Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I dont know what can be done to fix it. This is it Only nut cases want to be president.

There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I d

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a significant problem within the Constitution that leads to only individuals with psychological disorders aspiring to become president. The speaker appears to feel deeply concerned about this flaw and expressed uncertainty about how it can be rectified. It implies that the current system may attract individuals with questionable mental stability, which could potentially have adverse consequences for governance and leadership in the country.

By Kurt Vonnegut

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