Opposition MPs call on Orbán cabinet to resign at Budapest demonstration
Opposition lawmakers held a demonstration in downtown Budapest late on Monday, accusing the government of spying on people “for thinking critically about the regime and asking critical questions”.
Referring to press reports that the Hungarian government may be behind the spyware hacks of the devices of hundreds of Hungarian journalists, politicians and other public figures using Israeli spyware, Anna Donáth, an MEP of the Momentum Movement, said: “We are living in a surveillance state”.
Gergely Arató of the Democratic Coalition said a government that spied on its own citizens was not conversant with European values. He said what was at stake in the 2022 general election was “Orban or Europe”.
Örs Tetlak of the Liberals said
“those responsible … should be held accountable and this government has to go.”
Dániel Kárpát Z of Jobbik said the fact that ruling party lawmakers boycotted a meeting of parliament’s national security council which abandoned earlier on Monday for the lack of a quorum was “tantamount to a confession of guilt.”
Socialist lawmaker Gergely Bárándy said
the Pegasus case was “another outrageous stage in the government’s ongoing efforts since 2010 to push Hungary closer to Eastern regimes.”
Dávid Dorosz of Párbeszéd said the government would “pay the price” for the scandal in next year’s election.
The demonstration started at the House of Terror Museum on Andrássy Street and marched to the Fidesz headquarters on Heroes’ Square, with the crowd carrying banners and signs, and the flags of opposition parties.
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Source: MTI
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“Pay the Price” – we will indeed BUT – by the Right of Citizens under DEMOCRACY – to VOTE – our Voice – our weight of numbers – we can and will – if we remain united – make CHANGE.
The voice of PEOPLE – the Power of People – given them through the ability to VOTE – is the procedure that NEEDS undertaken in Hungary – to make what continues to un-fold – CHANGE.
The National Elections May 2022 – we know the style of Government propaganda and political spin that is the DNA of the Fidesz Party.
We are continuously being bombarded by the use of this AGENDA by the Fidesz Party – and it will accelerate the closer we get to May 2022.
We know Hungary – not just through the “infamous” bill passed through Parliament on June 15th – but numerous “other” decisions and positions adapted by the Fidesz Party, in particular the European Union cataclysmic situation – that threatens our Future Membership in the European Union, have severely DAMAGED globally – the brand name Hungary.
Hungary – we are under a GLOBAL microscope.
Fidesz – never make a “mia culpa” – which is a factual reason why they continue to have and grow expand there relationship with China.
China – political history never APOLOGIZE – even when proven globally wrong for actions and positions they have supported and taken – that have been proven WRONG.
We continue on – just like opening presents under a Christmas Tree – not knowing what we Discover – with the Political Agenda that is firmly set in place by the present Government of Hungary.
We will not like at ALL – vast numbers of the presents opened from under the Christmas Tree – but we can by use of DEMOCRACY – express our dislike and disapproval of what we un-wrap – by the POWER of our VOTE – our VOICE – that gives us authority under Democracy – to make Change.
NEVER – NEVER – NEVER – from 1989 has there been a National Election that will by it’s outcome – DETERMINE – the direction and the FUTURE of Hungary in the 21st century.
Carved into stone – Hero’s Square – for all Hungarians and the World to read – a “Blessed Message” – from Saint Pope John Paul 11 – his visit August 1991 – to Budapest, Hungary :
” Mindful of the Blessing that Freedom, which you, the people of Hungary, you have Definitively Secured means for your Future.
Cherish it – and make GOOD work of your Liberty”.
Amen – united to return as a country – to the message of Saint Pope John Paul 11.
Pope Francis – “in and out” – or “on and off” visit to Budapest, Hungary in September – what will his MESSAGE be in his Sermon ???
Pope Francis and the Government of Hungary under Prime Minister – Victor Orban – are soccer pitches apart in there Ideas and Philosophy.
Pope Francis – embraces Humanity – Freedom and Liberty – that ALL should be as one – with no barriers created by us – Humans -that segregate label push away and aside other human beings.
Pope Francis – preaches and lives by the word – Tolerance.
It continues to disappoint the “code of silence” from Hungarian Cardinal Peter Erdo.
The population of Hungary – 9.6 million – 43% are Baptized into the Faith of the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
Cardinal Erdo – knows the global microscope that is on Hungary at this point of time in our History.
“Be not Afraid” the famous words often used Cardinal Erdo – by your “favored” Pope – Saint Pope John Paul 11.
Cardinal Peter Erdo – take a position and “be not afraid” – to mix Church with Politics – to get your position out and HEARD.
Come out and be amongst – US – your children in Christ Jesus – leave your Palace in Debrecen and be witnessed – Carrying the CROSS – of Christ Jesus – for Us – its message – and LEAD us.
You have been asked this question in the recent past :
“Do you think Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty or Saint Pope John Paul 11 – do you – examining your conscience – Deeply – would they have adapted the “code of silence” – that YOU – continue to display and practice – as The Cardinal – of The Holy Roman Catholic Church in Hungary ???
Answer – No.
Carry the Load – the Cross – be seen and heard and Lead us.
Pegasus would only be used to monitor those that represent and work for the interest of Brussels and other foreign entities. These people should be monitored.
NSA in the US actually monitored opposition party supporters, e.g. Page and an TV host Carlson. Spying on these people was illegal. Not only did the NSA spy on these people, they also revealed these names to friendly media. That was also illegal. NSA also illegally spied on General Flynn, just to name a few.
The Hungarian government actually denied spying. Pegasus is used all over the EU. Congratulation to Israel for creating a computer program that helps to keep peace.
Oh well, if the Hungarian government denied spying, then they obviously weren’t! All taken out of context again!
NotOrbanEither is sarcastic. The government does not need to deny if it justly used Pegasus monitoring traitors. Check world news, France and many other countries are using Pegasus for their own protection. It is time to stop being naive.