Probably, yes.
Typically when posts and threads are removed they are just moved to a place inaccessible to most NSCers so they still make up part of the total. Occasionally mods hit the 'permanently delete' button by mistake and that will remove things from the board, and the underlying...
Just manipulate the URL. It takes you here:
http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?289006-Vatican-suspends-bishop-of-bling&p=6000000&viewfull=1#post6000000