Our Founders weren't. There were monarchists among the Framers, pretending they supported democracy, but they didn't prevail. The Athenians were in the same boat -- they had that ridiculous ostracism practice, which was a method by which, in a classical version of socialism, no one could distinguish themselves, provided enough phony ballots could be stuffed. A cache of pre-inscribed "ballots", ostraca with Themistocles' name, was found in modern times, dumped in an ancient drain or something. The practice was to stand at the area where people were to enter the meeting area (since it was done village-style, citizens in attendance were able to vote) and hand them out. Those who couldn't read were told it was whomever they asked for.
“... There were monarchists among the Framers, ….”
I think you exaggerate the notion of “monarchists” amongst the Framers. There were certainly those for a strong centralized government. However I don’t wish to argue the point!
I agree that the ostracism practice was a form of socialism.
No one could be great, do too good a job for the state & out you go !