[MiNe 109]

I selected a Media Matters article more-or-less at random to serve as a
model:

http://mediamatters.org/items/200903270041?f=h_latest

First, we see that this is actually from a MM blog, County Fair, so one
might expect less formality. However, the article begins with a
dissertation abstract-like summary. The body of the article paraphrases
a CNN reporter (wasn't Scott just complaining about them?) then brings
up counterexamples to disprove the reporter's contention. The second
paragraph claims other CNN figures made similar statements.

The third paragraph quotes the first counterexample (with link to the
original text) followed by a three-paragraph excerpt for fuller context.
The second example is also shown by a short quote then a substantial
excerpt (with link).

Examples of four iterations of the statements similar to the original
thesis are given (with links to earlier MM reporting).

MM continues by noting that politicians made statements similar to those
of the CNN reporter, offering transcripts of discussions and video clips
from five CNN programs.

The only "undertow" I see in this is the stultifying formality. MM seems
interested in documentation and reporting, using the public record to
make its case.

Stephen