the only rule to getting what you want is there are no rules

Almost like the purpose of a set of rules is not to level a playing field but to tip the scale against opposition by imposing restrictions that one has no intention of respecting.

When cooperative media bias nis enlisted, public sentiment can be manipulated in retaliation to any attempt said opposition to fighting fire with fire and violating those rules by "bombshell revelations" of the transgressions while turning a blind eye to the same violations committed by people the media supports.

"No rules" becomes a huge advantage when the permissions are one-sided.