The author sticks to his usual tricks, not at all hiding his contempt for the subject of the article. With few exceptions, he makes claims without providing any proof and casts a broad, generalized net over the entire political system without providing adequate support.

This article is one-sided, and the author fails to consider and include alternative perspectives.

The author attempted to paint a picture of wrongdoing without describing what was wrongful about the conduct. Furthermore, he used the subjects' unwillingness to contribute to this hit piece as an excuse not to seek and report an opposing viewpoint. Finally, the few sources the author did cite were unnamed.

The author failed to report the perspectives of the so-called "puppets" mastered by the subject of this hit piece. He also neglected to investigate and explain the straightforward ways for consumers and policy makers to distinguish among the various entities that participate in the political and policy making processes.