Re: Purgatory
Oh bless, look at you going all Trumpist.
1) As it turns out, no it wasn't a money laundering scheme, which is why the costs have gone up, not down. Biden, bless his dementia care, wasn't exactly what the USA needed, but neither does he appear to have been unusually venal, nor corrupt. Just given his 'turn' a decade or two after he was able to do it. You American's love your participation awards, and Biden's term as president was his.
2) I don't think I'm stupid (and there is some objective evidence to support my admittedly biased assessment), I try hard not to be ignorant, and listening to those making constructive points is essential for that, as is engaging constructively with those of a different viewpoint - the key word is constructively - you should try it.
3) Europe may collapse honestly. I was a remainer with Brexit because I felt that Europe needed us, and I have this one weird trick that the right wing hate, called empathy, and felt that being part of an imperfect greater whole was better. But now that your emperor has made really clear that you're unreliable, I think Europe is in a much better place than it was. Trump has single handedly brought European leaders together in ways we haven't seen in decade. So thank you. I hope it continues, but I have the same concerns as you that it may not.
One final point. What is it that you want to rely on the UK for? I think we were there for most of your various military (mis)adventures, when you asked us, we've bought your kit, and ruined our mental health with your shitty arse antisocial media platforms. Having you go down the rabbit hole of becoming a dystopian corporate oligarchy looks like good entertainment, and it's a lesson about how fragile institutions can be, but you're wrong. If the horror that your leadership is unfurling upon your own people comes to pass, and if (as I expect) a solid body of your citizenry decide that they don't like it, then when you need help clearing up the mess, getting on your own two feet again, and taking back your democratic institutions, we will help. We'll be careful, since the last time we were on American soil in an official capacity, we were the bad guys, but we'll help. Because that's what friends do, when their cult addled, addicted, crazy schoolfriend finally smells the coffee.
Have a nice day