Comments on: Spot the comedian http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/ "I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension." -- Robertson Davies Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:05:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Global Warmism: The ultimate faith without works http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-21661 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Global Warmism: The ultimate faith without works Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:24:50 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-21661 [...] Spot the comedian [...] [...] Spot the comedian [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Canadians pitch in to tackle climate change—not! http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-20898 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Canadians pitch in to tackle climate change—not! Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:26:48 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-20898 [...] Spot the comedian  Print This Post This entry is filed under Social sciences, Environment/Climate change, Business & Finance, Economics, Canada. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Leave a Reply [...] [...] Spot the comedian  Print This Post This entry is filed under Social sciences, Environment/Climate change, Business & Finance, Economics, Canada. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Leave a Reply [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-20877 Magic Statistics Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:27:11 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-20877 <strong>From our “Talk Is Cheap” department...</strong> The BBC commissioned an international survey to ask people if they would be willing to make lifestyle changes in response to climate change.  Most said they would. The survey did not ask respondents if they had already made personal sacrifices.&n... From our “Talk Is Cheap” department…

The BBC commissioned an international survey to ask people if they would be willing to make lifestyle changes in response to climate change.  Most said they would.
The survey did not ask respondents if they had already made personal sacrifices.&n…

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » NDP embarrassed by truth-telling on Kyoto http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-6297 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » NDP embarrassed by truth-telling on Kyoto Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:37:22 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-6297 [...] The Liberals had eight years to bring in a Kyoto implementation plan, but none was forthcoming.  They had eight years to begin to make a dent in Canada's greenhouse gas emissions, but emissions continued to increase during their stewardship.  Yet, at the same time, Liberal PM Paul Martin hypocritically criticised the US even though America's GHG emissions went down under President Bush.  Consistently, the Liberals paid extravagant lip service to Kyoto while making no practical effort to meet its requirements. [...] [...] The Liberals had eight years to bring in a Kyoto implementation plan, but none was forthcoming.  They had eight years to begin to make a dent in Canada's greenhouse gas emissions, but emissions continued to increase during their stewardship.  Yet, at the same time, Liberal PM Paul Martin hypocritically criticised the US even though America's GHG emissions went down under President Bush.  Consistently, the Liberals paid extravagant lip service to Kyoto while making no practical effort to meet its requirements. [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » EU threatens to hold Canadian politicians responsible over Kyoto http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-6087 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » EU threatens to hold Canadian politicians responsible over Kyoto Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:08:06 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-6087 [...] Even more importantly, where has the EU been for the past decade?  The Liberal Government of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien signed the Kyoto protocol in 1997; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continued to rise during the rest of his time in office.  Liberal Paul Martin took over as PM in December 2003; GHG emissions continued to go up. [...] [...] Even more importantly, where has the EU been for the past decade?  The Liberal Government of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien signed the Kyoto protocol in 1997; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continued to rise during the rest of his time in office.  Liberal Paul Martin took over as PM in December 2003; GHG emissions continued to go up. [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Another Kyoto signatory reports increased GHG emissions http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-5335 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Another Kyoto signatory reports increased GHG emissions Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:12:46 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-5335 [...] Another Kyoto signatory reports increased GHG emissions By StatGuy It has recently been reported that Kyoto signatories Canada and EU members have increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, instead of diminishing them toward Kyoto target levels.  The latest to disclose emissions trending in the wrong direction is Japan. Japan's Environment Ministry said preliminary data showed emission of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO2), were 1.364 billion tonnes in the fiscal year, reversing a slight decline in 2004-2005 and 14.1 percent above its Kyoto target. [...] [...] Another Kyoto signatory reports increased GHG emissions By StatGuy It has recently been reported that Kyoto signatories Canada and EU members have increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, instead of diminishing them toward Kyoto target levels.  The latest to disclose emissions trending in the wrong direction is Japan. Japan's Environment Ministry said preliminary data showed emission of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO2), were 1.364 billion tonnes in the fiscal year, reversing a slight decline in 2004-2005 and 14.1 percent above its Kyoto target. [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Auditor-general to smack Liberals over Kyoto spending http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-4521 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Auditor-general to smack Liberals over Kyoto spending Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:45:27 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-4521 [...] Mr Bennett may have a point.  Come on, let's be fair: Look at all the emissions reductions the Liberals bought with our money. The Conservative government has said it will not meet the target set by the Liberals to reduce greenhouse gases to 6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2012.  [Environment Minister] Ms. [Rona] Ambrose has said greenhouse gases rose to 35 per cent above 1990 levels under the Liberals, putting Canada's commitment out of reach. [...] [...] Mr Bennett may have a point.  Come on, let's be fair: Look at all the emissions reductions the Liberals bought with our money. The Conservative government has said it will not meet the target set by the Liberals to reduce greenhouse gases to 6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2012.  [Environment Minister] Ms. [Rona] Ambrose has said greenhouse gases rose to 35 per cent above 1990 levels under the Liberals, putting Canada's commitment out of reach. [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Europe's GHG emissions increase again http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Europe's GHG emissions increase again Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:46:15 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-3692 [...] The relationship between the trend of GHG emissions and the Kyoto target shown in this chart bears a striking resemblance to the similar chart tracking Canadian emissions, which can be found at this post.  Canada recently admitted that its Kyoto target will not be met. [...] [...] The relationship between the trend of GHG emissions and the Kyoto target shown in this chart bears a striking resemblance to the similar chart tracking Canadian emissions, which can be found at this post.  Canada recently admitted that its Kyoto target will not be met. [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Environmental indulgences http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-1844 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Environmental indulgences Mon, 19 Jun 2006 01:54:59 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-1844 [...] You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Leave aReply [...] [...] You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Leave aReply [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Car critic frustrates environmentalist cause http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-1454 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » Car critic frustrates environmentalist cause Mon, 05 Jun 2006 01:03:54 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-1454 [...] You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Leave aReply [...] [...] You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Leave aReply [...]

]]> By: Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » More environmentalist apoplexy in Canada http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-1021 Magic Statistics - “I accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.” — Robertson Davies » More environmentalist apoplexy in Canada Mon, 22 May 2006 16:07:31 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-1021 [...] Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe found Ms Ambrose impossible to take seriously; NDP leader Jack Layton accused the government of sabotaging the negotiations; NDP environment critic Nathan Cullen charged the government with lying and (horrors!) having a defeatist attitude. [...] [...] Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe found Ms Ambrose impossible to take seriously; NDP leader Jack Layton accused the government of sabotaging the negotiations; NDP environment critic Nathan Cullen charged the government with lying and (horrors!) having a defeatist attitude. [...]

]]> By: CaNN :: We started it. http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/comment-page-1/#comment-983 CaNN :: We started it. Mon, 22 May 2006 01:20:53 +0000 http://magicstatistics.com/2006/05/16/spot-the-comedian/#comment-983 [...] SOCIALIST Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe thinks Environment Minister Rona Ambrose said something funny in the House of Commons …. (magicstatistics) [...] [...] SOCIALIST Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe thinks Environment Minister Rona Ambrose said something funny in the House of Commons …. (magicstatistics) [...]

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