"But the most brilliant propagandist technique will yield no success unless one fundamental principle is borne in mind constantly and with unflagging attention. It must confine itself to a few points and repeat them over and over. Here, as so often in this world, persistence is the first and most important requirement for success. " - Adolf Hitler, Vol. 1, chapter 6, Mein Kampf.
With Al Gore's recent appearance before Congress, we could anticipate that the old lies about him will be re-spewed by the wingnuts and - presto! - both Foamer Levin and Rusty Humphries repeated the canard that Gore claimed he invented the Internet.
There's much more information about this here and here's what two of the people who actually did help create the internet had to say about Gore:
Al Gore and the Internet
By Robert Kahn and Vinton Cerf
Al Gore was the first political leader to recognize the importance of the Internet and to promote and support its development.
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As far back as the 1970s Congressman Gore promoted the idea of high speed telecommunications as an engine for both economic growth and the improvement of our educational system.
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