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 Seems we agree on most ideals other than how we achieve them. I simply disagree that enabling politicians is the way forward, when the system is setup in order for us to consent when we go out and vote. I agree you don't need a democracy, which is why I won't enable these people by participating in the show. When you offer up your vote, you give them consent to expand the state based on policies which are mostly made up. No one you can vote for fits all of the ideals, not even most of them.

I think Milei still bows to the overlords. While there are many alignments with what he believes, lets see how long he maintains his support for or against certain issues. He supports Israel, a state which is objective genociding innocent people. That alone is enough reason to be skeptical, because war is only beneficial to the rich. Initially, his stance was against climate change, but now:

"It’s worth noting that in a recent interview, Milei’s new top climate diplomat stated that Argentina will remain part of the Paris Agreement under Milei’s presidency, which may suggest a possible softening of his stance on climate change."

These people will always promise the world and deliver none of it, or just enough to keep people believing, while not enough to inspire true change. I'm still open to him being genuine, but that is a belief I hang onto loosely.

To be clear, on a local level where you can directly hold people accountable, voting can make a difference for you and me within a smaller community. When it comes to state-wide or EU elections, that system is rigged to the max.