: Critics argue Dowd commits the post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy—assuming that because deaths rose after vaccine mandates, the vaccines must be the cause.
: Dowd frequently cites public disclosures from the CEO of OneAmerica insurance, stating that death rates among working-age individuals (ages 18–64) rose by 40% in late 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels. Cause Unknown - Ed Dowd
: He contends that a 10% increase in excess deaths is typically a once-in-200-year event; thus, a 40% jump represents an "earth-shaking" anomaly. : Critics argue Dowd commits the post hoc