[OldWarBaby]

“the urge for monarchy?” Yup , it goes back as far as you want to study. The Bible describes it very well. First the Hebrews had Abraham who was more of a warrior and tribal leader than king. But then a couple centuries later they demanded a king and got David. Every group you can think of as far back as you want to look has wanted a strong leader. In my view mostly because the general population is lazyass and wants someone else to do the heavy thinking. You’re watching it happen to us (US) right now.

[xone]

But then a couple centuries later they demanded a king and got David.

They got Saul.

[LonePalm]

In my view mostly because the general population is lazyass and wants someone else to do the heavy thinking.

Very few on the left, and far too many on the right haven't figured out that when everybody thinks alike, someone (most) aren't thinking.

WWG1WGA

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)