy / foreign actors = a threat to Hungary
➡️ Péter Magyar = a politician serving foreign interests
➡️ Fidesz / the government = the defender of Hungarian interests


🎭 Propaganda and manipulation techniques in the text

1️⃣ Construction of an external enemy (external enemy framing)

Excerpt

“Zelenskyy … wants to bring a pro-Ukrainian government to power in Hungary.”

Technique

👉 presenting an external threat

Goal

To frame the political conflict as an international attack on Hungary.

Effect

Readers may develop the impression that
foreign forces are trying to influence Hungary.


2️⃣ Conspiracy narrative

Excerpt

“Zelenskyy is helping him, Manfred Weber is helping him, and Ursula von der Leyen is helping him.”

Technique

👉 linking several actors together in an alleged background plan

Goal

To portray the political opponent as part of a foreign network.

Effect

The message suggests that the political opponent
is not an independent actor but serves external interests.


3️⃣ “Us vs. them” polarization

Excerpt

“We Hungarians… do not want this.”

Technique

👉 rhetoric based on group identity

Goal

To frame the message as a matter of national identity.

Effect

Readers can more easily identify with the “us” group,
while the opponent appears as an outsider.


4️⃣ Urban–suburban divide

Excerpt

“It may seem unbelievable from the inner city… but here in North Pest everyone understands.”

Technique

👉 contrasting social groups

Goal

To portray the opponent’s supporters as a detached elite.

Effect

Suburban and provincial voters are given a shared identity in the communication.


5️⃣ Dramatization and moral outrage

Excerpt

“threatened him in a disgusting way”

Technique

👉 use of strong emotional language

Goal

To provoke outrage and anger in the reader.

Effect

The emotional reaction becomes stronger than rational evaluation.


6️⃣ Political labeling

Excerpt

“pro-Ukrainian government”

Technique

👉 simplified political labeling

Goal

To place the opponent’s politics into a single negative category.

Effect

The message simplifies the political debate.


Summary

The text is a typical mobilizing campaign message that:

  • constructs an external enemy
  • uses a conspiracy narrative
  • contrasts social and political groups
  • relies on strong emotional language

The primary objectives of the communication are:

➡️ to generate fear and outrage
➡️ to reinforce the political camp
➡️ to mobilize voters.

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❗️Fresh photo from Nuremberg. Petrol and diesel are above 2 euros – that is over 800 forints.
(The photo happened to be taken at a Shell station 😜🤡)

❗️Because of the Iran crisis, the price of Western crude oil has skyrocketed on the global market.

Every opposition politician at home – led by Péter Magyar – should be ashamed for not condemning the fact that Zelenskyy, for political reasons, shut down the Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline, which is crucial for Hungary’s energy supply.

He dodges the issue, lies, puts on a performance, and plays along with Zelenskyy, hoping that a fuel crisis will sweep away the national government.

On April 12, we will also decide whether we want a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary.

The text is a typical campaign-style propaganda message that combines several classic manipulation techniques. Its goal is not to accurately present the economic situation, but rather to create fear, assign political blame, and mobilize voters.

The simplified narrative of the message is:

➡️ External crisis + Ukraine = expensive fuel
➡️ Opposition = cooperating with this
➡️ Government = protecting the country

Below are the main propaganda techniques used in the text.


🎭 Propaganda and manipulation techniques in the text

1️⃣ Selective example (cherry-picking)

Excerpt

“Fresh photo from Nuremberg… fuel above 2 euros.”

Technique

👉 presenting a single selected place and moment

Goal

To create the impression that fuel prices are extremely high everywhere.

Reality

Fuel prices vary significantly by country, by station, and over time. A single photo does not prove a broader trend.


2️⃣ Creating an external enemy

Excerpt

“Zelensky shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline.”

Technique

👉 assigning blame to an external actor

Goal

To blame a foreign actor for economic problems.

Effect

Readers may begin to blame a specific person or country instead of understanding the complex dynamics of global energy markets.


3️⃣ Domestic scapegoating

Excerpt

“Every opposition politician should be ashamed, led by Péter Magyar.”

Technique

👉 blaming a domestic political opponent

Goal

To frame the economic situation as an act of internal political betrayal.

Effect

Readers may come to believe that rising prices are the result of domestic political disloyalty.


4️⃣ Attributing motives without evidence

Excerpt

“hoping that a fuel chaos will sweep away the government”

Technique

👉 inventing motives or intentions

Goal

To portray the opponent as intentionally trying to harm the country.

Effect

The opponent is no longer seen as a political rival but as a malicious conspirator.


5️⃣ Fear-based economic messaging

Excerpt

“fuel chaos”

Technique

👉 panic-based economic narrative

Goal

To increase the emotional intensity of the message.

Effect

Voters may feel that their everyday life is under immediate threat.


6️⃣ Electoral mobilization

Excerpt

“On April 12 we will also decide…”

Technique

👉 political mobilization

Goal

To turn economic fear directly into a voting decision.

Effect

The election is framed not around policies, but around fear and political loyalty.


Summary

The core structure of the communication is:

  • creating alarm using a cherry-picked example
  • identifying an external enemy (Ukraine)
  • identifying an internal traitor (the opposition)
  • warning about economic chaos
  • then turning this narrative into a voting decision

This structure represents one of the most common patterns of classical political propaganda.