I think this is the case with the news media, as well. Although we all realize they've been captured for decades now, they were never so blatant about it. In the past, we could at least trust their local crime stories or weather reports. Now, every single word that comes out of their mouths is far more likely a lie than truth, but yet, there are those who trusted them all their lives and just can't face the reality that it is, and was, all lies.