[skip2myloo]

Well, yes what you say is true - to an extent, but its an oversimplification that results in a fallacious inference.

These were dynamic issues, the ultimate outcomes which were affected by input from many actors.

In logic, your examples portray a non sequitur argument known as affirming the consequence.

Here's another example: If the mill were polluting the river then we would see an increase in fish deaths. And fish deaths have increased. Thus, the mill is polluting the river.

[George W. Bush]

I'm not sure your logic will register with Luis. He's seems impervious.