It is as you say, a running proof 'of sorts', yet proves reliable, mostly after the fact, which supports your theory of 'planting and propaganda'…
Why not use the media against themselves? I would.
Good analysis and knowing?…Ima thinking there is much more to this that we are yet to know.
Admiral Al Calavicci: Ziggy is blowing out microchips like they were popcorn. He just, he didn't see it coming.
Dr. Sam Beckett: What?
Admiral Al Calavicci: What? Sam, this is the 17th of June 1972.
Dr. Sam Beckett: So?
Admiral Al Calavicci: So? We're in the Watergate! Break-in, Nixon, impeachment…
Dr. Sam Beckett: I don't remember.
Admiral Al Calavicci: Oh, boy. The Republicans would love you.