Liberal technique of personal slander and character destruction

This controversy about Rush Limbaugh reminds me of something.

Someone wrote a book attributing to Rush things he never said.

But now these things are quoted by others as if the quotes were true.

Suddenly the false quotes have a life of their own.

Similarly, Pius XII was slandered in books with unsubstantiated accusations.

Then other people quote those slanderous books as if they were accurate sources.

This is a common technique.

I am sure you can cite your own examples.

Tell a lie loudly and often.  People assume it’s true.

Stay alert.

UPDATE 16 Oct 1619:

Yep… it finally happened.  Look in the comments.