WND still owns the rights to the book, and apparently they've made it very clear to Free Republic how they're work can be displayed. The fact that the book can be read or downloaded online is irrelevant unless WND themselves made it available. The legality of that link is questionable.
If you really think protecting themselves against lawsuits is "disgusting," then go start your own forum where you can post as much copyrighted material as you'd like.
"If you really think protecting themselves against lawsuits is "disgusting,"
You're unclear.
Who is protecting themselves against lawsuits?
Also, how does Free Republic know the difference between WND, Jerome Corsi (who owns the book) and Obama operatives
PRETENDING TO BE Jerome Corsi?
Obama squeals when the truth strikes his farce.