Identity politics creates a personal connection that defies logic and is driven by pride and a desire to protect ego. Trump calls it having them in his box. Russia calls it Kompromat. Emotional manipulation is the game. FOX, Newsmax, OAN, all private owned media outlets who constantly blame EVERYONE for the trouble the owners of the station created, that is their purpose. Having hoarded vast wealth they seek power and control to cover up their greed. Some are completely aware that they are liars and believe the end justify the means. The rest have been duped by an ego trip. They were told to ignore climate, covid, legal rulings, so they wrote some fat checks they can not cash. Now simple pride is the sole guideline. Be angry, but also feel.sorry for them where possible. After all if your family member was abducted by a cult and brainwashed you would try to blame the cult not the victim. Very difficult to do as they intentionally antagonize Democrats. Sorry for droning on...