The Economist Visual Fallacy

March 28, 2011 No Comments

The Economist ran this photoshopped photo of Obama on its cover on June 19th, 2010.  Digitally removing coast guard admiral Thad Allen and local parish president Charlotte Randolph gives the impression of a depressed, worried president, instead of a tall man stooping slightly to hear a companion.

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Economist Visual Fallacy
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