>>16594234I think it's more nuanced than that. When Tony announced he was releasing the footage, he thought it was the best idea ever. But then the immediate response, even from Meltzer was,
>"Don't be a fucking idiot, Tony!"Knowing Tony as we do, once he makes plans, he doesn't deviate. He doesn't know how. Before airing the footage, he already spoke to the Jacksonville lawyers and was ready for a massive takedown endeavor.
>tldr- Tony realized releasing the footage was a horrible idea but was so afraid of looking "wrong" that he did it anyway