EP73: Will Javier Milei Be A Libertarian? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka

Will Javier Milei actually follow through and be a libertarian?

The news has shocked the regime. We've been treated to nonsensical headlines like "Argentina Elects Extreme Right Wing Libertarian" or the breathless conspiracy theory that Javier Milei is the product of a network of libertarian billionaires.

Perhaps a person who has worked as a professional libertarian for a quarter-century can provide accurate insight!

Javier Milei has quoted Hayek and Rothbard. He's labeled himself an anarcho-capitalist.

But when it comes time to govern, will Javier Milei actually be a libertarian?

You'll learn important things about the task ahead of President Milei in this episode because we cover...

- What is a libertarian? The media doesn't know. We explain.
- What is life like when there was 5% poverty a decade ago, but now it's 40%, AND...
- What is life like with triple-digit inflation and state price controls?
- What is Peronism and what is a Justicialist?

We also reveal the surprising American politician who is most Peronist. And we dig in to the things that concern us as outside libertarians looking in, such as...

- How is fixing the economy similar to addiction recovery? Hint: Action must be quick and thorough.
- How will he overcome all the different forces that are stacked against his success?

And we conclude with a surprising and personal gracepoint.

Timeline
0:00 - Theme
0:43 - Javier Milei
1:50 - Extreme right wing?
3:02 - What is a libertarian?
5:44 - Milei as anarcho-capitalist
11:59 - Where does Milei fit?
14:19 - Culture war battles are a luxury
15:09 - Poverty in Argentina impacts 40% of its citizens with 140% inflation
17:54 - Atlas Network: Is Milei an American billionaire plot?
20:19 - What is Peronism? What is a Justicialist?
28:04 - The most Peronist American politician
29:26 - Milei and Trump
32:24 - Milei's plan dollarization and downsize
35:35 - Most people hate downsizing government including conservatives
37:58 - Will Milei follow through?
39:11 - Addiction recovery is hard
40:39 - What is Milei's ability to govern?
44:34 - The hardest thing about governing as a Libertarian
46:38 - Gracepoints

Bill Protzmann is your moderator.

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