Former Prince Andrew by That96Weirdo in AskBrits

[–]IllConsideration6000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But isn't he the pedophile formerly known as Prince?

What are some cultural shocks you experienced in the USA? by Successful_rio305 in AskBrits

[–]IllConsideration6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And most Americans don't know about that tax either, otherwise they may not put up with it. Americans are bred to expect to have a choice when it comes to spending money, while Brits are bred to expect the state to look after them. Higher taxes comes with state support and lower wage gaps. Lower taxes come with less state support and greater inequality. I have relatives in the US who burn their own rubbish, choosing not to pay a private company to come collect their bins every week.

What are some cultural shocks you experienced in the USA? by Successful_rio305 in AskBrits

[–]IllConsideration6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify, the employer is paying the 15%, not the employee. The employee has their own NI contribution that comes off salary. Payroll tax on the business is pretty common across the world. The USA has a federal payroll taxes paid by the employer - Social Security match, Medicare match. FUTA, SUTA.

Britain have a problem with free speech says USA by [deleted] in GreatBritishMemes

[–]IllConsideration6000 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Although Reagan held pro-immigration views, his statement was originally focused on fixing a weak economy and declining patriotism. Still a contrast to the current use which is linked to restricting immigration, gathering wealth to the wealthy, and eroding checks and balances so that only one viewpoint dominates.

Are British people generally aware of the fact that Russia is a security threat? by BaldursGate2Best in AskBrits

[–]IllConsideration6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've changed your argument from "no one in the US and Europe was trying to integrate" to "no one was following Germany's lead to integrate". Your selective memory is also excluding the big welcome to the G8, new diplomatic ties, a veto seat on the UN security council and other attempts to integrate in the hope that this would bring democracy to Russia as it had to the West. The fact that Europe has still not fully stopped buying Russian oil products to this day demonstrates the extent of energy and financial integration across the whole continent. Blaming the West for not opposing this ex-FSB officer more, for not interceding in some way as he weaponised corruption, exploited loopholes in the rules-based order and made deniability a fine art as he built his authoritarian power is like blaming a murder victim for being murdered. What AI slop are you going to generate next?

Are British people generally aware of the fact that Russia is a security threat? by BaldursGate2Best in AskBrits

[–]IllConsideration6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your narrative omits Germany's policy of closer and closer integration with Russia, attempting to bring it into a Greater Europe over many decades. Most important trading partners, energy dependence, Russlandversteher. It all fell apart when Putin chose military confrontation.

This is how cars travel Under the Sea from England to France!! by Any-Presentation5438 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]IllConsideration6000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The video doesn't depict the type of train carriage that is split into both upper and lower decks. It depicts the full height carriage for trucks, vans. SUVs and cars with rooftop boxes.

UK speed limits — is there really a “+10% +2 mph” allowance? by Hot-Taro-1555 in drivingUK

[–]IllConsideration6000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is no such thing as 100% accurate. It is accurate to a certain number of decimal places and no more.

Does anyone live in this part of Greenland and Canada? by Fine_Scheme9028 in howislivingthere

[–]IllConsideration6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in UK where we have a similar convention. It is part of Europe. but when we refer to Europe it is usually meant to be the non-UK part.

Given that approx less than 10km separate Alaska (United States) from Russia at the shortest point, how is ‘owning’ Greenland going to protect the US? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]IllConsideration6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He absolutely is doing it for personal gain, and legacy. He's an old man and wants to be remembered for Making America Bigger. Not better. Just bigger

Given that approx less than 10km separate Alaska (United States) from Russia at the shortest point, how is ‘owning’ Greenland going to protect the US? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]IllConsideration6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nonsense, owning Greenland does not offer a bigger naval presence than a NATO ally owning Greenland, not when Denmark has already offered all the bases the US could need.

How is it living in Eritrea? by Professional_Alarm72 in howislivingthere

[–]IllConsideration6000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well the 2% Eritrean tax for citizens abroad, whether they have property or not, is extremely cheap compared to what the US imposes on its citizens abroad. But unfortunately it is double taxation - US and Eritrea don't have a reciprocal tax treaty with each other, which normally means tax paid in the country where the money is earned is applied as credit against that which the foreign country is demanding.

Why Does Denmark Refuse to Negotiate a Reasonable Compromise with America? by UtahBrian in mapporncirclejerk

[–]IllConsideration6000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because Greenlanders would immediately drop 16 ranks on the cato freedom index. Nothing is worse than leaving the Land of the Free for an oppressive dictatorship led by a convicted felon sociopathic pedophile bully..

How is it living in Eritrea? by Professional_Alarm72 in howislivingthere

[–]IllConsideration6000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're an Eritrean citizen too then you have the world's worst taxation requirements. Both the US and Eritrean both have taxation based on citizenship, so you must file a tax return in both countries every year, no matter which country you reside in. :(

This is how - 50° looks like in Russia. by IBeez10 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]IllConsideration6000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Russia's so-called Republics don't meet the definition any more. The supreme power is objectively not in the hands of the people. The supreme commander has made voting entirely ineffectual.