My mailbox has recently been deluged with pamphlets making all manner of outlandish claims and promises. There must be an election coming up.

A graphic on one of the pamphlets caught my eye:

Now, we all know that pie charts are evil and should be banished. However, on closer inspection I realised this is not a pie chart. In fact, I’m not even sure if it is trying to pretend to be one? It certainly doesn’t make the information easier to read or add any credibility to the message. Not that the particular political party who sent it has much credibility left to lose…