I was born and raised in England, and lived in Canada on the border of the US for the last 13 years.
As far as this debate goes my opinoin is very strongly alligned with NeilPearson. Sorry you guys but germany was on the brink of defeat when the US came in. and the only reason why the US is the US is because the british empire was spread to thin with wars in Africa, India, and I think China too when they went to war for independence.
Britain was very weak coming out of WW2 which gave the US the opportunity to become the worlds new superpower, britain just didnt have the resources to compete. Canada does have the resources, however Canada lacks a strong population base to take advantage.
Canada is one huge middle class compared to the large class seperation the states has. its fine for college grads who make about 50Gs a year, but if you want more the G'vnt taxs your ass and give your money to the lower class creating an income equilibrium.
I dont know what to tell you, Im currently deciding where I want to live. the US and Canada both have appealing qualities to me and factors that deter me. I dont think one nation is better, I just think they're completely different on so many levels!