Downplaying

'Downplaying' uses false comparisons, straw man arguments, and outright lies-so save your breath

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Downplaying Internal Doubts About Ares was the previous entry in this blog.

Hey JSC: ARC Has A Centrifuge You Can Use (update) - NASA Watch 2009

Downplaying the pomp of eighth grade culmination ceremonies may do little for the circumstances of students living in poverty; however, the expectations that adults have for students can help change such circumstances and eighth grade culmination is as good a place to start as any.

Robert Schwartz: Middle School 'Graduation' Is No Time for Excessive Celebration Robert Schwartz 2011

Downplaying independence has enabled Mr Salmond to present himself as a pragmatist, while retaining the vital claim to lead the only party committed uniquely to Scotland.

SNP: Westminster needs to take Alex Salmond seriously | Observer editorial 2011

Downplaying Internal Doubts About Ares is the next entry in this blog.

Amateur Astronomer Sights LCROSS - NASA Watch 2009

Downplaying independence has enabled the SNP leader to present himself as a pragmatist, while retaining a claim to lead the only party committed only to Scotland.

Alex Salmond's success is not a petition for divorce from England | Observer editorial 2011

Downplaying the pomp of eighth grade culmination ceremonies may do little for the circumstances of students living in poverty; however, the expectations that adults have for students can help change such circumstances and eighth grade culmination is as good a place to start as any.

Robert Schwartz: Middle School 'Graduation' Is No Time for Excessive Celebration Robert Schwartz 2011

Downplaying the seriousness of the spill as events spiralled meant BP was always chasing the story as ever worse details emerged.

When Sorry is Not Enough John Greenwood 2011

Downplaying your mistakes is, well, a big mistake.

Andrew Winston: Five Lessons from the BP Oil Disaster 2010

Downplaying speculation that the Bank of Japan plans to take action once the yen crosses a certain line, Mr. Yamaguchi on Wednesday emphasized that the central bank doesn't steer monetary policy with specific foreign-exchange rates in mind even though it is keeping a close eye on market moves.

BOJ Official Voices Caution on Yen 2010