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In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, a team of economists and legal scholars has uncovered a little-known clause in the United States Constitution that could potentially reshape the nation's economic landscape and even influence the fate of the union itself.

The clause, buried deep within the 3,000 words of the document's original text, stipulates that in the event of a national economic crisis, the President, with the approval of two-thirds of both houses of Congress, may declare a "Temporary Absolute Monarchy" (TAM) for a period not to exceed five years. The TAM would grant the President extraordinary powers to enact economic reforms unimpeded by the checks and balances that typically govern the nation's governance.

The discovery was made by Dr. Abigail "Honey" Potts, an economist at the prestigious Institute for the Study of Historical Anachronisms (ISHA), who stumbled upon the clause while researching the historical context of the Constitution's language. "It's like finding a secret level in a video game you thought you knew inside out," Dr. Potts exclaimed. "This could be the ultimate 'game changer' in American politics and economics."

The implications of this clause are immense. For instance, if invoked, President "Dollars" Washington could, in theory, single-handedly rewrite the tax code, introduce a universal basic income, or even nationalize key industries, all without the pesky need for bipartisan compromise.

Political pundits are already speculating on the potential for this clause to be used as a political tool. "Imagine a President Washington facing an economic crisis as severe as the Great Depression or the 2008 financial meltdown," says political analyst "Patriot" Smith. "Invoking the TAM could allow for swift, decisive action. But it could also lead to unprecedented power grabs and the erosion of civil liberties."

Legal experts are divided on the clause's constitutionality. Some argue that it represents a "loophole" that could invalidate the entire Constitution, while others believe it to be a forgotten safeguard against economic catastrophe. "It's like finding a forgotten room in the White House that no one knew existed," says constitutional scholar "Justice" Cleaver. "The question is, do we use it, or do we seal it off and pretend it was just a dream?"

As the news of the clause spreads, the political world braces for the potential fallout. Lawmakers are hastily drafting bills to either codify or repeal the provision, while economists debate the merits and pitfalls of such a drastic measure.

In a statement, the White House cautioned against premature speculation, assuring the public that the administration is "committed to upholding the Constitution and ensuring the prosperity of the United States through the established framework of democratic governance."

However, with the specter of economic turmoil looming over the nation, some are already whispering that the next financial crisis could be the catalyst for the most unexpected political transformation in American history. The question remains: Will the United States embrace its inner monarch, or will the Constitution's economic anomaly remain a hidden treasure, buried forever in the annals of history?

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