In other words, Erik's opinions are around 6-15% donkey plop? That's about the same percentage that's found in the typical hot dog, and what's more American than a hot dog?
Quite the eloquent and mature defense. You are about the last person to lecture about the motivations of the media. At least you aren't crying about Portlandia or crowing about how important your opinions or those of your publications allegedly are. Quite funny, really
Unless they are me because I get to do what I want.