Hey Jurrasic Joe! Like the stoner idea it's pretty funny in my opinion!
I however play as the Canadians with according titles and what not. And I employ real life strategies too!
I only build the most antiquated military units (thus never attack anyone) and sign a mutual protection pact with the Americans ASAP so I don't get wiped off the planet!
Then when I trade with the Yanks I always get the worst deals and if I even think about getting ahead of them in the tech tree they either offer me very little for it or simply steal it!