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The weird thing is that whilst I got very angry at Gyurcsany during his disastrous/clumsy period as PM, I actually think DK look like they may turn out more promising than the MSZP in some ways. They may actually have a better grasp and understanding of what's going on, even if they totally fail to offer much other than neo-liberalism. At the core of it, I suspect many in the upper-working/middle class no longer trust the MSZP as effective administrators.

The opportunity for DK is bigger than I initially thought it would be, if they manage two things: a) provide a lead candidate other than Gyurcsany to deflect the light b) think about positive reforms people would actually vote for (eg in relation to education, freedom of information, housing). The first of these currently seems less likely.

by car05 on Wed Feb 22nd, 2012 at 10:13:14 AM EST
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Regarding a), isn't DK all about Gyurcsány? I think he is the only real Homo politicus among all members of the former government (someone who instinctively politicises anything that he sees or happens to him and who enjoys getting into battle, even if the opponent plays dirty), and DK's base consists of his fans. Regarding b), I'm not at all optimistic: a few weeks ago Gyurcsány had no better idea than to advocate doctor visit fees (something abolished in the 2008 referendum).

*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.
by DoDo on Wed Feb 22nd, 2012 at 03:25:36 PM EST
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I'm afraid you're right - looking at http://program.demokratikuskoalicio.hu/ it seems the plans for private health insurance abandoned in 2007 have been disinterred, on the basis of the current universal system being unaffordable - quite astonishing. Note the criticisms of the current system for unevenness of outcome, and then the apparently contradictory advocation of less regulation and private health insurers. And of course, this looks as if it's written by Feri himself. So that answers both questions.
by car05 on Thu Feb 23rd, 2012 at 03:18:53 AM EST
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