Question:
He bests the bureaucratic fools.

Does it follow that "The bureaucrats came out on top."?
Answer:
no

Question:
And it is very clear from the advertisement in the Times that the Turning Point Project--and the whole movement it represents--are on the supercilious side of that line.

Does it follow that "The Turning Point Project are supercilious per the Times."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
She confirmed the unbelievable --- it was Barnes, and the offer was legit.

Does it follow that "She denied the offer was legit."?
Answer:
no

Question:
He and I have much in common .

Does it follow that "He and I are nothing alike."?
Answer:
no