AHC: Make Warren G. Harding a Socialist

Your task, if you choose to accept it, is to make the beloved Warren G. Harding a prominent socialist. He does not have to attain political office, he just has to be well-known and somewhat influential.

Bonus points is he is one of the following:
- A radical/communist
- President or other high office
- Known for his anti-corruption
 
"Red Gam" Harding turned to Communism when his father lost his medical licence due to crooked politicians turning against him and defaulted on his debts, driving the family to destitution. Harding rose quickly in the socialist underground of Columbus, Ohio, and was instrumental in the Red Banner revolts of the early 20th Century.

Even in death, he made a show, as he was crucified in the personal presence of God Emperor Coolidge, his body facing the Ohio Wasteland, so he could watch his world die. His skull remains on display in the throne room of the Ivory Palace to this day. It remains to be used annually as a chalice for the Consecration of the Atlantic with the blood of a trade unionist.
 
Even in death, he made a show, as he was crucified in the personal presence of God Emperor Coolidge, his body facing the Ohio Wasteland, so he could watch his world die. His skull remains on display in the throne room of the Ivory Palace to this day. It remains to be used annually as a chalice for the Consecration of the Atlantic with the blood of a trade unionist.

What the actual fuck.
 
"Red Gam" Harding turned to Communism when his father lost his medical licence due to crooked politicians turning against him and defaulted on his debts, driving the family to destitution. Harding rose quickly in the socialist underground of Columbus, Ohio, and was instrumental in the Red Banner revolts of the early 20th Century.

Even in death, he made a show, as he was crucified in the personal presence of God Emperor Coolidge, his body facing the Ohio Wasteland, so he could watch his world die. His skull remains on display in the throne room of the Ivory Palace to this day. It remains to be used annually as a chalice for the Consecration of the Atlantic with the blood of a trade unionist.
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I was thinking the theory most publicly expressed in "Mumbo-Jumbo" by Ishmael Reed would help (Where Harding was revealed to be black.)
 
"Red Gam" Harding turned to Communism when his father lost his medical licence due to crooked politicians turning against him and defaulted on his debts, driving the family to destitution. Harding rose quickly in the socialist underground of Columbus, Ohio, and was instrumental in the Red Banner revolts of the early 20th Century.

Even in death, he made a show, as he was crucified in the personal presence of God Emperor Coolidge, his body facing the Ohio Wasteland, so he could watch his world die. His skull remains on display in the throne room of the Ivory Palace to this day. It remains to be used annually as a chalice for the Consecration of the Atlantic with the blood of a trade unionist.

I'll admit. This surprised me. Congratulations ... I think?
 
"Red Gam" Harding turned to Communism when his father lost his medical licence due to crooked politicians turning against him and defaulted on his debts, driving the family to destitution. Harding rose quickly in the socialist underground of Columbus, Ohio, and was instrumental in the Red Banner revolts of the early 20th Century.

Even in death, he made a show, as he was crucified in the personal presence of God Emperor Coolidge, his body facing the Ohio Wasteland, so he could watch his world die. His skull remains on display in the throne room of the Ivory Palace to this day. It remains to be used annually as a chalice for the Consecration of the Atlantic with the blood of a trade unionist.

Is there a Turtledove for best single-post insanity? Because this would have my vote.

God Emperor Coolidge. Just. God Emperor Coolidge.
 
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