Nowhere do we see the Dunning Kruger effect more strongly demonstrated than in politics. Perhaps that is the prime reason why less able individuals seek power, whereas those who recognise their weaknesses avoid such positions of power.
In this case, Rayner has played on her background and lack of education. Twice now she has attempted to manipulate taxation and property laws, whilst under public scrutiny, and instead of coming clean, attempted a smoke screen to avoid blame.So it's all very well casting stones, but any reasonable person I know would not play that game.
I spent many years dealing with taxpayers who got it wrong. "Oops". Over 95% of "Got it Wrong" meant that the taxpayer owed tax. Only 5% were ever entitled to a refund.
