rorywquin
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I think we all understand what "Lies, damned lies, and statistics” is about but thanks for the clarification."Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is a phrase describing the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments, "one of the best, and best-known" critiques of applied statistics.[2] It is also sometimes colloquially used to doubt statistics used to prove an opponent's point.
The phrase was popularized in the United States by Mark Twain (among others), who attributed it to the British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli.[1] However, the phrase is not found in any of Disraeli's works and the earliest known appearances were years after his death. Several other people have been listed as originators of the quote, and it is often attributed to Twain himself
House of Commons document .... must be true then.
I've not bothered to check, but.... that says it all
It's my fault and I apologise.
Why don’t you back up your statements, about how we have polluted the world, with some references.
Pooh poohing my references is weak argument and lazy.