It depends. How are they manipulating people? If the information is true or an option based on true facts then I blame the person. If they are lying or stating

It depends. How are they manipulating people? If the information is true or an option based on true facts then I blame the person. If they are lying or stating opinions based on false facts then I blame the person. However the internet exists and information is accessible to anyone. You're right though, I'm making it too simple. People are to blame and so is the media. Different levels depending on the person or media source.