Great mathematical conclusions of our time

[davywavy]

I see that the National Union of Journalists are up in arms over the shocking statistic that 50% of people earn less than the average wage.

I can only conclude that a qualification in basic maths is not a requirement for becoming a Union activist these days. In fact, in the light of the above evidence I suspect that such a qualification would be a serious handicap.

Comments

[davywavy.livejournal.com]

Yes, obviously I would as the royal family are not in waged employment (except the ones in the army, where they qualify for the standard pay scale for their rank).

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I anticipated that you might dive into a phone booth and don your Captain Pedantic costume, so consider another sample - high court judges - to address rather than avoid the point.

[davywavy.livejournal.com]

Ah, resorting to cheap jibes of pedantry in an attempt to cover yourself against my ability to strike easily through your kneejerk arguments, eh?
Still, it got you thinking, which I should at leaast be pleased with.
You'll see in other threads that we're covering this elsewhere I've already clarified this to a sampling which covers all levels of ability and seniority (I think journos are required to join the NUJ to get accreditied, but I may be wrong).

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Oh I agree they're probably being twonks, but the flaw in their argument isn't the facile one you initially (though humorously) stated.