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I agree, choosing between 11% and 13% is a bit harsh
I was way off with the over 65s question ... only 16% surprised meComment
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thats because it was a trick question. 15% are EXACTLY 65Originally posted by Platypus View Post50%
I agree, choosing between 11% and 13% is a bit harsh
I was way off with the over 65s question ... only 16% surprised me
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Bleedin' obvious statement of the day.Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou really have a very low IQComment
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Very stupid quiz (it's general knowledge, what it got to do with truth?), but I got 80%.
Made mistake with estimated fraud - £0.70 apparently, thought Govt was more realistic but they probably thought it would make them look bad if they put it at £6...
1.1% foreign aid WTF!!!
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the fraud is calculated over all benefits, as many benefits you are entitled due to clearly defined facts fraud on pension or child benefit are likely to be very rare. Also they are failing to include in their 'estimate' the two fold increase in DLA over a decade etc.Originally posted by AtW View PostVery stupid quiz (it's general knowledge, what it got to do with truth?), but I got 80%.
Made mistake with estimated fraud - £0.70 apparently, thought Govt was more realistic but they probably thought it would make them look bad if they put it at £6...
1.1% foreign aid WTF!!!
I estimate 99% of Parliamentarians are on the fiddle.Comment
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That seems a bit on the low sideOriginally posted by vetran View PostI estimate 99% of Parliamentarians are on the fiddle.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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