WOW! I did not know about Rand Paul's offices burning down. Fascinating stuff, and as you say... right on par with the control regime's methods to silence those challenging their authority systems.

The best remedy for official lies is better information.

Absolutely. And I would even add that the remedy lies in diverse views on any given topic. That way people can evaluate for themselves the quality or significance of the news they consume. Diversity of information sparks real conversations and critical thinking.