I must say, Witis, you do enjoy a good hyperbole. Of course the US has defence deals with members of the common wealth. It has defence deals with most of the world. It's a major arms exporter. I really don't think you can draw the conclusion that the US is finally going to wise up and realise that it was far better off as part of the British Empire.

Of course, if the US ever does decide to be contrite and move back home we'll welcome you back and won't mention that unpleasant hissy fit you threw in 1775. We know you were still young then and had alot of growing up to do and we won't hold it against you. You can even have your old room back but while your under our roof we'll expect you to obey our rules. That means no more getting into drunken fights with those muslim boys from across the road. We know you say they started it but we're sure you're partly to blame too. And we're a bit worried about your health too so we've removed all the cakes from the cake tin and you can only have a burger once a week, honestly, a salad now and then wouldn't do you any harm.