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It removes the nonsensical argument that the SSPX is NOT Catholic, for if they are not, then neither was Campos.

That's silly. Why did Campos and Rome need to come to an agreement in the first place? Why is the SSPX in negotiations at present? Your conclusion should rightfully read, because Campos was not Catholic, then the SSPX most certainly isn't.

Those married in non-Catholic ceremonies need be remarried in the Church, yes? That isn't happening in Campos. Those ordained in non-Catholic Rites seeking to be Catholic need to ordained again, that isn't happening in Campos either. If the SSJV and the SSPX were non-Catholic then Cardinal Kasper's office would be in charge, it isn't. This is an issue within the Church and is therefore handled within Her structure. To claim that the priests of the SSPX are NOT Catholic is to promulgate a falsehood. They are validly ordained priests of the Roman Catholic Church. And you both know that. Moreover, the point so well demonstrated by the comments from Cardinal Ratzinger support the author of this post regarding the SSPX disputes over the issues around Vatican II, at least to the extent of what the Jesuit Father said.