“George Washington to the GOP: Don’t Crown Kings—We Fought a Whole War Over This!”
Hear ye, hear ye! From the hallowed halls of democracy comes a resolution so absurd, it might make even King George III blush. Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee has proposed amending the sacred U.S. Constitution to allow presidents to serve a third term—all to benefit one man: President Donald Trump. Because apparently, two terms of “winning” just isn’t enough for the modern-day monarchists.
From Democracy to Dynasty?
Allow me, President George Washington, to remind you all why we even have a Constitution in the first place. After leading a revolution against tyranny, I could have declared myself king—people begged me to! Instead, I voluntarily stepped down after two terms, setting the precedent for peaceful transitions of power. I chose democracy over despotism. What is this nonsense about bending the rules for one man? Trump is no George Washington, and this scheme to rewrite the Constitution reeks of monarchy in MAGA red.
Drunk on Power, Not Whiskey
Ogles’ resolution would allow a president to serve three terms, but only if their name happens to be Donald Trump. Bill Clinton? George W. Bush? Barack Obama? Sorry, peasants, the royal exception doesn’t apply to you. Ogles insists this is necessary because Trump alone can “restore America to greatness.” Funny, I thought greatness came from preserving democracy, not crowning kings. But what do I know? I only led a revolution to secure it.
Private Meetings and NRA Banquets: The New Versailles
Trump has hinted at his desire for a third term, coyly asking audiences if they’d let him stay longer. And now, with his allies planting the seeds to amend the 22nd Amendment, the man is inching closer to the gilded throne he seems to crave. Why stop at three terms? Shall we grant him a crown, a royal court, and a gold-plated scepter while we’re at it?
Meanwhile, Ogles assures us that this is all about “ensuring bold leadership.” But don’t let the flowery language fool you—this is nothing more than the Billionaire Elite’s playbook for consolidating power under the guise of populism. Economic Control Theory 101: distract the masses with fear, culture wars, and shiny hats while the real business of power grabs and wealth hoarding continues.
Checks, Balances, and the King’s Gambit
The Constitution is clear: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” This is not a suggestion, my good people—it’s a safeguard against tyranny. Yet here we are, debating a resolution to roll back this bedrock principle. If I, the man who could have ruled for life, chose to step aside for the good of the nation, what excuse does anyone else have?
Let’s Not Forget the Fine Print
And if rewriting the Constitution doesn’t work, Trump and his cronies have backup plans. Perhaps a run for vice president, only to magically ascend when the president steps aside. Or maybe a family member acting as a puppet while Trump pulls the strings. These schemes aren’t just undemocratic; they’re straight out of the playbook of despots throughout history.
The Verdict from Mount Vernon
To my dear countrymen and women: the strength of our republic lies not in any one leader but in our commitment to the Constitution and the principles it enshrines. The founders didn’t design this system so we could anoint kings in red hats. We fought a revolution to escape that madness.
So, I say to the GOP: Stop trying to coronate a king. Step back, take a deep breath, and remember the lessons of history. No man is above the republic—not even one with a gilded tower and a Twitter (or whatever they call it now) account.
Signed,
George Washington,
The Original Term-Limiter