Yeah those armies of shills on TV and in print have nothing to do with it.

Default liberal mindstate, as least as far as masses are concerned is that it "feels good" to be told how good you are and how crazy the "other" is. No critical thinking necessary.

Case in point, one Dave Brat - knocks off an almost incomprehensibly corrupt GOP leader in the primary. MSM spins story on how crazy he is, since his positions are anti status-quo and go against the interests of the money men. Masses of sheeple buy into the narrative hook line and sinker, with nary hint of critical thinking.

Its actually been pretty amusing to watch, a RL version of the zombie apocalypse.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)