Canadians generally have a pretty good understanding of the United States, but not as good as they think.
They had an excellent understanding this time.
It's not just Canada. It's the world. The United States is NOT looked to as the world's leader any longer. It is looked at as a country in turmoil that is being destroyed from within. Most countries are putting distance between themselves and us. That, taken with the idea that The Emperor is doing everything in his power to destroy the relationships between us and what few allies we still have - and you have a country in the beginning of it's very own "death throes".
That is a sad but accurate commentary. Our next president has to be a strong, brilliant one. I hope we can find a good talented person. One who is above politics.