There Are Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

“Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.” Mark Twain

To the joy of every bookie, politician, pollster, loan officer, sports fan or beneficiary of grading ‘on the curve’ Mr. Twain is correct. Few things equal the satisfaction felt when engaged in a debate of some sort knowing there is a statistic hiding up the sleeve like a 5th ace. The only thing that can ruin it is the stubborn fact t…