That I am very disappointed that the truth is subjugated to political BS.

It follows that democracy is not possible.

Isn’t democracy a conscious decision? The problem is that people must be reliably informed.

It follows – logically – that if people are intentionally deceived and misdirected … then there cannot be a mandate.

It’s like fraud, isn’t it? If you’re conned, you’re tricked & cannot give proper consent. rape?

And why do independent journalists not defend me?

I would expect independent journalists to defend my right to participate in the democratic discourse in any democratic society.

What does that say?

Does it suggest that it is not a democratic society?

I think so