Bugs, cockroaches, vermin – how dehumanising propaganda sets the stage 😔

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's recent speech at a party event drew criticism for comparing political opponents to 'bugs', a term that has historical connotations of dehumanization. This rhetoric was condemned by opposition parties and the Association of Hungarian Judges, who rejected the notion that judges are corrupt. The article explores the dangers of dehumanizing language in politics, citing historical examples of its use leading to violence and genocide. It emphasizes the psychological mechanisms behind dehumanization and its implications for public discourse.