This thread is attempting to add apples to oranges, so to speak, I believe. Brits long ago managed to merge to some degree (do not tell a Welsh person) the different ethnic groups on their island nation to emerge as Brits with a distinct culture.
Now the U.S. has a southern culture, a northeastern culture, a western culture, and a midwest culture. Like a matrix, there is also a decidedly eastern culture and a west coast culture. Then there is a Black culture that does a better job, in my opinion, of relating to Black citizens throughout the country, than any regional white culture.
Then there is a WASP culture, and different ethnic cultures that reflect non-WASP backgrounds.
There is also an Hispanic culture and an English speaking culture.
So, just because the media talks about an American culture does not mean there is one American culture. The U.S. is 3,000 miles from coast to coast. I think three Europes can fit into the land mass called the U.S.A., let alone an island nation.
So, let us just understand that Britain had an Empire, and the sun set on it. Without an Empire the U.S.A. is a medley of people from every corner of this planet. Not just folks from ex-colonies.
Any Brit broaching the original thought in this thread is trying, in my humble opinion, to play with the adults, so to speak.
Now let us recite the Pledge of Allegiance <Americans put their right hand over their heart and face the American flag>
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all."
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