They'll say, "The media is manipulating you." Well of course it is. The simple act of publishing, "The media is manipulating you," then having someone read it, is the media manipulating them. In general it's not a bad thing, just common sense. Shortly after though, they introduce the necessary us vs them which helps put the mind at ease, offers a sense of trust and belonging, making the mind more susceptible to the power of suggestion.
It's not hard to see who's being responsible with their influence and who isn't, especially when being an outsider just comes naturally. The problem holding me back from tackling this subject and publishing my thoughts and findings is simple. How do I deliver the message without being what I'm speaking against.