It looks like a vicious circle to me: Mainstream media manipulate public opinion -> people vote praised politicians -> the government terrorizes and taxes/enslaves people -> the media are complaisant and manipulate public opinion -> Repeat.

Originally Posted by Guest

It looks like a vicious circle to me: Mainstream media manipulate public opinion -> people vote praised politicians -> the government terrorizes and taxes/enslaves people -> the media are complaisant and manipulate public opinion -> Repeat.

So much garbage, so little time.