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Originally Posted by jammies
I don't get what the point would be of a hoax, which is why I'm reasonably certain the recording is real. If it's fake, what exactly are they selling? Nobody forks over a few hundred grand for that without verifying it first, so if there is a scam being played, it's a remarkably stupid one.
It also passes the plausibility test. Does anyone really find it unbelievable that Rob Ford might smoke crack? He's obviously not big on self-control, or on thinking thru the consequences of his actions. The guy just has no credibility, which he has brought upon himself.
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The Star and the Gawker are not putting out their own money, but they sure are running with a story that is probably making them a lot of money, that's where I find my break in believability.
I think its a long way from drinking and smoking a spliff to smoking crack, the social stigma is hugely different as is the effects on a person.
To me its the same type of argument that Ralph was an alcoholic so he's probably more then likely to smoke crack because he lacks impulse control.
Just because a person is an idiotic buffoon who has a apparent drinking problem doesn't mean that he's smokin rock.