It seems like a silly question to ask. America rejected monarchy way back in 1776. But oddly enough it doesn’t stop individuals from identifying as monarchists and supporting the return of monarchy for America, and see it as the correct form of government.

Here’s a question: What’s the difference between a King and a Dictator?

Answer: A dictator usually gains power and refused to leave said realm of power, all decisions are made by him and those he trusts. He is elected and refuses to leave, or he gains power in a coup. A King does pretty much the same thing, with a parliament, and is King because of his blood. So really the difference is one is fancier. But Monarchy has more wiggle room in terms of types. England has a limited monarchy where the Queen has little power. Saudi Arabia is the most powerful, or absolute monarchy.

Before the American Revolution, a lot of Americans thought themselves as royal British citizens, part of the Empire and had a respect for the king. On the other hand, the British did not think of them as British Citizens, just another colony of people who are loyal to them who provided the Empire with goods. They imposed harsh taxes on the Americans, leaving them with one option, independence. The King got the boot and America became its own nation, a Republic, and a King was not chosen, but a president was elected. George Washington said to refer to this position simply as Mr. President and stepped down after two terms, choosing not to seek reelection for a third.

Congress followed and it was seen as a great privilege to represent the people of their respective states. They drafted a Constitution and a Bill of Rights to make sure that no branch had too much power over the other and to make sure everything was limited and the rights of the people were protected. Seems pretty straight forward?

But a lot of Monarchist voices have come out of the American woodwork and attached themselves to Conservative ideas, as if monarchy as a form of government had ever been entertained in America. Their words stemming to the Republic being a failure and how much better things are under monarchies. Some monarchists suggest a “Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary Democracy.” Although it wouldn’t be an absolute Monarchy, why is it better?

Most existing monarchies of today have high taxes, a large amount of migrant violence, and others have serious issues with oppression of women and other minorities within their borders. And while what American Monarchists advocate is not absolute monarchy, the question is why is a king necessary? If Parliament will have absolute law making power what use is a King if only an expensive nuisance and figurehead. Of course under the current administration, the differences are small if there at all.

But the question still remains, is Monarchy inherent with the American-right? The philosophy thus far suggests a more left-wing based view, not akin to Socialism, but certainly with big government policies. A few others seem to adhere with a far-nationalistic point of view, and support a truce between fascism and monarchy to instill an authoritarian regime, thankfully this is a nationalism European view.  Though if Germany is to be remembered, nationalism and socialism end up as fascism and no one is respected and no one is safe and only those in the regime are benefited.

In Europe, a Conservative outlook is more inclined with monarchy, while the left supports socialism, and moderates are more inclined with classic liberal principles. Monarchy was rejected in America and a new king was not chosen, there is no divine right for any one man to rule over America, no matter a parliament. America decided not to go in the direction of Monarchy and elected to continue to change it’s leaders. Our system of checks and balances does not allow for such usurpation.  Parliamentary and constitutionally or not, a King is not an American principle.  Monarchy is not welcomed in America, cannot be welcomed in America, and will not be welcomed in America.

Lawmakers, particularly within the GOP must yield to the system in place and keep the system to be more strict.