US poll chaos is a boon for the enemies of democracy the whole world over

While Democrats and Republicans squabble in Washington, injustice and violence reigns from Palestine to Mozambique

Believe it or not, the world did not stop turning on its axis because of the US election and ensuing, self-indulgent disputes in the land of the free-for-all. In the age of Donald Trump, narcissism spreads like the plague.

But the longer the wrangling in Washington continues, the greater the collateral damage to America's global reputation - and to less fortunate states and peoples who rely on the US and the western allies to fly the flag for democracy and freedom.