Similar to the shenannigans that go on every day of the week in DATING of strata, fossils, etc.
Similar to the shenanigans that go on in parliaments and Congresses of Western democracies throughout the world as regards any “progressive” legislation.
Distort the facts, wildly underestimate the costs, and create an entitlement program that people will eventually hate but will never give up because they are too accustomed to having something for “free.”
Social Security being the perfect example.