They say that, but it still influences them in ways they aren't even aware of.
Ok, let's try this: Do you personally know anyone who trusts the lying liberal lamestream media? I'm guessing that the nice, sociable guy you are, you know lots of people. So do I. I talk politics, media, "news" with everyone I know.
I can tell you to a person that less than a handful believe anything they read in the media, see on the news or read on the internet. Overwhelmingly, with a handful of exceptions, almost everyone I know says it's all propaganda.
That's what I hear. How about you?