Obama And Simpson’s Paradox

http://wmbriggs.com/blog/?p=3592 ^ | William M Briggs

[Boogieman]

“Thus, Mr Obama, while quoting a (more or less) accurate statistic”

Considering this same statistic has been offered by feminists, unchanged and without attribution, for decades, I’d say it’s definitely less than accurate.

[50mm]

That post was from you, written to me, on the subject of excerpting your own work on FreeRepublic.

Looks like another blogpimp who can't be trusted. I'm shocked.

[mattstat]

“shibumi”,

This post was the entire article and was not an excerpt. This post was solely about Mr Obama’s misused of wage statistics. It is true that I placed that post elsewhere, and not just on FreeRepublic, but why this should bother you puzzles me.

I am not a psychologist and so cannot intelligently comment on your compulsive behavior to count words in FreeRepublic posts. But if you have anything interesting or worthwhile to say about Mr Obama’s flagrantly incorrect statistics, I’d be happy to discuss them.

[humblegunner]

This post was the entire article and was not an excerpt.

Interesting.

(Excerpt) Read more at wmbriggs.com ...

[mattstat]

Yes, I must have (of old habit) clicked the “Excerpt” button. A mistake. I apologize for this.

However, if you are of a legal bent, and have plenty of time to waste on trivia, please compare the post here and the copy. You will find they are identical.

[shibumi]

"I am not a psychologist and so cannot intelligently comment on your compulsive behavior to count words in FreeRepublic posts."

Nor can I comment on your praeturnatural ability to discern motives and behavior not born out by any text or comment on this thread.