In message , Dave Cornwell
writes
Richard Dixon wrote:
On Monday, 29 December 2014 14:54:00 UTC, Malcolm wrote:
"There is clearly a gulf between sections of the media and
meteorlogists. The more sensational forecasts have often come from
dubious sources with little meteorological background, but they make
stunning headlines."
Also when the likes of Boris Johnson - who isn't exactly the daftest
chap - gets drawn in by Piers' weak verifications then you really
start to worry.
Richard
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"... who isn't exactly the daftest chap" nor the smartest !

He's a lot smarter than he sometimes appears, as I've learnt by reading
his occasional pieces in the Telegraph.
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