Ian McKenzie
@imckenzied.bsky.social
Way past middle age, reflecting on a working life in politics. Former SpAd. Former lot of things.
Carpentry, joinery, cabinet making, tiling, painting & decorating.
Springsteen and Spurs.
Enjoying wine worth drinking with good friends.
Carpentry, joinery, cabinet making, tiling, painting & decorating.
Springsteen and Spurs.
Enjoying wine worth drinking with good friends.
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The same government thought it sensible to promote a version of FOI that imposed transparency standards on elected governments while placing none on the rivals to elected governments (i.e., anyone engaged in lobbying, owning media companies etc).
November 24, 2024 at 10:54 PM
The same government thought it sensible to promote a version of FOI that imposed transparency standards on elected governments while placing none on the rivals to elected governments (i.e., anyone engaged in lobbying, owning media companies etc).
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About 15-20 years ago, the Labour government started pandering to the argument that encouraging the use of petitions would help to improve public trust in democracy.
An eye-wateringly cretinous argument, I hope you’ll agree?
An eye-wateringly cretinous argument, I hope you’ll agree?
November 24, 2024 at 10:51 PM
About 15-20 years ago, the Labour government started pandering to the argument that encouraging the use of petitions would help to improve public trust in democracy.
An eye-wateringly cretinous argument, I hope you’ll agree?
An eye-wateringly cretinous argument, I hope you’ll agree?
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Things I’m tired of explaining to people on Twitter:
• Yes, scientists know more than you do.
• No, your own “research” is not better than peer-reviewed data.
• Your vs. You’re
• No, Hitler did not have a point.
• A constitutional republic is a form of democracy.
• Yes, scientists know more than you do.
• No, your own “research” is not better than peer-reviewed data.
• Your vs. You’re
• No, Hitler did not have a point.
• A constitutional republic is a form of democracy.
November 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Things I’m tired of explaining to people on Twitter:
• Yes, scientists know more than you do.
• No, your own “research” is not better than peer-reviewed data.
• Your vs. You’re
• No, Hitler did not have a point.
• A constitutional republic is a form of democracy.
• Yes, scientists know more than you do.
• No, your own “research” is not better than peer-reviewed data.
• Your vs. You’re
• No, Hitler did not have a point.
• A constitutional republic is a form of democracy.
What Steve said. 👇🏻
I was one of Ian’s predecessors as JP’s advisor. John was far ahead of old Labour on political and economic devolution, climate change and infrastructure investment. “Traditional values in a modern setting” was his slogan, but it’s also how he bridged old and new.
November 23, 2024 at 10:17 AM
What Steve said. 👇🏻
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Annual morbidity in the 20th century, before and after vaccines:
Measles:
Before: 530,000, After: 47
Mumps:
Before: 160,000, After: 429
Rubella:
Before: 50,000, After: 3
Diphtheria:
Before: 20,000, After: 2
Smallpox:
Before: 30,000, After: 0
Polio:
Before: 16,000, After: 0
Measles:
Before: 530,000, After: 47
Mumps:
Before: 160,000, After: 429
Rubella:
Before: 50,000, After: 3
Diphtheria:
Before: 20,000, After: 2
Smallpox:
Before: 30,000, After: 0
Polio:
Before: 16,000, After: 0
November 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Annual morbidity in the 20th century, before and after vaccines:
Measles:
Before: 530,000, After: 47
Mumps:
Before: 160,000, After: 429
Rubella:
Before: 50,000, After: 3
Diphtheria:
Before: 20,000, After: 2
Smallpox:
Before: 30,000, After: 0
Polio:
Before: 16,000, After: 0
Measles:
Before: 530,000, After: 47
Mumps:
Before: 160,000, After: 429
Rubella:
Before: 50,000, After: 3
Diphtheria:
Before: 20,000, After: 2
Smallpox:
Before: 30,000, After: 0
Polio:
Before: 16,000, After: 0
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BREAKING: Mitch McConnell says “there will be no recess appointments” for Trump’s cabinet
Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard's nominations are in real trouble
Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard's nominations are in real trouble
November 18, 2024 at 2:31 AM
BREAKING: Mitch McConnell says “there will be no recess appointments” for Trump’s cabinet
Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard's nominations are in real trouble
Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard's nominations are in real trouble
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This is frighteningly accuarate.
November 17, 2024 at 6:54 PM
This is frighteningly accuarate.
Biden’s stepped up at last and I’ve seen somewhere that the UK and France are going to follow suit. Over two years too late but better late than never. #slavaUkraini
November 17, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Biden’s stepped up at last and I’ve seen somewhere that the UK and France are going to follow suit. Over two years too late but better late than never. #slavaUkraini
Well now, this is exciting. Here’s hoping it remains a civilised place.
November 16, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Well now, this is exciting. Here’s hoping it remains a civilised place.