“America has no king because there wasn’t another one to be found “
Ever hear about George Washington?
Washington was a possibility, indeed. Maybe one day we shall find one who’d agree to be the King of America.
American experiment of a republic has not been terribly successful only after 200 years. Christian monarchies did just fine 2000 years. Why should I worry about what Paine thought?
If Obama does not have to hustle reelections and can pass on presidency to his children, he will immediately show greater concern for the country. He won’t be good, but he will be better. For one thing, he would balance the budget.