Rumors about the Past

I heard a rumor that we used to have a republic
when the electoral college was explained I laughed my teeth out
no one would have an election this silly

We have had kings ever since I remember
We are a monarchy which makes sense
after all, the pilgrims were used to a monarchy

There is also a rumor that you could go outside and breathe
without an oxygen pump and a face mask
Get real

when they started talking about trees I was mystified
Who makes this stuff up?
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