an awesome, incredible interview with Javier Milei

President Javier Milei might come off as a bit of a kook, but he does seem to have a pretty precise vision for Argentina as well as a clear idea of what he believes in. He's animated, energetic, and full of fiery conviction, which means he's going to attract both strong allies and implacable enemies. I do have to wonder whether there will be attempts on his life given the amount of cancer he's trying to excise from the Argentinian heart and soul. Latin America, as a rule, has been hypnotized by some form of el socialismo for decades and decades; that's not something you can cure overnight. 

A bit of superficial research shows that the presidential term length in Argentina is four years, with the possibility of reelection for one more consecutive term, and with a chance to be reelected for a third term, but only after a four-year break. Could Milei bless Argentina with twelve years? Only time will tell, but he's going to need all twelve years to accomplish his grand plan. And much depends on the mettle of the Argentinian people: the initial phases of whatever transition Milei has in mind will be painful, to say the least (and Milei is going to need bolstering from foreign friends like the US). The people will have to hold fast and keep faith. Can they? Will they? These are exciting times for Argentina, without a doubt.

Here's a brief, 9-minute clip of Tucker Carlson's interview with Milei:

I still can't get over how Milei looks like a 70s-era TV villain.