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The implications for Canada are profound — even if, as many U.S. political observers expect, Trump is crushed in November and spends the rest of his days grinding his teeth and touting conspiracy theories on social media. Canada can no longer count on the perpetual sobriety, benevolence and common sense of Uncle Sam, or on America’s willingness to do all the heavy lifting on continental security and defence, while Canadians enjoy the benefits, in perpetuity.

Hillary Clinton, lest anyone fail to notice, is not a dove in the Trudeauvian mould. “The Orlando terrorist may be dead,” she told supporters Monday, “but the virus that poisoned his mind remains very much alive. We must attack it with clear eyes, steady hands, unwavering determination and pride in our country and our values.”

This was no attempt to duck the reality of what the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant represents, or is perpetrating in the territories under its control. “In the Middle East,” said Clinton, “ISIS is attempting a genocide of religious and ethnic minorities; they are slaughtering Muslims who refuse to accept their medieval ways, they are beheading civilians, including executing LGBT people, they are murdering Americans and Europeans, enslaving, torturing and raping women and girls.”

Clinton called for a stepped-up bombing campaign, “accelerating support for our friends fighting to take and hold ground, and pushing our partners in the region to do even more.” She also drew the link between ISIL and those it may not immediately direct but nevertheless inspires, such as the Orlando murderer. “We face a twisted ideology and poisoned psychology that inspires so-called ‘lone wolves’ — radicalized individuals who may or may not have contact and direction from any formal organization.”