balazska

Zelensky wants to maintain an 800,000-strong Ukrainian army using the money of European families, and yesterday he issued a life-threatening threat against Viktor Orbán. We will never agree to this! Anyone who votes for Péter Magyar is supporting Zelensky.

I like being out on the streets among voters because they share incredible thoughts. Several people asked the same question just now: here is Zelensky threatening Viktor Orbán’s life, and at the same time he wants to maintain an 800,000-strong army in Ukraine using EU money — the money of European citizens. Such a dangerous person.

And another thing many people pointed out: why hasn’t anyone from Brussels spoken up about this? Someone threatens the prime minister of an EU member state, and no one in Brussels says a word.

This is what common sense looks like.
Common sense — here in Újpalota, in front of the Market Hall.

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Balázs’s Message

The text is a classic political campaign message that combines several propaganda and rhetorical techniques.
Its goal is to trigger fear, outrage, and political loyalty in the reader while constructing a very simple political narrative.

The main narrative of the communication:

➡️ Zelensky / Ukraine = danger and threat
➡️ Orbán / the government = protection and common sense
➡️ Péter Magyar = ally of Zelensky

Below are the most important techniques presented in points.


1️⃣ Creating an enemy image

Excerpt

“Zelensky … life-threateningly threatened Viktor Orbán.”
“Such a dangerous man.”

Technique

👉 demonization / enemy-image construction

Goal

To portray Zelensky as a negative and dangerous figure.

Effect

The reader may form the perception that:

➡️ “Ukraine’s leader is a threat to Hungary.”


2️⃣ Fear appeal

Excerpt

“He wants to maintain an 800,000-strong Ukrainian army from the money of European families.”

Technique

👉 fear-based political communication

Goal

By linking a large military force with “the money of European families,” the message amplifies the sense of threat and financial loss.

Effect

The reader may conclude:

➡️ “The EU will finance the war using our money.”


3️⃣ False political dilemma

Excerpt

“Anyone who votes for Péter Magyar supports Zelensky!”

Technique

👉 false dichotomy / political oversimplification

Goal

To reduce the political choice to two options:

➡️ Orbán = protection of Hungary
➡️ opposition = support for Zelensky

Effect

The political debate becomes simplified into an emotional decision.


4️⃣ “Voice of the people” technique

Excerpt

“Voters say fantastic things.”
“Many people asked…”

Technique

👉 vox populi / “the people say”

Goal

To present political claims as if they were the opinion of ordinary people.

Effect

The reader may feel that:

➡️ “Everyone thinks this way.”


5️⃣ Blaming Brussels

Excerpt

“Why didn’t anyone in Brussels say anything?”

Technique

👉 external enemy / shifting responsibility

Goal

To portray EU institutions as passive or irresponsible.

Effect

This may strengthen distrust toward the EU.


6️⃣ “Common sense” rhetoric

Excerpt

“This is common sense.”

Technique

👉 common-sense framing

Goal

To present the speaker’s position as the only logical and reasonable one.

Effect

Anyone who disagrees is implicitly portrayed as irrational.


7️⃣ Local authenticity (“street politics”)

Excerpt

“Here in Újpalota, in front of the market hall.”

Technique

👉 local proximity / “I am among the people”

Goal

To reinforce the image of the politician as someone close to ordinary citizens.

Effect

This increases the perception of authenticity and credibility.


Summary

The text represents a typical campaign narrative built on three main emotional elements:

1️⃣ fear – military threat
2️⃣ anger – directed at Brussels and Zelensky
3️⃣ loyalty – Orbán presented as the protector

The purpose of the communication is not primarily to provide information, but to lead the reader toward a simple political conclusion:

➡️ Orbán = security
➡️ the opposition = support for Zelensky

balazska

❗️Opposition mockers, hold on tight!❗️

☝️We know that according to them, the government raised the terror alert level after the outbreak of the Iranian crisis unnecessarily, purely to scare people.

❗️Compared to that, what does Europol, the EU’s law-enforcement agency, say?

📍 Because of the Iranian conflict, the risk of terrorist attacks in the European Union has increased.
📍 Attacks could be carried out by lone actors or terrorist cells.
📍 If the Iranians reach a point of desperation, they may resort to terrorist attacks aimed at creating chaotic conditions.
📍 The risk of cyberattacks targeting Western infrastructure and businesses may also increase further if the conflict drags on.

☝️I’m not the one saying this — Europol issued this warning yesterday!

🤡 And the Tisza supporters, or perhaps the DK supporters who are laughing about it, should thank the Hungarian security services and experts for doing everything they can to protect their lives as well.

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Balázs’s Message

The text is a classic security-fear–based political communication.
It does not present new information; instead, it uses an international news item to justify the government’s narrative and delegitimize the opposition.

The main narrative of the communication:

➡️ Government = responsible, protective
➡️ Opposition = ridiculous, irresponsible

Below are the most important techniques listed point by point.


1️⃣ Enemy framing and ridicule (ridicule framing)

Excerpt

“❗️Opposition laughers, hold on tight now❗️”
“🤡 Tisza or perhaps DK laughers”

Technique

👉 political ridicule / delegitimization

Goal

To portray opposition actors not as debate partners, but as ridiculous figures.

Effect

Readers may form the impression:

➡️ “the opposition is stupid or unserious.”

This reduces the likelihood that readers will seriously consider the opposition’s arguments.


2️⃣ Fear appeal (security fear appeal)

Excerpt

“the risk of terrorist attacks has increased”
“terrorist attacks causing chaotic conditions”
“risk of cyberattacks”

Technique

👉 fear-based communication

Goal

To emphasize a security threat.

Effect

The emotional reaction of the reader may include:

  • fear
  • uncertainty
  • defensive reflex

This psychological state makes the audience more receptive to political messages about order and protection.


3️⃣ Appeal to authority

Excerpt

“I’m not the one saying this — Europol warned about it.”

Technique

👉 appeal to authority

Goal

To increase the credibility of the political claim.

The message is framed as:

➡️ “not propaganda”
➡️ “a professional warning”.

Effect

Readers are less likely to question the claim because it is linked to an international institution.


4️⃣ Selective use of information (cherry picking)

Technique

👉 selecting a single source

Goal

From a complex geopolitical situation, highlight only the elements that support the political narrative.

Effect

The audience may get the impression:

➡️ “all experts say the same thing.”

In reality, the full professional picture may be far more nuanced.


5️⃣ Narrative reframing (political reframing)

The logic of the communication

Iran conflict
→ terrorism risk
→ government action
→ ridicule of the opposition

Technique

👉 building a narrative chain

Goal

To lead the audience toward the conclusion that:

➡️ the government is foresighted and responsible
➡️ the opposition is reckless and dangerous.


6️⃣ “We protect you” rhetoric

Excerpt

“domestic security services and experts are doing everything to protect their lives as well”

Technique

👉 paternalistic political rhetoric

Goal

To reinforce the role of the government as:

➡️ a protective state
➡️ facing ungrateful critics.

Effect

The audience may develop the perception:

➡️ “the government works to protect us, while the opposition only mocks.”


7️⃣ Us–them polarization (ingroup vs. outgroup)

Structure

Us

  • security services
  • experts
  • government

Them

  • “Tisza supporters”
  • “DK supporters”
  • “laughers”

Technique

👉 group polarization

Goal

To emotionally bind readers to their own political camp.


Summary

The post is a classic example of political security propaganda, combining four main tools:

1️⃣ fear appeal (terrorism)
2️⃣ appeal to authority (Europol)
3️⃣ ridiculing the opposition
4️⃣ protective state narrative

The final message of the communication is:

➡️ the government protects the country
➡️ the opposition is unserious and dangerous.

balazska

North Pest needs peace, security, and ACTION! We will free it from the captivity of the Brussels parties and set North Pest in motion!

Thank you.

We have a special guest in Újpalota today, Alexandra Szentkirályi, the leader of Fidesz in the capital. Do you have any connection here? I didn’t know you had ties to Újpalota.

Well, when I was born, I lived here in Újpalota for the first few years of my life.

I’d like to give you the opportunity to make a wish.

Alright, thank you very much.

In the “What the residents asked for” segment, I’m curious what you’re going to ask for.

Well then, please don’t peek.

Okay.

Please don’t ask for a swimming pool.

Others have already asked for that.

I’m already arranging the low-floor 69 tram.

Not that either.

I’m arranging the renovation of the pedestrian crossing above the railway.

I’m arranging the event hall.

Balázs, then what’s left?

I’m arranging the renovation of the roads.

I’m arranging the refurbishment of the municipal healthcare institutions.

So is there anything left at all?

Well, there is one thing that is needed for all of this, I think.

Németh Balázs as the representative.

What do you say to that?

That’s what they asked for.

That’s what I would ask for.

Thank you very much.

And if that happens, then together with the people living here we will set North Pest in motion — with the help of Fidesz in the capital, of course.

That’s right. Let it be so.

The following text is a typical campaign-style political communication that combines several classic propaganda and influence techniques. The aim is to create a positive emotional image of the candidate in the reader’s mind while building a simple political narrative.

➡️ Fidesz / the candidate = solution and action
➡️ “Brussels parties” / the opposition = obstacle or problem

Below are the most important techniques presented in bullet points.


🎭 Propaganda and influence techniques in the message of Balázs and Alexandra

1️⃣ Creating an enemy image

Excerpt

“We will free North Pest from the captivity of the Brussels parties.”

Technique

👉 constructing an external enemy / political labeling

Goal

To present political opponents as servants of an external power.

Effect

A simple idea may form in the reader’s mind:

➡️ “Brussels controls them; they do not represent the local people.”


2️⃣ Simple savior narrative

Excerpt

“We will give North Pest new momentum.”

Technique

👉 savior framing

Goal

To present the candidate as someone who will fix a problematic area.

Effect

The message becomes simplified:

➡️ “If we elect him → development will follow.”


3️⃣ Emphasizing local roots

Excerpt

“I spent the first years of my life in Újpalota.”

Technique

👉 personal identification / locality

Goal

To present the politician as one of us.

Effect

The reader may more easily accept the message:

➡️ “They know the area, so they understand its problems.”


4️⃣ Accumulation of promises

Examples

  • swimming pool
  • tram development
  • renovation of the pedestrian crossing over the railway
  • event hall
  • road renovations
  • renewal of municipal healthcare institutions

Technique

👉 promise list / development catalogue

Goal

To create the impression that major developments are coming.

Effect

The reader is overwhelmed with positive promises:

➡️ “A lot of things will happen.”


5️⃣ Propaganda softened with humor

Excerpt

“Balázs, but then what’s left?”

Technique

👉 casual conversation / friendly tone

Goal

To make the campaign appear like a natural and spontaneous conversation.

Effect

The reader may feel:

➡️ “This isn’t propaganda, just a relaxed discussion.”


6️⃣ Apparent community decision

Excerpt

“You asked for it.”

Technique

👉 appeal to the will of the people (bandwagon)

Goal

To suggest that the candidate is not promoting himself, but responding to the people’s request.

Effect

The reader may think:

➡️ “If others want this too, maybe it’s the right choice.”


7️⃣ Personal solution narrative

Excerpt

“Németh Balázs as representative.”

Technique

👉 personalized solution framing

Goal

To link the solution of problems to a specific person.

Effect

The message becomes simplified:

➡️ “If he becomes the representative → everything will be solved.”


📊 The overall narrative of the communication

The campaign message is built on three simple ideas:

1️⃣ North Pest is a neglected area
2️⃣ Politicians linked to Brussels are blocking development
3️⃣ The Fidesz candidate will bring development


Summary

This communication follows a classic local campaign formula:

  • external enemy (Brussels)
  • local identity and roots
  • many development promises
  • a personalized political solution

The goal is to create a very simple equation in the reader’s mind:

➡️ “If Balázs becomes the representative → North Pest will develop.”

balazska

The supporters of Tisza have sided with Zelensky and Ukraine, but we will not give up Hungary’s future!

The sun has just barely risen, but soon I will once again be among the voters in Újpalota at the Market Hall. We will discuss this threat made by Zelensky with them. I can see that Tisza supporters are celebrating on social media, saying that Ukrainian soldiers should come to Viktor Orbán as soon as possible and carry out what Zelensky threatened. They have taken the side of the Ukrainians, but we will not allow this.

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Balázs’s Message

The text is a typical political mobilization message. It combines several classic propaganda and rhetorical techniques in order to trigger an emotional reaction from readers and divide the audience along political lines.

The central narrative of the message:

➡️ Tisza / opposition = standing on Ukraine’s side
➡️ We / the government side = defending Hungary’s future

Below are the most important techniques presented in points.


1️⃣ Creating an Enemy Image

Excerpt

“A tiszások Zelenszkij és Ukrajna oldalára álltak”
“The Tisza supporters have sided with Zelensky and Ukraine.”

Technique

👉 enemy-image construction / political labeling

Goal

To portray the political opponent as serving the interests of an external power (Ukraine).

Effect

Readers may develop the perception that:

➡️ “they do not represent Hungarian interests.”


2️⃣ Us–Them Division (Polarization)

Excerpt

“They have sided with the Ukrainians, while we will not give up Hungary’s future.”

Technique

👉 social division / us vs. them framing

Goal

To split the audience into two camps:

  • “we” = the patriotic side
  • “they” = those serving foreign interests

Effect

Political debate is simplified into a moral choice.


3️⃣ Dramatizing an External Threat

Excerpt

“Zelensky’s threat”

Technique

👉 threat framing / dramatization

Goal

To present a political disagreement as an existential threat.

Effect

Readers may experience fear and a defensive emotional reaction.


4️⃣ Exaggerating Social Media Sentiment

Excerpt

“Tisza supporters are celebrating on social media…”

Technique

👉 generalization / strawman argument

Goal

To associate the opponent’s supporters with an extreme position.

Effect

Readers may come to believe that:

➡️ “the opposition would even welcome Ukrainian soldiers.”


5️⃣ Invoking the Image of a Military Threat

Excerpt

“that Ukrainian soldiers should come to Viktor Orbán”

Technique

👉 fear-inducing imagery / dramatized scenario

Goal

To frame the conflict as a military threat.

Effect

Strong emotional reactions such as:

  • fear
  • outrage
  • defensive instincts

6️⃣ Political Mobilization (Campaign Techniques)

Excerpt

“Soon I will again be among the voters at the market hall in Újpalota.”

Technique

👉 personal presence / campaign mobilization

Goal

To present the politician as a directly engaged representative among the people.

Effect

Voters may feel that:

➡️ “he is among us and defending our interests.”


7️⃣ Patriotic Framing

Excerpt

“We will not give up Hungary’s future.”

Technique

👉 patriotic rhetoric / national framing

Goal

To equate the political position with defending the nation.

Effect

The opponent implicitly appears as being against national interests.


Summary

The text is a classic campaign message built around three main emotional mechanisms:

1️⃣ enemy image – “Tisza + Ukraine”
2️⃣ threat narrative – “Zelensky’s threat / Ukrainian soldiers”
3️⃣ defensive narrative – “we defend Hungary’s future”

This structure is effective because it provides a simple and emotionally powerful framework for interpreting a complex geopolitical situation.

alexa

Let’s protest together against Ukrainian blackmail!

Keeping the Druzhba oil pipeline closed at the same time as the outbreak of the Iranian war is a double crime. We can already see what is happening in Germany, where fuel prices immediately skyrocketed.

👉 This is exactly what the Ukrainians want to happen here as well. Zelenskyy has been maintaining this oil blockade for more than a month, putting the energy security of every Hungarian family at risk.

If you’ve had enough of this too, then come this Friday at 4 p.m. in front of the Ukrainian Embassy, and let’s stand up together for our country!

Hungary cannot be blackmailed!

Anyone who has had enough of the Ukrainians constantly blackmailing us — now, for example, by not supplying crude oil — should be there this Friday at 4 p.m. in front of the Ukrainian Embassy. With our presence we can say that we have had enough of Ukraine trying to pressure Hungary in every possible way.

Enough is enough — let’s stand up and let as many people as possible make their voices heard.

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Alexandra’s Message

The text is a classic political mobilization message. It combines several propaganda and rhetorical techniques in order to provoke outrage, fear, and a sense of urgency to act among readers.
The ultimate goal is to mobilize political support and encourage people to appear at a public protest, based on a simple narrative:

➡️ Ukraine = a blackmailing enemy
➡️ Hungary = a defensive victim

Below are the most important techniques used in the message.


1️⃣ Creating an Enemy Image

Excerpt

“Ukrainian blackmail”
“Ukraine is blackmailing Hungary”

Technique

👉 Enemy image construction / demonization

Goal

To place an external actor clearly in a negative role.

Effect

Readers may form a simplified conclusion:

➡️ “Ukraine is the cause of the problem.”

This reduces the possibility of a nuanced understanding of complex situations.


2️⃣ Fear Appeal Related to Energy Security

Excerpt

“it threatens the energy security of every Hungarian family”

Technique

👉 Fear appeal

Goal

To present energy supply as an existential threat.

Effect

Readers may perceive the political issue as:

➡️ “If this continues → the country is in danger.”


3️⃣ Oversimplified Cause-and-Effect Explanation

Excerpt

“We can see what is happening in Germany, where fuel prices immediately skyrocketed.”

Technique

👉 Oversimplification / false causal relationship

Goal

To reduce complex energy and oil market processes to a single cause.

Effect

Readers may believe:

➡️ “The Ukrainian blockade → automatically causes high fuel prices.”

In reality, fuel prices are influenced by many factors (oil markets, refinery capacity, taxes, logistics, etc.).


4️⃣ Narrative of National Unity

Excerpt

“let us stand together for our country”

Technique

👉 Patriotic mobilization

Goal

To frame a political position as a patriotic duty.

Effect

Readers may interpret the situation as:

➡️ “If you agree → you are patriotic”
➡️ “If you disagree → you stand with the other side.”


5️⃣ Moral Outrage Framing

Excerpt

“a double crime”

Technique

👉 Moral framing

Goal

To present a political decision as a moral wrongdoing rather than a policy dispute.

Effect

Readers may perceive the issue as:

➡️ justice vs. injustice.


6️⃣ Direct Mobilization

Excerpt

“come on Friday at 4 PM to the Ukrainian embassy”

Technique

👉 Political mobilization / call to action

Goal

To transform online anger into real-world political demonstration.

Effect

The emotional tension created in the text is directed toward concrete action.


7️⃣ Repetition (One of the Core Principles of Propaganda)

Excerpt

The word “blackmail” appears repeatedly.

Technique

👉 Repetition

Goal

To anchor the key message in the reader’s mind.

Effect

Due to repetition, the core message becomes automatic:

➡️ “Ukraine is blackmailing Hungary.”


📊 The Overall Narrative Structure

The message follows a simple three-step propaganda structure:

1️⃣ Threat
“Ukraine is blackmailing Hungary.”

2️⃣ Dramatic escalation of danger
“Energy security is at risk, fuel prices will skyrocket.”

3️⃣ Call to action
“Let’s go protest.”


Summary

The message is a classic political mobilization propaganda that:

  • constructs an enemy image
  • generates fear
  • simplifies complex causes
  • frames the issue in patriotic terms
  • and ultimately calls people to a demonstration.

alexa

You won’t believe this! The German foreign minister has called for the blockade to be lifted immediately!
But not the Ukrainian one…

Johann Wadephul recently urged Hungary to immediately allow the transfer of the 90-billion-dollar war loan, saying that “Europeans must do even more to help Ukraine.”

But war comes with a serious price — one that every German is paying heavily. Strangely, however, this does not seem to bother the minister.

Fuel prices have jumped above 830 forints overnight, there is no longer cheap Russian oil or gas, and families and businesses are struggling to pay the skyrocketing costs.

Meanwhile, Volkswagen has just announced that it can no longer afford to maintain its previous system. Within a few years, the company plans to lay off 35,000 workers and move part of its production to Mexico instead.

In Hungary, something like this must not happen.
We will not pay for this meaningless war, and we will protect Hungarian jobs — which is why Fidesz remains the safe choice.

The German foreign minister’s statement was that the blockade must be ended immediately.
But of course he was not referring to the blockade that Ukraine is applying against Hungary and Slovakia. Instead, he was targeting us — Hungarians — demanding that we immediately allow every EU decision that is important for Ukraine to pass.

In my opinion, perhaps the German foreign minister should rather focus on the fact that Volkswagen is relocating part of its production to Mexico, and that 36,000 people may lose their jobs in the difficult economic situation they themselves have created.

The message is a typical political campaign narrative that combines several propaganda and influence techniques. Its goal is to trigger an emotional reaction while guiding the reader toward a simple political conclusion:

➡️ EU / Germany = pro-war and causing economic damage
➡️ Hungary / Fidesz = protecting the country and jobs

Below are the main techniques used, listed in points.


🎭 Propaganda and influence techniques in Alexandra’s message

1️⃣ Creating outrage (emotional trigger)

Excerpt

“You won’t believe this!”

Technique
👉 emotional opening / outrage activation

Purpose
To provoke an immediate emotional reaction in the reader before any actual information is processed.

Effect

The reader approaches the text from the beginning with the feeling that
➡️ “something outrageous has happened.”


2️⃣ Building an enemy image (external enemy framing)

Excerpt

“The German foreign minister called on Hungary…”

Technique
👉 external enemy narrative

Purpose

To frame the situation as if
➡️ foreign actors are trying to force Hungary into something.

Effect

The reader may begin to think that
➡️ “Brussels and Germany are putting pressure on us.”


3️⃣ Narrative reframing (reframing)

Excerpt

“He demanded the end of the blockade — but not from the Ukrainians.”

Technique
👉 framing / reinterpretation of the narrative

Purpose

To present the original diplomatic statement as if it were directed against Hungary.

Effect

The reader may perceive that
➡️ Hungary is being unfairly targeted.


4️⃣ Economic fear appeal

Excerpt

  • “Fuel prices rose above 830 forints overnight”
  • “there is no cheap Russian oil and gas”
  • “families and companies are struggling to pay”

Technique
👉 economic fear-based communication

Purpose

To connect the war and EU policies with everyday cost-of-living problems.

Effect

The reader may feel that
➡️ the war directly worsens their standard of living.


5️⃣ Selective example (cherry-picking)

Excerpt

“Volkswagen plans to lay off 35,000 workers.”

Technique
👉 using a single selected example

Purpose

To use the problems of one company as evidence of the state of the entire European economy.

Effect

The reader may get the impression that
➡️ “Europe’s economy is collapsing.”


6️⃣ Oversimplified cause-and-effect explanation

The message suggests the following chain:

➡️ supporting the war → economic crisis → loss of jobs

Technique
👉 oversimplification

Purpose

To reduce a complex economic situation to a single political decision.


7️⃣ National protection narrative (protector framing)

Excerpt

“We will not pay for this meaningless war.”
“We will protect Hungarian jobs.”

Technique
👉 protector-leader narrative

Purpose

To portray the government as the actor that

➡️ protects the country from external pressure.


8️⃣ Electoral conclusion (political call-to-action)

Excerpt

“That is why Fidesz is the safe choice.”

Technique
👉 political mobilization

Purpose

To turn the entire story into a voting decision.

Narrative

➡️ foreign pressure + economic danger
➡️ only the current leadership can protect the country


Summary

The message follows a classic campaign communication structure:

1️⃣ trigger outrage
2️⃣ present an external enemy
3️⃣ amplify economic fears
4️⃣ offer a single political solution

➡️ “Only the current leadership can protect the country.”

alexa

Where has Péter Magyar been until now?!

The Ukrainians have blocked the Druzhba oil pipeline for more than a month, yet he kept his head down until now. Throughout February he did not say a single word about Zelensky’s oil blockade. He did not lift a finger when hearing the constant Ukrainian threats, and he did not even welcome the Hungarian prisoners of war who were freed and able to return home thanks to the national government’s anti-war policy.

Then, when he could no longer stay silent, he finally spoke up. This man is hypocritical and two-faced — everyone knows that behind the scenes he already struck a deal with Zelensky long ago. Who still believes anything he says?

In times of danger, only an experienced and responsible leader can guarantee Hungary’s peace and security. That is why only Viktor Orbán and Fidesz are the safe choice.

Péter Magyar stayed quietly in the background until now. What do you think about his current reaction? I consider it a hypocritical and two-faced performance. Where was Péter Magyar in the past weeks when the Ukrainians shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline? Where was he? Where is Péter Magyar today? Where was Péter Magyar yesterday when, thanks to a fantastic diplomatic achievement, we brought home two Hungarian prisoners of war from captivity?

We were able to do this, by the way, because we consistently pursued a peace policy and did not send weapons into this war — otherwise we would have had no chance that these two men could now breathe Hungarian air again. And in response, the Ukrainians started threatening us, trying to blackmail us, and pressuring us to hand over various kinds of information.

Where was Péter Magyar then to stand up against this?

So I consider this a very cheap, petty, and dishonest performance — like when two people who are actually winking at each other behind the scenes agree that on stage one will play the good cop and the other the bad cop.

Who actually buys this?

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Alexandra’s Message

The text is a classic political campaign message that combines several rhetorical and propaganda techniques. Its goal is to trigger an emotional reaction in the reader while constructing a simple black-and-white political narrative:

➡️ Orbán = security and peace
➡️ Péter Magyar = betrayal and hypocrisy

Below are the most important techniques used in the message.


1️⃣ Building an Enemy Image (Political Demonization)

Excerpt

“This man is hypocritical and two-faced.”
“A very cheap, petty, dishonest performance.”

Technique
👉 character assassination / demonization

Goal
To completely undermine the credibility of the political opponent.

Effect

The reader stops evaluating the political claim and instead forms an emotional judgment:

➡️ “Péter Magyar is a liar.”

This reduces rational evaluation.


2️⃣ “Where Was He?” – Repetitive Attack

Excerpt

“Where was Péter Magyar?”
“Where was Péter Magyar yesterday?”
“Where was Péter Magyar in recent weeks?”

Technique
👉 rhetorical repetition

Goal

To implant a simple message in the voter’s mind:

➡️ “Péter Magyar does nothing.”

Effect

Because of repetition, the claim can appear more credible even without evidence.

This is a well-known propaganda method.


3️⃣ Guilt by Association

Excerpt

“He already made a deal with Zelensky long ago.”

Technique
👉 associating the opponent with an external enemy

Goal

To frame Péter Magyar as someone serving foreign interests.

Effect

The reader may conclude:

➡️ “He does not represent Hungarian interests.”

This technique is particularly powerful in national political communication.


4️⃣ “Us vs. Them” Narrative (Tribal Framing)

Excerpt

“We brought the prisoners of war home.”
“We pursue a peace policy.”

Technique
👉 group identity framing

Goal

To divide the political space into two camps.

Us

  • pro-peace
  • bringing Hungarians home
  • defending the country

Them

  • cooperating with foreign powers
  • silent
  • harming the country

Effect

The voter chooses sides emotionally rather than analytically.


5️⃣ Hero-Leader Narrative

Excerpt

“Only an experienced and responsible leader can guarantee Hungary’s peace and security.”

Technique
👉 strong-leader framing

Goal

To portray Viktor Orbán as:

  • stable
  • experienced
  • the protector of the country

Effect

The reader may internalize the message:

➡️ “In times of crisis, a strong leader is needed.”


6️⃣ Oversimplified Cause-and-Effect

Excerpt

“The return of the prisoners of war is thanks to the government’s peace policy.”

Technique
👉 oversimplification

Goal

To present a complex diplomatic process as the result of a single political decision.

Effect

The event becomes framed as a political achievement.


7️⃣ Emotionally Charged Language

The text contains several strong emotional expressions:

  • “kept quiet”
  • “cheap”
  • “petty”
  • “liar”
  • “winking behind the scenes”

Technique
👉 emotional language

Goal

To provoke anger and outrage.

Effect

Readers respond emotionally rather than rationally.


8️⃣ Political Theatre Narrative

Excerpt

“Like when two people wink at each other behind the scenes.”

Technique
👉 conspiracy framing

Goal

To pre-emptively discredit the opponent’s criticism.

Effect

The reader may feel:

➡️ “Everything is just a staged performance.”


Summary

The message is a typical piece of campaign rhetoric combining the following elements:

  • building an enemy image
  • repetitive attacks
  • linking the opponent to foreign actors
  • “us vs. them” narrative
  • strong-leader framing
  • oversimplified causality
  • emotionally charged language
  • conspiracy framing

Ultimately, the communication reduces politics to a very simple formula:

➡️ Orbán = peace and security
➡️ Péter Magyar = foreign-aligned and untrustworthy

This type of rhetoric is a classic feature of electoral campaign communication.

balazska

Zelenskyy already wants to take the prisoners of war who were freed yesterday back to Ukraine! This is the fate of war they intend for all of Europe!

My name is Albert Román. I was born on August 22, 1978, in Mukachevo. A 48-year-old man is speaking — one of the two prisoners of war who were freed. Perhaps it is enough just to watch this video, and one can understand a lot about the horrors of war. I was born on August 22, 1978, in Mukachevo. They were forcibly conscripted and taken from Transcarpathia to the front. They fell into captivity, from which they have now been released with the help of the Hungarian government.

The Ukrainian authorities, despite my requests and pleas, did not help me and did not send an evacuation. And Zelenskyy’s people have already announced that they are looking for the two men of Hungarian nationality and would take them back to Ukraine, perhaps sending them back to the war.

This is what they intend — this fate, this war — for all of Europe. Brussels is a partner in this, the Tisza Party is a partner in this, but we are not.

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in the Text

The text is a classic political campaign message that uses the story of a prisoner of war to build a political narrative. It combines several rhetorical and propaganda techniques in order to provoke a strong emotional reaction and guide the reader toward a political conclusion.

Below are the most important techniques.


1️⃣ Use of a Personal Story (emotional storytelling)

Excerpt:

My name is Albert Román. I was born on August 22, 1978, in Mukachevo… I was forcibly conscripted… I became a prisoner of war.

Technique:
👉 personal story / testimony

Goal:
To present the war through the suffering of a specific individual.

Effect:

Readers can more easily identify with a person than with an abstract political issue.

➡️ “This is a real person, so what he says must be true.”

This can trigger strong empathy and outrage.


2️⃣ Witness Presented as Authority (testimonial)

Excerpt:

A 48-year-old man is speaking… one of the two released prisoners of war.

Technique:
👉 testimonial / appeal to witness authority

Goal:
To present the story as credible and unquestionable.

Effect:

The reader may feel:

➡️ “He was there, so he must know what happened.”

This can reduce critical thinking.


3️⃣ Strong Emotional Framing (fear + empathy framing)

Excerpt:

Perhaps it is enough to watch this video to understand the horrors of war.

Technique:
👉 emotional dramatization

Goal:
To portray the war as a shocking and deeply personal experience.

Effect:

The reader may experience:

  • fear
  • empathy
  • anger

This strengthens the impact of the political message.


4️⃣ Hasty Generalization

Excerpt:

This is the fate… the war that the Ukrainians want for the whole of Europe.

Technique:
👉 generalization

Goal:
To draw a broad political conclusion from a single case.

Effect:

The narrative suggests:

➡️ “The Ukrainian leadership wants to bring war to all of Europe.”

This simplifies a complex reality.


5️⃣ Construction of an Enemy Image (othering)

Excerpt:

Brussels is a partner in this, and the Tisza party is a partner in this.

Technique:
👉 enemy framing / othering

Goal:
To portray the conflict as a struggle between political blocs.

Narrative:

  • Ukrainian leadership
  • Brussels
  • the opposition

vs.

  • “us”

Effect:

Readers may conclude:

➡️ “They want war.”


6️⃣ Fear Appeal

Excerpt:

This fate… for the whole of Europe.

Technique:
👉 future threat framing

Goal:
To present the story not only as the tragedy of one individual, but as a danger facing all of Europe.

Effect:

Readers may think:

➡️ “If this continues, it could happen to us too.”


7️⃣ Introduction of a Political Conclusion (campaign framing)

At the end of the text, a typical campaign logic appears:

  • war
  • enemy image
  • political actors

followed by the conclusion:

➡️ “But we do not.”

Technique:
👉 political campaign framing

Goal:
To transform the story into a voting decision.


Summary

The propaganda in the text follows a classic narrative structure:

1️⃣ personal tragedy
2️⃣ emotional identification
3️⃣ naming an enemy
4️⃣ general threat
5️⃣ political conclusion

This model is one of the most common forms of campaign communication.

balazska

North Pest deserves better than lazy left-wing politicians. We will preserve the peace and tranquility of North Pest and finally set it in motion.

I think you can go there, yes. I spent the first years of my life in Újpalota, so this part of the city has always been especially dear and important to me. But I can see that these suburban areas are very neglected — they are treated like the stepchildren of the capital. The roads are falling apart under car wheels, the healthcare institutions maintained by the municipality are in a critical, almost unacceptable condition, and in the neighboring districts there is a swimming pool everywhere. Many residents strongly wish for one here as well, yet there is no swimming pool. Yes, I also saw that the request for a swimming pool was submitted to you from the City Hall, right? Yes. This is a forgotten, looked-down-upon district, even though it deserves a better fate because it actually has very good potential.

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Balázs’s Message

The text is a classic local political campaign message that combines several rhetorical and propaganda techniques. Its goal is to create emotional identification among voters while blaming political opponents for existing problems.

Below are the most important techniques presented in a structured list.


1️⃣ Creating an Enemy Image

Excerpt:

“North Pest deserves more than lazy left-wing politicians.”

Technique:
👉 Political enemy framing / labeling

Goal:
To associate the opponent with a single negative trait (“lazy”) and present them as the cause of the problems.

Effect:
Readers may form the impression that:

➡️ “The district’s problems are the fault of left-wing politicians.”

This simplifies a complex situation and can trigger a strong emotional reaction.


2️⃣ Us–Them Narrative

Excerpt:

“We will preserve the peace and calm of North Pest.”

Technique:
👉 Group identification (ingroup vs. outgroup)

Goal:
To present the speaker’s political side as the protector of stability and security.

Effect:
The message implies:

➡️ “We are the ones protecting the district.”

This can strengthen feelings of security and political loyalty.


3️⃣ Personal Story for Credibility

Excerpt:

“I spent the first years of my life in Újpalota.”

Technique:
👉 Emphasizing personal connection

Goal:
To reinforce the politician’s local ties and credibility.

Effect:
The message suggests:

➡️ “He is one of us and understands the local problems.”

This can increase trust among voters.


4️⃣ Narrative of Neglect

Excerpt:

“These suburban areas are very neglected — the stepchildren of the capital.”

Technique:
👉 Victim framing

Goal:
To portray the district as unfairly neglected by the city leadership.

Effect:
Readers may feel that:

➡️ “We are being treated unfairly.”

This can strengthen the demand for change.


5️⃣ Symbolic Example of a Missing Service

Excerpt:

“In the neighboring districts there is a swimming pool everywhere… but not here.”

Technique:
👉 Concrete and easily understandable example

Goal:
To use a simple, visible lack to illustrate broader systemic problems.

Effect:
People can easily identify with the comparison:

➡️ “Other districts have it → we don’t.”

This reinforces dissatisfaction.


6️⃣ Emphasizing Hope and Potential

Excerpt:

“It deserves a better future because it has great potential.”

Technique:
👉 Positive future framing

Goal:
To conclude criticism with a hope-based narrative about improvement.

Effect:
The message suggests:

➡️ “If change happens, the district will develop.”

This can motivate voters.


Summary

The message is a typical local campaign communication built around three main narratives:

  1. Blaming the opponent (“lazy politicians”).
  2. Highlighting the neglect of the district.
  3. Promising a hopeful future.

This combination is common in political communication because it simultaneously triggers:

  • outrage
  • identification
  • a desire for change.

balazska

Pro-Ukrainian politics pays well! István Kapitány has become richer by 800 million forints.

Did everyone see it? István Kapitány, a man of Péter Magyar from SEL, has become richer by 800 million forints. Because of the Ukrainian oil blockade, thanks to Zelensky, and the Iranian crisis, the value of SEL’s share package has increased by 800 million forints.

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Balázs’s Message

The text is a political attack message that uses an economic fact (an increase in share value) to build a political narrative. It combines several classic propaganda and rhetorical techniques in order to provoke outrage and distrust in the reader.

Below are the most important techniques, listed in points.


1️⃣ Creating an Enemy Image (Othering)

Excerpt:

“Pro-Ukrainian politics pays well!”

Technique:
👉 Othering / political labeling

Goal:
To portray the political opponent as serving a foreign interest (Ukraine).

Effect:
The reader may form the impression that:

➡️ “they do not represent Hungarian interests.”

This can trigger strong emotional rejection.


2️⃣ Scapegoating

Excerpt:

“the Ukrainian oil blockade… thanks to Zelensky”

Technique:
👉 Simple scapegoating

Goal:
To link a complex economic phenomenon (a change in share prices) to a single political actor.

Effect:
The reader may believe that:

➡️ a specific political decision directly enriched the opponent’s associates.

This strengthens feelings of outrage.


3️⃣ Guilt by Association

Excerpt:

“Péter Magyar’s man from SEL, István Kapitány”

Technique:
👉 Suggesting guilt through association

Goal:
To connect a political opponent to the wealth increase of an economic actor.

Effect:
The reader may develop the feeling that:

➡️ “politics is really about making money.”


4️⃣ Emphasizing a Dramatic Number

Excerpt:

“became richer by 800 million”

Technique:
👉 Emotional impact through numbers

Goal:
To provoke a strong emotional reaction by highlighting a large number.

Effect:
The size of the number can provoke outrage even if:

  • it is not cash,
  • but a change in share value.

5️⃣ Framing an Economic Process Politically

Excerpt:

“because of the Iranian crisis”

Technique:
👉 Oversimplifying complex economic processes

Goal:
To turn global energy and capital-market developments into the basis of a political attack.

Effect:
The reader may feel that:

➡️ geopolitical crises intentionally benefit certain people.


6️⃣ Repetition

Excerpt:

“800 million… 800 million… 800 million”

Technique:
👉 Repetition of a key element

Goal:
To fix the number in the reader’s memory.

Effect:
The message becomes simple and easy to repeat:

➡️ “pro-Ukrainian politics = 800 million enrichment.”


Summary

The message is not an economic analysis but a political narrative.
The author:

  • builds an enemy image,
  • uses guilt by association,
  • suggests a simple cause-and-effect relationship,
  • and amplifies emotional reactions through dramatic numbers.

The goal is to create the impression in the reader that:

➡️ “pro-Ukrainian politics is actually about making money.”