A
logical fallacy where the
cause of an
event makes an
insignificant contribution compared to that of other causes. Note that if
all causes are
equally insignificant, then it is not a fallacy.
Example: "I knocked the building down by kicking it", ignoring the huge wrecking ball that hit it at the same time.
Unexample: "I helped defeat the Republicans and Democrats by voting for Jesse Ventura." You did help, because every vote carries the same weight.
To prove the fallacy, identify the more significant cause.