10 Unbelievably Dumb Quotes From Elected Leaders

2. Correlation is not Causation (Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc) Causation is complex. Numerous factors contribute to any occurrence. When two things occur in close proximity to each other, it is easy to assume they are directly related. Even if there is some relation, however, it is wrong to assume causation, as any number of…

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Photo by richiec 2. Joe Biden’s Budget Vice President Joe Biden is fond of saying, “Don’t tell me what you value; show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.” Those words are often spoken in opposition to Republican budgets, especially those that have been proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan. Biden makes the…

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Photo by Miss Shari 9. James Buchanan James Buchanan, Jr. was the 15th President of the United States (1857–1861), serving immediately prior to the American Civil War. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives and later the Senate, then served as Minister to Russia under President Andrew Jackson. He was named Secretary…