January 04, 2008

Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

Remember the "600,000 civilian deaths in Iraq at the hands of the U.S. military" meme? Eh, perhaps not so much.

This just reinforces my personal view that science and politics is a baaaaad combination.

Posted by Robert at January 4, 2008 10:22 AM | TrackBack
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You know, (true story) a grad school girl from California went over there to go door to door and collect "the true numbers" because, of course, the military lies.

She was blown up by a IED.

Posted by: Mrs. Peperium at January 4, 2008 01:04 PM

But wasn't it peer-reviewed?

I think we need to hold LB Buddy down and give him a noogie.

:-)

Posted by: The Abbot at January 4, 2008 04:42 PM