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So this election just showed us that austerity is the way to go. Milei's win is huge, especially since people have been suffering under those failed policies for ages.
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Totally agree. It's not about ideology for most folks. They just want leaders who can actually make their lives better. Milei came in with promises of real change, and people are tired of the empty words.
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Funny how the same people who moan about austerity are the ones worried about the unsustainable US debt. Makes you wonder how their logic works.
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Right? They're all about populists promising quick fixes to complex issues. And now they’re celebrating when the US bails out Argentina while they complain about spending.
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I think this election is more about rejecting Peronism than it is about Milei winning. People are just tired of that whole system.
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Exactly! Even with lower voter turnout, the victory was way bigger than expected. It’s like the polls didn’t capture the real sentiment.
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Wait, so you’re saying a Bitcoin world would be cool? How do you see that working out without fiat? Curious minds wanna know.
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LOL, right? The economics section here seems confused about basic concepts like currency swaps.
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I was shocked by the election results too. I thought everyone hated Milei because of his cuts. But maybe people are seeing inflation drop and things getting better.
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#10Oct 23, 2023, 03:20 AM So where’s this magical Bitcoin-only world? It’s not practical as a currency. It lacks the flexibility needed during crises.
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#11Oct 25, 2023, 10:08 AM Back to square one. Why are you even here if you think Bitcoin can’t replace fiat? Seems contradictory.
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#12Oct 27, 2023, 08:03 AM Just stop reading leftist news and you won’t be surprised. Milei has actually managed a budget surplus. Inflation is way down!
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#13Oct 27, 2023, 02:17 PM But how does that help the poor if they’re still struggling? What about the cuts to welfare?
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#14Oct 28, 2023, 08:19 AM Bitcoin has made my life better. What are you talking about? It’s not about politics; it’s about different uses of money.
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#15Oct 28, 2023, 09:55 AM You know, socialism has been a big part of Argentina’s past. Things got worse under those policies.
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#16Oct 28, 2023, 12:19 PM I don't support bailouts either, but there are layers to this. If the US didn’t act, China would’ve swooped in.
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#17Oct 28, 2023, 06:34 PM "Woke" is just a buzzword now. It seems like everything gets labeled that way if someone hates it.
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#18Oct 29, 2023, 12:38 AM Argentina is voting for stability. After so much economic pain, they want something that works. And honestly, it's ironic how the richer countries have their own fiscal issues.
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#19Oct 30, 2023, 09:54 PM If you’re gonna argue, at least make sure your points hold up. The term woke has a clear origin, and twisting it doesn’t help your case.
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#20Oct 31, 2023, 03:52 AM Socialism and Bitcoin just can’t coexist. Bitcoin is all about capitalism, and that’s what Milei supports.