[Pokey78]

Maybe the thread is violating the rule prohibiting ads of Free Republic ....

That's exactly why I took off Drudge's link to Amazon. He gets a kickback for every book sold that uses his one of his Amazon links.

[CreekerFreeper]

"kickback" is such a heavy-hitting word. Indicates some type of wrongdoing. I'm sure Drudge has signed on as an affiliate, which is perfectly legal. I suggest that you get with the free market program, as should the Administrators of this site, if they view this as a "kickback". The market does work and everyone should be free to make a buck.