I like the American people. We share : a language (mostly); the longest undefended border in the world; Joni Mitchell and Michael J Fox; some Great Lakes; Lake Champlain; weather; hockey and baseball leagues. The people are much like us in their cultures and dress. We are basically ignorant of each other's geography, and we're both disappointed that Shania Twain has decided to live in Switzerland. So, I'd say the United States of America.

My second choice would be Britain with Erin still attached. We are divided by a common language, but the music is great, as is the literature. I don't have a clue about British humour, and I would hope that they keep the Monarchy as a LOCAL curiousity. Someone on another thread told me that rugby has rules. I would then presume that cricket does, too. The fox hunting has to go and I'd insist that Scotland be given its freedom. (My name IS Bruce Murdoch!) So, I'd say Great Britain.