Fuzzy math is a catch phrase used often by American politicians to describe numbers, particularly in regard to government spending, that they claim do not add up correctly. It is frequently used by politicians who are dismissing another politician's numbers as doubtful or otherwise inaccurate.[1]
Origin
editThe term "fuzzy math" was first heard during the debates prior to the 2000 U.S. presidential election. It was used by George W. Bush, who dismissed the figures used by his opponent Al Gore. Others later turned the term against Bush.[1][2] The term has since been used by many other politicians[weasel words] in attacks against opponents or various stances, such as concern over global warming.
References
edit- ^ a b Safire, William (2008). Safire's political dictionary. Oxford University Press. pp. 270–71. ISBN 978-0-19-534334-2.
- ^ Krugman, Paul R.; Bush, George Walker (2001). Fuzzy math: the essential guide to the Bush tax plan. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 978-0-393-05062-2.
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