Scott Morrison supports Craig Kelly spreading disinformation on facebook because using facebook to spread disinformation was an essential component of his 2019 election campaign strategy.

the press gallery are deeply reluctant to properly cover the problem of politicians using facebook to spread misinformation because they enable and legitimise Liberal politicians’ misinformation campaigns eg an opposition tax policy fabricated by Liberal Party HQ last election.

politicians spreading misinformation on social media provides reams of cheap copy to risk-averse political journalists. They would much rather amplify whatever bullshit Tim or Craig posted than challenge the prime minister on his rampantly corrupt government.

spreading disinformation on facebook, lies that are amplified and legitimised by supposedly serious journalists, is not a side issue for Scott Morrison. It is core business. He campaigns, instead of governing, all year round and he lies incessantly. A feature not a bug.

so when journalists scratch their heads and wonder aloud why Scott Morrison does not discipline Craig Kelly? The false presumption is that Scott Morrison wants to end an entrenched Liberal Party campaign strategy, of spreading disinformation on facebook. Which he doesn’t.

journalists and politicians chortling along merrily with Scott Morrison as he avoids the Craig Kelly question with a crude put down directed at Laura Tingle. https://twitter.com/jmil400/status/1356383846187495424