> We are rapidly getting to the point where elections are not based on merit of candidates but by what the media says and allows to be said. I mean the US is a

> We are rapidly getting to the point where elections are not based on merit of candidates but by what the media says and allows to be said. I mean the US is already there. I recall many years ago having to actively search for the positions and speeches from Ron Paul because he was barely given air time in debates. Same goes for Andrew Yang where I only got to know him through alternative media sources (podcasts) instead of major news channels.