Who was the first person to accuse Al Gore of claiming to have invented

[Uncle Joe]

the internet? Hint.. His initials are M.F. and he likes young boys.

UPDATE—SONS OF FOLEY: As readers may know, we’re back at work on our previously-lapsed book about the press coverage of Campaign 2000. Yes, it’s a remarkable story, and we think Democrats need to hear it.

By happenstance, we were working yesterday on the chapter about the invention of the AL GORE, LIAR script in March 1999. The most important building-block of this punishing script—the script which clearly sent Bush to the White House—was the invention of the iconic claim that Al Gore said he invented the Internet. This week, two liberal bloggers were still amusing the world with hilarious jokes on this punishing theme. So here’s the question: Who was the very first person to use the phrase “invented the Internet?” No, Gore never said “invented” in the mildly murky but unremarkable statement which was “paraphrased” in the now-famous way. Just who was the very first person to paraphrase Gore in this fashion?

Answer? Omigod! Mark Foley! Here’s the start of the Hotline’s report about the first day of the flap:

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http://dailyhowler.com/

Please click on link for full story.

[Ezlivin]

1. So without Al Gore we wouldn't have online predators?

:eyes:

[karynnj]

7. Be careful - the Republicans ARE desperate

They may blame him.

[Ezlivin]

2. DUPE

How'd that happen?

[Uncle Joe]

4. That has happened to me lately too,

and it seems like D.U. is processing slower than usual, of course it might just be my antique of a computer.

[Ezlivin]

5. Yeah, and I saw the duplicate post after I pressed "Post Message" once

Plus I'm on a brand-new computer that is more powerful than NASA's.

First dupe for me, ever.

[Junkdrawer]

3. The wheels of justice grind slowly, but exceedingly fine....

:evilgrin:

[Uncle Joe]

6. I agree Junkdrawer,

let us hope Foley gets ground really fine.