[GOPJ]

Does this mean that FR could get nailed if we post an excerpt from an article found in an online local newspaper who used AP as it’s source/feed?

What if AP charges or sues us, but ignore News Writers they respect?

Could we get them on not enforcing their brand? If a company doesn't defend their brand, they lose the right to exclusivity. Like band-aid. M&M, big Mac etc. If AP's being selective, we might have a case.

[Alouette]

What if AP charges or sues us, but ignore News Writers they respect?

That's the whole point. AP does not want any criticism of their "news reporting," not even of the stringers (propagandists) they rely on in critical areas.