And why do you care? It was a well written, well thought out opinion piece. If it came from his website so be it.
The basic question is: Is Free Republic a self-promotion vehicle for vending products, websites and such?
If the Robinsons as owner/operators and other moderators here agree it is, then I will learn not to "care."
If Free Republic is not meant to be in service to self-promotion, then I shall continue to care. And observe. And document.