Even after he's gone, the bad taste will linger. Trust is hard to re-establish. America's allies will look for stronger networks and more stable relationships.

Hope they don't crash any planes.

You have to be rich and a paid up member of the MAGA cult.

Underlines the folly of the present confrontational policies of the USA. Cooperation and convergence of standards, increased trade and less populist posturing in foreign relations would be the best way forward towards peace.

Universal free healthcare in Australia. And in many other countries. But not in very impoverished countries. Or the USA.

We will battle against the billionaires who are behind this technology. We will show them that democracy is alive and well and that the government is not in thrall to their vast wealth. Umm.

Chances of influencing this? What mechanisms exist that can keep up to date with the risks? Govt committees?

Homeopathy.