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Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston
Ridiculous
You want us to compare a ceremonial throne to a super power Presidency? The Royals controlled revenue, what did they put into it? Just their infrastructure (ie Buckingham Palace etc) is an excess. Since I'm assuming youre a part year resident of both, the Sovereign Grant (taxpayers) isn't a miniscule line item for residents. All of which there is no election and today it remains ceremonial in practice. The fact that you want to compare the two shows you have a limited understanding of how each 'office' actually impacts its citizens.
*Note to moderator. I didnt ask the question!
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I made a simple, factual statement, that the Royal Family are net contributors to the UK exchequer, and that the Presidency is a net loss.
The Royals certainly cost a lot, of course, but the revenue they generate is more.
Crown Estates own all the properties, not the Royal family, and they get nothing from all the revenue the properties generate.
WTH. my domicile or tax status, or the job descriptions of either system have to do with your diatribe, I have no idea.
*Note to Moderator. I did ask the question.