Argentina elects far-right libertarian who wields a chainsaw during campaign rallies....
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Taking a chainsaw to government spending just might be the cure for their economic ills...
Good. He’s dedicated to pulling them out of BRICS and to curb Chinese influence in Argentina.
Thus guy has a bunch of other disturbing behavior. I get it people are tired of the status quo, but electing quacks is quite a gamble. Unfortunately politics and the money and mudslinging has deterred honest people frim public service.
It truly is. I hate politicians that think the people should keep the money they’ve worked for and not give it to the lazy. Pull your bootstraps up, bitches.
Argentina’s history with far right leaders…umm, not good.
I don't see this going well for Argentina.
Never a good thing when you have to choose between the unpopular government guy and the whackjob.
Never a good thing when you have to choose between the unpopular government guy and the whackjob.
Heaven forbid they tax the rich
I don't understand why so many people feel the need to elect a complete f*****g moron into office.
The world is a better place tonight with this news.
It’s never enough.
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In Argentina, a country that once was seventh in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) per head, tax authorities have managed to implement the highest tax burden in the world.
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Since the creation of the Argentine Central Bank in May 1935, the average yearly inflation rate has been approximately 200 percent, the exception being from 1991 to 2001 when the Argentine peso was pegged to the dollar and the average inflation rate was 9 percent. Moreover, the vast majority was concentrated in the first year, with rates of 1 percent or even deflation from 1992 to 2002.
I don’t know how much power he will wield within their system to achieve his aims, but it will be a positive for the country if he can reign in their spending and end the inflation.
So are you saying Argentina is a harbinger for the United States? If so, in what way are their economies remotely similar? If not, WTF?
He won me over when he said that the “Invisible Hand” combs his hair for him.
He might be good for Argentina. He represents a sharp break from the traditional Peronist/Anti-US politics that have been holding them back for decades.
He might be good for Argentina. He represents a sharp break from the traditional Peronist/Anti-US politics that have been holding them back for decades.
I'm not sure how the ride could get any rockier in Argentina than it currently is.
I'm sure he'll do everything he can to enrich and empower himself and his yes men...err, help out the fine people of his country.
They have a wealth tax.
It's never enough.
The one time the country hasn't known ridiculous inflation is when they took away local political control of their currency and pegged to the U.S. dollar.
This guy promises a return to that, why are people surprised that the voters went against the people who have buried them in triple digit inflation?
At one time Argentina was one of the richest countries in the world. Overspending and socialism has never been a good recipe for economic success.
Best filet I ever had was Argentine beef. It was in a little steakhouse in Puerto Rico of all places. As a proud Iowan by birth, none of this made any sense.
The country seems to have a history of extreme swings of the pendulum.
It’ll be interesting to say the least.
It’ll be interesting to say the least.
I look forward to this libertarian experiment. Glad it's far away.
The last one was Somalia, I think. I imagine Argentina can do better than that.
Austerity and ditching protections sounds like a rough future for a nation where 40% already live in poverty, but let's see what happens.
Is Argentina too far away for this to swell our already difficult refugee/asylum crisis?
The last one was Somalia, I think. I imagine Argentina can do better than that.
Austerity and ditching protections sounds like a rough future for a nation where 40% already live in poverty, but let's see what happens.
Is Argentina too far away for this to swell our already difficult refugee/asylum crisis?
Socialism breeds corruption.
Nonsense. Look at Scandinavia. Any system can be infected with corruption, but democratic socialism is better than most.
How about Canada?
Here's an interesting list. Some on the list fly against my preconceptions, but it's someplace to start.
Most (all?) of those above our #25 ranking on the list are more socialistic, and many are more democratic.
