People choose the news that most closely aligns with their beliefs, left-leaning folks choose left leaning sources etc. Nutters choose conspiracy theory sources, conservatives choose right wing sources.
It makes people feel clever having their opinions reinforced.
The general pattern is- you grow a beard because you've given up. Then you stop changing your clothes. Then you start drinking methylated spirits. Then you become homeless and sleep in a hedge.
RE: Dating…Which compliment…would a woman like best?
Try to work out what she's put the most effort in to, and compliment her on that.