So many people are fake.

It can be challenging. I think we live in an increasingly ego or image driven society and then for different reasons this leads to people continuously altering what they say.
I find it helps to balance this out by spending some quiet time on my own otherwise I’d go crazy!

I'm afraid I don't quite understand the OP, or else I don't understand what fake means.

That, in some cases is not always being fake.
It can be that these people are not fixed in their views but acknowledge that things are complex and on oth sides of any question there are right points.
Perhaps to would be better if our politicians actually debated and conceded points - though I know our press would destroy them if they did.
I don't believe any thoughtful person should or can have fixed views.
There are many fake people around but I hope we wont confuse flexibility - or just being polite - with being fake.

I know several people who shout from the rooftops about bad bad Tax Evaders but they are themselves, it seems to be clever when they do it.

Yes I agree it can be tiring. If it's on television we can have a rant at the screen. If it is people that we know I find there are two strategies that help. One say nothing, do not respond and keep a dignified silence. Two challenge them which usually throws them and they don't know what else to say.

I've known a few fake people in my time. One, years ago, used to drop designer label names all the time. She did not have a car, she had the 'Asto'. Her bag was the Ted Baker. I have also known a couple of really quite fake religious people who went around professing their faith to all and sundry. When the crunch came for a bit of help or kindness, they were no where to be seen.

It’s probably always happened in the media world but if friends start doing it it’s time to throw in the towel.

That is hard for you.