it wasn't 'demonized'. apparently mid intellect individuals lack the ability to observe reverse psychology in action. like white conservatives who saw the media giving trump bad publicity concluded that it was against him rather than for him as it was in reality. such reverse psychology is beyond their understanding. when the media reports on something, it's giving it a spotlight for discovery to millions   that isn't demonizing, especially if you already distrust the media. then whatever they say you believe the opposite of.
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