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Javier's Milei's Populist Strategy In Argentina Is Working

by Philipp Bagus via The Mises Institute

https://mises.org/power-market/javiers-mileis-populist-strategy-argentina-working
https://www.rothbard.it/articles/right-wing-populism.pdf
https://masterescuelaaustriaca.es/en/we-are-unique/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqEhPrw6KQ8 Milei

The Austro-libertarian movement has the better ideas. They continue to
be discussed, elaborated, and intellectually defended. But how can the
right ideas be implemented? What good is it to be right if the reality
is left-wing? In fact, most of the population, or at least public
opinion, seems to be drifting further and further to the left, with
cancel culture, climate hysteria, a sprawling welfare state and ever
higher taxes and levies.

The right ideas and theories are there, but they have not yet been put
successful in practice. How can this be changed? Of course, ideas are
important, they must also be disseminated, from below, from the
grassroots up. It's an arduous process. And there has been undeniable
progress in recent years. Nevertheless, the left-wing zeitgeist is
rolling over the freedoms of citizens almost unhindered; most
shockingly during the Covid crisis. The left tries to paint anyone who
stands in the zeitgeist´s way as an extremist or even a Nazi.

Against this background, what can a successful strategy look like?
Murray Rothbard addressed this question in an article in the
Rothbard-Rockwell Report entitled Right-Wing Populism: A Strategy for
the Paleo Movement. His contribution is groundbreaking and
forward-looking. He anticipates the successes of Donald Trump in the
United States and, more recently, of Javier Milei in Argentina.

Javier Milei is making a splash on all sides, because on August 13,
2023, he won the primaries for the presidency in Argentina. In the
German media, he is described as ultra-right and ultra-libertarian.
Recently, the Financial Times dealt with the self-confessed
anarcho-capitalist in a column, in which the author insinuated that
the libertarian Milei would follow the strategy of right-wing populism
designed by Murray Rothbard in 1992. This gives rise to the question
if that claim is true and what exactly is this right-wing populism?

According to the paleo-libertarian Rothbard, the program of right-wing
populism includes 8 main points:

    Radical tax cuts

    Radical reduction of the welfare state

    Abolition of privileges for "protected" minorities

    Crushing criminals

    Getting rid of bums

    Abolition of the Federal Reserve

    A program of America First (anti-globalist and isolationist)

    Defending traditional family values

Indeed, Milei's election manifesto is very much in line with
Rothbard's right-wing populism and paleo-libertarianism. Milei wants
to radically reduce taxes. He never tires of calling taxes what they
are, theft. He also wants to radically grind down the welfare state
and likes to illustrate the reduction in government spending and his
proposal of reducing Argentinian ministries from 18 to 8 with a
chainsaw. His "Chainsaw Plan" is intended to radically trim the state.

Milei repeatedly speaks of equality before the law as a fundamental
liberal principle and wants to abolish privileges for minorities. As a
result, he repeatedly clashes with radical feminists who defend legal
privileges for women.

The imprisonment of criminals is also on Milei's agenda. Gun freedom
is in his program so that victims can defend themselves against
criminals. Those who refuse to work are no longer supported by the
state in his Argentina.

Milei also has the 6th of Rothbard's points in his agenda: Milei wants
to abolish the central bank of Argentina. Using right-wing populist
rhetoric he aims to physically blow up the central bank. In doing so,
he would wipe out the power of one of the most inflationary central
banks, which willingly financed all Peronist and Kirchnerist spending
programs. He wants to dollarize the country and open it up to currency
competition.

Milei also puts his own country first: Argentina first. Right-wing
populism opposes the globalist agenda. It cuts development aid,
climate programs and military adventures. Milei likes to point out
that Argentina was one of the richest countries in the world at the
beginning of the 20th century thanks to classical liberal policies and
was destroyed by socialism in the 20th century. In 35 years, Milei
promises, Argentina can be a superpower again. The prerequisite for
this to happen is a return to libertarianism.

Finally, Milei also defends traditional family values and opposes the
state takeover of family responsibilities. The vehement opponent of
abortion has defended the right to life several times in debates with
radical feminists.

Milei used to be chief economist at various institutions and a
professor of economics. He is a follower of the Austrian School of
Economics. One of his dogs is named Murray. He contributor a chapter
two-volume Festschrift in honor of Jesús Huerta de Soto edited by
David Howden and myself. A couple of years ago he was guest via zoom
in my seminar in our Master's degree in Austrian Economics that we
offer in Madrid, and spoke about his strategy.

In short, Milei is one of us. And he can win the election. He can
become president of Argentina. An Austrian. An anarcho-capitalist.
With an openly radical libertarian election program. In a country that
has paid homage to socialism for decades. Amazing.

Milei has been very present in the public debate in Argentina for
years. He gained fame as a polarizing and fiercely arguing talk show
guest. Later, he decided to create his own party to lead the culture
war against socialism and statism more effectively and to bring the
right ideas to more people.

His rhetorical strategy in debates is vociferous, belligerent, and is
sometimes perceived as offensive (if the truth can be offensive at
all). He does not allow himself to be intimidated or belittled by
left-wing opinion-makers. In a debate, he simply shouts louder than
the leftists, whom he calls "Zurdos", and interrupts them to tell them
to their faces that they are saying an absolute stupidity and have no
idea what they are talking about. You should read Hayek, Mises and
Rothbard first, Milei recommends to them. He also calls leftists and
politicians parasites and thieves, in a debate. For taxes are theft.

In keeping with Rothbard's strategy of right-wing populism, he clearly
names the profiteers of the state apparatus. He rails again and again
against the caste of politicians and bureaucrats. He calls them
parasites that live at the expense of the hard-working and decent
citizens. Politicians are completely useless and could not live
without the productive Argentinians. Politics is not the solution, but
the problem. And politicians form part of the problem. In this way,
Milei wins over those decent Argentinians who suffer most from the
yoke of the state. Equally clear are his remarks on the concept of
social justice. So-called social justice is a monstrous injustice
because it means unequal treatment of people before the law. It is a
fig leaf for envy and resentment.

Milei's emotional and polemical nature resonates with many, especially
among young people. After winning the primaries in mid-August, he has
legitimate hopes for the Argentine presidency.

Milei's successes have become a topic of everyday conversation,
especially in the Hispanic world. One speaks of Milei with
astonishment and appreciation. Acquaintances and friends send short
videos of his rhetorical gems. Libertarian ideas are back in vogue.
People are venturing forward with libertarian opinions, everywhere and
unexpectedly. The window of public and permissible opinions is
shifting in the direction of freedom. Thanks to Milei.

Regardless of whether the charismatic Milei ultimately wins the
election, his campaign has sparked a young and powerful libertarian
movement. His triumph in the primaries may be more significant than
the Ron Paul Revolution of 2008 and 2012. The incredible fact is that
he is successful. With a right-wing populism that Rothbard
recommended, in a run-down country, with his charismatic personality,
with aggressive rhetoric. Nothing is impossible. Even a libertarian
can win a democratic election. It's the strategy that counts. ¡Vamos
Javier! ¡Viva la libertad, carajo!