Take the following as truth: This theory singles out current Executive Editor Downie for abuse, but complacency took root as early as 1981, when the Post 's cross-town competitor, the Washington Star , folded, allowing the fat beast to diddle all it wanted without paying a price.
Then the following statement: "While this theory lays some blame on Downie, the issue may date all the way back to 1981." is true, false, or inconclusive?