pooch, Canadians contributed to world peace when the US came very late to two wars against fascism. The US contributed mightily with the USSR in the satisfactory outcome. The US, the only superpower, is declining in influence. China is in ascendancy because it quietly goes about its business diplomatically and without hubris, making global friends to advance its interests. The US is withdrawing from commitments to its security and trade relationships so quickly allies are questioning its trustworthiness and making other arrangements. The US is my favourite other country and it hurts to see what's going on. I imagine you're hurting, too.