OSS 117
Senior Member
I see this a bit differently. He's calling for the release of the tape because he wants to look like he's trying to be transparent about it. I'm sure his base will respect him for saying he wants the tape released (and will in turn once again doubt its authenticity) - and will start to question the police who will refuse to release it under legal grounds. Meanwhile, Lissi's lawyer (who you can bet is hired and/or is being paid by the Fords) will do everything he can to block the tape from being released and will probably try to make it inadmissible as evidence. So Ford will look like he's done what he can to TRY to get the tape released but in reality, will be trying to bury it through legal tricks and manoeuvres. There's no other explanation.
Seems to me like Ford is all about buying himself time in two week increments. Apologize for having a few too many pops, ask to see the video--that should hold me over until the next thing pops up. I'd be very surprised if he had any real long-term plan, considering he doesn't really know the totality of what's going to come out.