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Vote Franco: Absence Without Leave

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008. It's been quite some time since I've posted, and I would like to justify it with all the worthwhile things that have been taking up my time. If I did that though it be saying the end justifies the means, but I've never been one to believe that. I may be approaching a time when regular blogging may resume, so hopefully I'll be back soon. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License. Posted by Vote Franco (fdm) @ Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Not Yours To Give.

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Vote Franco: "It's for the children!"

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Wednesday, February 14, 2007. It's for the children! The Times brings us a story. About unhappy UK children. They are the unhappiest in the Western World, according to the headline. A quick reading of the story reveals that it's based on a so called "well-being table". From my poor reading of the story, it seems that this has been compiled under the guidance, funding and direction of UNICEF. The full title of the report shows the study is limited to rich countries, which is all well and good especially a...

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Vote Franco: Halal For All

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Saturday, June 14, 2008. I should add that this was not actually pointed out at any stage in the proceedings, but I heard a rumour prior to attending and I noticed there was only one meat option. Most of those attending were probably totally unaware that the main meat course was halal. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License. Posted by Vote Franco (fdm) @ Saturday, June 14, 2008. Fdm005(@)yahoo(.)co(.)uk Remove brackets. Not Yours To Give. Free Market Fairy Tales.

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Vote Franco: York Council Workers Strike Ballot

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008. York Council Workers Strike Ballot. The local "newspaper" provides a story here. It is quite sad to see the quotes in the article, take the one from Andrew Waller identified as the Council leader:. We have always had good relations with Unison in the city. We would want to maintain key services during any dispute as our concerns are with any vulnerable residents.". Good relations with Unison". I'm sorry, but if we can lay off staff without cutting front line services doesn't thi...

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Factchecking Pollyanna: Putting the poll into Polly

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Trying to factcheck Polly Toynbee. Because her editor clearly doesn't. Tuesday, June 06, 2006. Putting the poll into Polly. The latest Ipsos Mori poll yesterday put the Conservatives 10 points ahead, at 41%; only six months ago they were 10 points behind. And yet, when we look at, oh, I don't know, say the, er,. On the 18 December 2005, in a piece. Tories seize nine-point poll lead. So even in the. How does this happen? Months ago as I count. The poll Polly Toynbee cites today was carried out between 25-...

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Factchecking Pollyanna: Twice as bad

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Trying to factcheck Polly Toynbee. Because her editor clearly doesn't. Thursday, September 07, 2006. Today on Comment is Free, Polly Toynbee writes:. As for these polls, just remember that the same voters who say they don't want Blair to go yet are the ones who give him satisfaction ratings twice as bad as when Mrs Thatcher was toppled. Twice as bad as 71% disapproval? 160; What's that, then, 142% disapproval? Even on your definition, though (and bear in mind that this is not maths in the sense of arithm...

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Factchecking Pollyanna: Doesn't let death get in the way

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Trying to factcheck Polly Toynbee. Because her editor clearly doesn't. Tuesday, November 14, 2006. Doesn't let death get in the way. Occasionally the stage curtain is twitched back to expose the way things are. So true. After claiming a couple of times that City bonuses were £21bn (e.g. on 22 August. And again on 15 September. A claim which I pointed out at the time was erroneous. In today's column we get:. However, it is not all about former errors corrected. She also writes:. She also writes that:.

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Factchecking Pollyanna: Mendacious figures? I'll give you mendacious figures.

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Trying to factcheck Polly Toynbee. Because her editor clearly doesn't. Tuesday, August 22, 2006. I'll give you mendacious figures. This week City dealers' bonuses soared higher than ever, to £21bn, dwarfing the £3.3bn tax take from all their inheritances. No  It's not just city dealers: The ONS said the overall bonus figures cover the vast majority of Britain's companies, include [sic] bonuses to boardroom executives says the, er,. Or about £20bn.  Not £44bn. The casual lumping together of a flow figure ...

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Vote Franco: NHS moves to India

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Friday, February 09, 2007. NHS moves to India. On the latest set of jobs to go to India, a batch of accountancy ones from the NHS. Of course it couldn't be used for everything, but think how much more beneficial it would be for many routine procedures. Anyway even without the NHS involvement, increased numbers of UK citizens are privately taking this option, but of course they still have to pay for the NHS as well. Notice the phrasing, why doesn't he express it in tax terms? Not Yours To Give. The Bakewe...

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Vote Franco: Doctors starting to get it?

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Monday, February 19, 2007. Doctors starting to get it? The Times gives us a report. About disillusioned doctors. It certainly shows us the cracks appearing in our socialist health system, and perhaps at last, people such as doctors are starting to realise that taxation and socialism can't solve problems. The opinions expressed read as a damning summation of the effectiveness of ZaNuLabour's health "policy":. Like we have the highest standards now? Well of course in theory it shouldn't matter as the incre...