To give you an example: I just sold a house and prior to selling it 2 agents were told me the carbon tax was going to stuff up everything.
I asked: "how so?" Their reply: "Haven't you been reading the news?"
I rest my case.
Trust me mate, I worked for Group M media for a number of years. (Largest media agency globally) Don't mean to say that to impress but to tell you I saw the worst of it (globally). If people knew how the media works and the power it has to sway public opinion you would be disgusted. Much like I was.
It would honestly blow your mind. Murdoch wants the Libs in power this time round. Years ago he wanted labor...and got them in.