> If you say there's no evidence for something, what does that mean?
Back in the 70's, when the Pentagon was concerned that the Soviets were up to something, they would sometimes say in response to a world event that "And we have no evidence that the Soviets are behind this"-- as tongue in cheek "proof" of how clever the Soviets were about hiding their tracks.
<edit> to expand-- this was a standing joke which was useful for reducing workplace stress, not often a serious claim </edit>
Back in the 70's, when the Pentagon was concerned that the Soviets were up to something, they would sometimes say in response to a world event that "And we have no evidence that the Soviets are behind this"-- as tongue in cheek "proof" of how clever the Soviets were about hiding their tracks.
<edit> to expand-- this was a standing joke which was useful for reducing workplace stress, not often a serious claim </edit>