other world leaders should take note. Kissing the orange arse in the hope that he doesn't do anything too nasty to your country is spineless and futile.

It's clear the US cannot now be relied upon, at least for the next 4 years, and greater co-operation between its former allies is needed to push back against the bullying shitbag. Canada, the EU, UK, Mexico et al need to be building much closer ties starting now. One hopes these discussions are already going on behind the scenes.