True, we no longer have the clout to do much without support from others. When we had an Empire it was the best of both worlds, we had easy access to resources and they did as they were told. This is what we have to get over, it is not all about us for as important as we are there are others demanding a say in life too. We have to learn how to challenge what we don't like and put forward plausible arguments to support what we do. As a nation we are strong, capable, inventive and brave the perfect ingredients to lead others, standing alone we are seen as an arrogant bunch deserving of a kick.