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Orban Was Bad, Even Though We Don't Have A Perfect Word For His Badness

Scott argues that Viktor Orban's election loss doesn't vindicate him or disprove concerns about democratic backsliding, since autocrats can do many undemocratic things and still lose elections.

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Apr 16, 2026 2,675 words 867 likes 1,144 comments Listen · 17 min Read Read
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Hardball Questions For The Next Debate (2020)

Scott Alexander presents satirical and absurd 'hardball questions' for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, showcasing clever wordplay and humorous connections.

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Jan 5, 2020 1,013 words 0 likes 193 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read
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