And I partially blame Jordan Peterson for this. I've come across a number of Americans who, when met with the their own personal sadness that the queen has passed away, vouching for a Parliamentary Democracy.
A number of days ago Peterson reflected on the queen's death where he passive aggressively said that the separation of celebrity and politician was a good think in the UK. Okay, sure. He poopood countries like the US which didn't not have a monarchy because he believed the position of the president absorbs that celebrity status which then translates into a less effective leader. Maybe, but for the most part he's speaking as an outside looking in on American politics. He points to Trump but he never pointed to Obama as an example. He never states the pressure that's put on the president within that four year term as a politician - and not some pseudo-celebrity.
Now we have a bunch of Americans simping for a monarchy while fueling the smugness of Brits picking their noses at the Americans because "we have history and you don't and we have an effective government and you don't" bullshit.
For the most part I enjoy Peterson, but I think this time he overstepped and needs to be called out on it.
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