Various poorly-attributed quotes would point out that this way of going about uses statistics like a drunk uses a lamppost -- for support, not illumination.

There's a valid point to this quote, about the problem of using statistics and other data to support a bottom line. But that's not to say that "stats" themselves are stupid, and I suspect that's why this is being downvoted.

I don't see how this is particularly insightful in all honesty. Just seems like cheer-leading for the most people are stupid crowd.