> The fact that his political ideas are barely backed up with data speaks for itself. This is an objectively ridiculous assertion. His works are extensively ci

> The fact that his political ideas are barely backed up with data speaks for itself. This is an objectively ridiculous assertion. His works are extensively cited with primary sources. He regularly has hundreds of footnotes per book. Manufacturing Consent and Necessary Illusions are just two examples of a scientific, ideology-free approach to political analysis. There he compares and contrasts how the U.S. media covers similar international events -- by state friends vs. foes -- and it is quite damning.