I guess we’ll soon see if they were blowing smoke or not.
A few things stand out to me.
The first thing is- API doesn’t hesitate to publish very unflattering remarks directed towards them.
Next- they took time to explain and why the accusation that the NGO they operate is not true.
And- they haven’t let the story go. Granted- they continue to delay - with reasons that may be ridiculous on their face- but while there’s a lot about it that feels hoax-y they keep fueling the story. Why?
From what I can gather from their “updates” this morning- no money is exchanging hands (unless API pays Berg legal fees) for the tapes.
I’m still far from convinced- but if it’s a hoax- it’s pretty hard to see where they want it to go and what they stand to gain if the whole thing is proven false.
I read a post on API with a convoluted theory that says they’ll push it far enough that all the “Conservative media” will publish and play the “tapes” only to have them proven false- in which case the Fairness Doctrine would be easier to pass. That seems an even further stretch- and a disinformation tact.
I love mysteries- but this is insane!