A Short History, part 4 of 5

[Doktor Howl]

Only two kings in history deserved the title, those two being Emperor Norton I and Elvis Presley.

Norton wanted what was best for his subjects, and spent nearly all of his time trying to advance their interests.  Why?  Because he believed that a monarch's first priority was the happiness of his subjects.  He died in a gutter on a rainy night, on his way to address the San Francisco city council.  As most of you know, his funeral procession was miles long, and San Francisco has never forgotten their king.

Elvis Presley also had a habit of doing things to make people happy, including spontaneously giving a Caddilac to a janitor who had admired it.  He could afford it, of course, but how many rich people would do such a thing?  He died on the toilet, and none of his fans believe it.  They've not only not forgotten their king, but they don't believe he's dead...There's sort of an Arthurian belief that he'll come back some day, when we need him the most.

Norton started out mad, after losing his fortune.

Elvis went mad later in life, posed with Nixon, and then ran off to Vegas to wear a cape.

Both of them were one-of-a-kind people.  Nobody can do their schtick properly (Have we not all had the painful experience of occasional noobs showing up claiming to be the successor to Norton?  Hell, Eric regged at one point as "Norton II".), and nobody with any sense tries (Elvis impersonators notwithstanding.  That's a form of worship.).

The world likes to think that these were harmless entertainers or madmen, but not something to be taken seriously.  However, I'd like to contrast both of them with any of the current leadership of the United States, or any of the current crop of brownshirts and whores that are running for said offices.

Under which situation would you find yourself most comfortable?  Obama v Palin, or an Elvis/Norton split ticket?

My point is, we've proven that good kings are possible, so why do we tolerate the bad ones?

To be continued

[LMNO]

I like this, a palate freshener, a lead-in to the final installment...

[Doktor Howl]

I like this, a palate freshener, a lead-in to the final installment...

Yep.  Which won't at all be horrible.

[Juana]

Norton/Elvis, please. I like this as well.

[Freeky]

Who was it that said that the people who WANT to rule are the least trustworthy of all to be in a position of power?

[Doktor Howl]

Who was it that said that the people who WANT to rule are the least trustworthy of all to be in a position of power?

Cain, I think.

[Richter]

This is even better in contrast to the last one. 

[the last yatto]

That's the thing I miss about being a republic, no one knows who to behead first

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Really fucking good. I am serious when I say that every time I read an installment of this I get chills... hard ones.

[Doktor Howl]

Really fucking good. I am serious when I say that every time I read an installment of this I get chills... hard ones.

Thanks.

I'm trying to figure out how tomorrow's ends.  The theme is pretty obvious by now.

[Nurse Enabler]

The Pellinore King is my favorite one so far. I always like a good adventure with a bit of romance too it.