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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/jubilee-envy--time-for-an-american-monarchy/2012/06/05/gJQAc8IWGV_blog.html This article, by Alexandra Petri, discusses the possibility of an American monarch. Mainly, this article focuses on the recent Diamond Jubilee of the Queen and the empty feelings American's get when they look across the pond at all the fun the Brits are having with their Monarchs. Would a royal family "work" in America? It would certainly criticize the apparent nonchalantness a political candidate is supposed to have. Why order a fine French wine when you'd "prefer" a Bud? Unfortunately, a royal family would never fit in with American society. Who would we chose anyway? Certainly not the Kardashians nor the Palins; we need role models here, not train wrecks. The royal family would be closely observed, perhaps too closely, criticized just like any other celebrities, and on the whole disliked by America because of our values. We uphold the Constitution and parade around in our costumes of equal rights. A royal family could never fit in, but we like it that way. Sometimes, it's nice to only have a taste. There can be too much of a good thing. I liked this article a lot. The sarcastic tone and subject matter really appealed to me. The idea of a monarchy with all the pomp and celebration and frivolity is a nice change from the hum-drum American life we all lead. Everyone likes a little party every once and a while, but frankly, a monarchy would almost be anarchy.