Susan; I made no excuses for British colonialism, and nor was I 'bashing America'. I do 'turn the spyglass back in time' and hopefully learn something. Unlike you, I feel no need to defend the past wrongs of my nation in order to excuse the current situation. Wrongs are wrongs, irrespective of nationality. In my view America has the potential to be the greatest of all forces for good in the world (as it has so often been in the past), but the narrow minded, parochial and downright selfish behaviour of a few powerful interest groups in your nation means that that potential is being twisted into a divisive and malign influence.
Your comment about 'our Royals' is revealing. You clearly understand nothing about the role of royalty in a constitutional monarchy, and tends to confirm my sense of the deep-seated attitude that systems of government other than US style 'democracy' are not worthy of your attention. Our system is emphatically not perfect; but it is different to yours in many respects, and should be respected as such, as I respect yours. I sincerely hope that the system of checks and balances inherent in your brilliantly drafted Constitution are restored via the current electoral process, and that America can begin to rebuild its reputation in the world.
Respectfully
Tim