Argentinian President Javier Milei delivered a provocative speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, which has garnered significant attention and mixed reactions. Milei, described by some as a 'far-right' and 'anarcho-capitalist' leader, used the platform to denounce neoclassical economics, socialism, and collectivism, asserting that free markets and entrepreneurship are the keys to ending poverty and achieving prosperity. His speech, which included the phrase 'Long live freedom, damnit,' was characterized as an inspiration to many and a dismantling of the WEF's groupthink. Critics of Milei's speech, including Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, labeled him with terms such as 'Nazi McCarthyist' and accused him of following 'Nazi ideology'. Nonetheless, Milei's speech has gone viral, with some suggesting it be shown in schools to understand its historical context, and others pointing out its resonance even beyond traditional free market advocates.
Argentine President Milei's plan to remake the economy with a wrecking ball https://t.co/R69QfhELVX
Javier Milei, king of the free world https://t.co/Zjc64yBW5B
Milei’s Davos speech really did “break through” even beyond the summit. Many rolled their eyes at attacks on feminism etc but the full-throated defense of the market was something you don’t hear much these days & resonated beyond MAGA circles. Even Mazzucato compelled to respond https://t.co/2L9CNvDZpl
What masters of the universe in Davos most wanted and needed to hear were Milei’s concrete plans to take Argentina out of its chronic malaise. They were left wanting, @JPSpinetto writes https://t.co/99dvNRfY5l
Argentina’s libertarian President Milei claims theres no difference between Nazis and communists at the WEF: “Communists, fascists, Nazis, socialists, social democrats, national socialists, Christian democrats, Keynesians, neo-Keynesians, progressives, populists, nationalists,… https://t.co/SfpYeODdoN
Speaking at the Davos conference, the Argentine president said the key to prosperity lies in free market ideals and capitalism. https://t.co/x970SIL4qz
In 2 days, Milei's speech at Davos already has more views than Trump's video from 5 years ago 😂 https://t.co/creLQLTq86
Admit it, Milei's speech is the only speech you've watched all the way through in a long time.
Javier Milei has previously called himself a techno-optimist https://t.co/qCknBS5e63
Milei in 2019: I know that the future will be better. About: Argentina, economics, techno-optimist, progress, future, prosperity. https://t.co/IBaH6H5wCR
MILEI "LONG LIVE F**KING FREEDOM" The Economist warns businesses to beware of Milei. Milei: “LONG “LIVE FUCKING FREEDOM” Is he setting fire to Argentina’s economy or saving it? Source: The Economist https://t.co/Eu0na82I3X
Milei’s speech is dangerous & ideological misinterpretation of economic history. It’s not about MARKET vs STATE. It’s about CONFIDENT & CAPABLE governments working w business around global challenges. Opposite of my @wef point ➡️ https://t.co/vIFr6mtQJ2 https://t.co/f6uAGYa6sO
WEF 2024 - ALEX SOROS FANBOY OF MILEI? : ) Source: World Economic Forum, Davos https://t.co/eeiHRHeiCe https://t.co/GoyhSWtE8b
Joel Kotkin | The interconnected world envisioned by the WEF is disintegrating. Indeed, it has fallen victim to the resurgence of history and the rise of powers determined to return us to the glories of the Middle Ages. Davos existed in a world that believed in Francis Fukuyama’s…
Listen to Argentina's President Milei! https://t.co/Vjpw2dHIi4
'Davos has devolved into a cocktail party for the self-important, with diminishing bearing on world politics.' The WEF talking shop lost relevance long ago, writes @joelkotkin 👇 https://t.co/xrclfROYRV
Javier Milei at WEF, Brother Nathanael vs Adam King https://t.co/PLhM1vdDYu
'Long live freedom, damn it': Why Argentina's President #JavierMilei thinks 'West is in danger' https://t.co/hfleYkIkzd
this full Milei speech is so fkin rousing I'd follow that guy into the breach
here's the text of that Milei speech btw https://t.co/YF6JOEznAw it's pretty much a standard Friedman argument, so if you've Capitalism and Freedom, it's a review as a capitalist myself i agree with good portions of it but not all
milei’s speech should be the media event of the year. every high school class in the US should break and watch it, then spend a week understanding the historical context behind his devastating truths. if you haven’t watched, please do. and share widely. https://t.co/DOjTwGJ5hU
Full written transcript. Read it to your children. Davos 2024: Special address by Javier Milei, President of Argentina | World Economic Forum https://t.co/jRN4aIT3Jd
TGIF: MILEI AT DAVOS by Sheldon Richman “Unfortunately, in recent decades, motivated by some right-thinking desires to help others and others by the desire to belong to a privileged caste, the main leaders of the Western world have abandoned the model of freedom,…
Javier Milei on Socialism and Statism https://t.co/rlUkCfYX2d via @epochtimes
Argentine leader follows 'Nazi ideology' – Maduro Venezuela’s head of state claims Javier Milei is working on behalf of 'North American imperialism' https://t.co/EiraOsXZS3 https://t.co/dWTrvXq47w
The new President of Argentina, Javier Milel, who truly loves his country, is working hard and, according to many in the “know,” MAKING GREAT PROGRESS! He inherited a “total mess,” but he is MAGA (MAKE ARGENTINA GREAT AGAIN!), working very hard and, against long odds, will…
Australia's Sky News dedicated an entire segment to talking about Milei and his speech in Davos. https://t.co/xZuV7fN7Wx
I hope he succeeds. Argentina’s president has a warning the West should take seriously. https://t.co/4LdgcVqGP0 https://t.co/lXFRg8WWKs
AI removes language barriers. Clips of the Argentinian president Javier Milei are all over X, but they are in spanish and only sometimes with subtitles. here using @HeyGen_Official is a full speech of his, including lip modulation in English, using his voice and accent! 👏 https://t.co/ZDimzpD77j
Milei in Davos 2024: Closing Message. About: Argentina, entrepreneurs, business, heroes, prosperity, economics, ambition, long live freedom! Bonus: 10 selected references for students of entrepreneurship (see thread below). https://t.co/JJZhAY4HJg
A bold talk about the biggest problems in the West, and how to fix them. I don't agree with everything, of course, but this is worth a listen. Notably, Javier Milei is also pro #Bitcoin! https://t.co/yZbqp2XeWI
This is incredible to listen to. Milei pushes back against basically everything the WEF stands for. Man is at Davos dismantling socialism. You love to see it. https://t.co/Fusfj7mTlS
Venezuela's Maduro is really angry with Argentina's new president #WEF speech. He says Milei is a "Nazi McCarthyist" who wants to "exterminate" socialists. No, Maduro, he's not a Nazi. But Venezuelans do want to exterminate your regime. https://t.co/XtsXclaGap
"Socialism is a phenomenon that creates poverty,” he said, adding that “free enterprise capitalism is the only tool we have to end hunger and poverty." https://t.co/glUl2QitaB
Argentina proves that ‘social justice’ and collectivism will make people more poor every day. Free markets are the only proven model to end poverty. Entrepreneurs are the heroes creating more prosperity for society. https://t.co/RyF6zzoBzX
VIRAL: Watch Javier Milei eviscerate Klaus Schwab and other globalists at WEF annual summit https://t.co/jyzGYd53sp
🖊 "Javier Milei has exposed Davos’ Left-wing rot" "He's a a radical breath of fresh air in an era in which politicians from the Left and the Right view the state as their personal fiefdom" Read the full column from @matthewlesh below ⬇️ https://t.co/B4RlIzpXQP
Javier Milei is taking the WEF to new vistas https://t.co/dQztyfGm8A
This speech by Milei is something. Denounces neoclassical economics as another brand of collectivism, empowering the state thru the doctrine of market failure (which of course is an "oxymoron" since markets, based on voluntary exchange, can never fail!) https://t.co/M8zPYmUZkg
Milei is an inspiration to everyone in the world of ideas. Sometimes you lose hope that you can ever change the world by just convincing people of things. And then a man comes along and shows that’s exactly how the world changes. https://t.co/3f5KhTST8R
Javier Milei went to Davos to dismantle its groupthink, says Kate Andrews: and it was a speech to remember https://t.co/2U2pXUfuhA
Remarkable speech from the new, anarcho-capitalist Argentinian President Milei at Davos — watch it in full. "Long live freedom, damnit." https://t.co/669pmCeJYi
Argentina’s ‘far-right’ leader, Javier Milei. This is an incredibly important speech. Dont simply believe what you read about this ‘dangerous’ man. Listen to what he has to say. https://t.co/wFkV4807pz