Americano Should America have a Monarch?
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May 10, 2024 
Curtis Yarvin discusses why Alexander Hamilton was America's Napoleon, Putin's royal-like qualities, and his admiration for FDR. He plans to vote for Joe Biden for reasons beyond politics, and speculates on American isolationism. A lively debate on the dynamics of American politics and the parallels between presidential power and monarchs is explored with intriguing insights.
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FDR's Power and Image
- Yarvin admires FDR's understanding of power and control of public image.
- He notes how FDR's paralysis was hidden from the American public.
Biden as Figurehead
- Yarvin argues that Biden's public appearances reveal the true, diminished nature of the presidency.
- He compares Biden to a figurehead, similar to the Merovingian kings of France.
Putin: A Weak King
- Yarvin considers Putin more of a king than King Charles, yet a weak one.
- He suggests Putin's power is limited by deals made with underlying power structures.