When is the whole less than the sum of its parts?

@Picklebobble2 Agreed. Not only is it less than the sum of its parts, but possibly in the negative.

@SW-User Kinda sad though, isn't it ? I mean all those 'business brains' and look at what they do/say ?

@Picklebobble2 Sad, frustrating and embarrassing, yes.

@SW-User Don't think i've ever known such a bad period in either economic or political history in my life !

Fantastic example of thousands of people (worldwide !) who have no experience of anything other than being a politician !!