The Internet is not so much hated as feared by the establishment. It has become a tool of commerce and business, as well as government functions, and thus cannot simply be shut down without a horrific impact on the economy. This would be akin to martial law, and not be sustainable. Thus, they are stuck with the Internet which disseminates information almost instantly, going viral as the saying goes. They have countered the information that is a threat to their control by disseminating disinformation, but this practice has been recognized and is easily identified by the common man. Only those highly gullible and easily lead are fooled by disinformation.