I think this comment demonstrates exactly what TubularTittyFrog is saying.

Right wing media: I care about you! Vote for me and I'll fix all your problems by kicking out immigrants and making everyone pay tariffs!

Left wing media (like lemmy): I don't represent your interests, our democratic structure will prevent your views from being represented, nothing will ever get better. I am, at best, not as bad as the other guys.

Where's the excitement and purpose and sense of possibility?