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    This is the Lincoln Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, a treasured landmark seen in many iconic images and films. The mad king had it drained so that the bottom could be painted blue, adding an over-saturated “ocean” color.

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        He already is king in everything but title…

        • Stands above the law.
        • Makes his own laws.
        • Nullifies laws that don’t suit him.
        • Takes “gifts” for favors (political and personal).
        • Pardons whomever he pleases.
        • Has his friends and family ingrained in government.
        • Holds a court of sycophants.
        • Plans to stay in power indefinitely.
        • Meddles with election results.
        • Tells the people his appointment is an act of God.
        • Will choose/appoint his successor upon his death.
        • Denies words of the leader of the Catholic church, as if he stands above them.
        • Renames landmarks and architecture after himself.
        • Refuses to be (de-?)elected out of office.
        • Has his own armed forces outside of a standing army.
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          Even the British King only scores 10/15 on that list. Maybe Trump wants to be an Ayatollah instead of a King.

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            • Stands above the law. ❌
            • Makes his own laws. ❌
            • Nullifies laws that don’t suit him. ❌
            • Takes “gifts” for favors (political and personal). ❔
            • Pardons whomever he pleases. ❌
            • Has his friends and family ingrained in government. ❔
            • Holds a court of sycophants. ❔
            • Plans to stay in power indefinitely. ✔️
            • Meddles with election results. ❌
            • Tells the people his appointment is an act of God.❔
            • Will choose/appoint his successor upon his death. ❌
            • Denies words of the leader of the Catholic church, as if he stands above them. ❌
            • Renames landmarks and architecture after himself. ❌
            • Refuses to be (de-?)elected out of office. ✔️
            • Has his own armed forces outside of a standing army. ❌

            Out of that list I’d say 2 apply (but they’re really the same thing), 4 are maybes, and 9 don’t apply to King Charles. He has very little real power. Influence, maybe, but the royals have a policy of never speaking on political topics.

            You haven’t got a king in the US. You’ve got a dictator.

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        As long as he stays in that office, he’s immune to prosecution or litigation of any kind. That’s kingly enough.