The problem is they believe the soundbites.
That is the problem, and for 90% +- of the population that is all they want OR have time for. It is the sound bites that are the most salacious that are winning and these are from the guy with the loudest voice "THE MSM"
Ok, well, thats breaking it down even more. Regardless, they believe what they are fed. They DO NOT RESEARCH it, and when someone who is informed tries to inform them, they argue “Well, he said it” etc. Come on folks, the problem is that most people DO NOT CARE. (ANother thread has a link to Wes Clarks site... I used it to Freep them