maybe he genuinely believes that 1) and 2) are important. or maybe he doesn't want to get trashed in the comments, so he just throws the easy disclaimers out front. either is fine, imo.
I think a lot of the issue that I had for that is that it comes across from me that he mixes speaking from a point of view of himself from the exterior then builds up a case of what was happening internally.
To me, the 1&2 just came off as "look at my accomplishments" rather than a humble and personal "I did well, and I felt that a lot of people saw me as x,y,z" Comments: He's been well known for being outspoken and aggressive towards people he disagrees with.
3) and 4), maybe you have a point there...