I feel like "controversial" as a lede/headline word is bad. It's tell, not show. And, as you point out, often unnecessary hedging.
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Replying to @chrisgeidner @MikeIsaac
not to mention it's used very heavy-handedly to create false equivalence in the name of 'balanced' reporting
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Replying to @meat @MikeIsaac
What I mean when I say "unnecessary hedging."
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