Gore’s lies get believed because of his incredible Insider* pedigree. He is among the bluest of blue-bloods, as much a part of the Eastern Establishment as is the Bush Network, which he hates. Gore Vidal is related by birth or marriage to most of the powerful people in Washington and New York (and is said to be both Jimmy Carter’s and Al Gore’s cousin, but I’ve never seen any evidence to support the claim); he’s also a bestselling novelist, essayist, Broadway author, and actor. Is it any wonder every word that comes out of his mouth — true or not — gets printed?
* To borrow a term from the Birchers.
In other words, he’s our social better. Who are we to question him? Or Roman Polanski? They’re FAMOUS, for cripes’ sake!