The document draws parallels between the early governance of the United States under the Articles of Confederation and the current governance of the OpenStack project. It notes weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation around centralized governance, taxation powers, and regulations that led to difficulties. Similarly, it discusses challenges faced in OpenStack around project weighting, budgeting, and cross-project relationships. The document concludes by suggesting lessons OpenStack can learn from the evolution to the US Constitution, including working as one community, adapting over time, and continually moving the project forward.