I'm about halfway through the "debate" now and I definitely agree with the above posters. I've spoken to Rich a bunch in the past few months (I do a weekly/bi-weekly interview with him and went on his podcast a few weeks back) and he is really smart and sees more than one step ahead, so a lot of the criticisms against the PPA (which I have voiced myself) he is able to answer and make a case the other way. If you actually get into specifics with him he will tear apart virtually every arguement. It also helps the PPA's cause that he's a really good guy and straight shooter.

The only criticism I still have of the PPA is they are a bit reactionary. Also, if anyone has any questions they want me to ask Rich in my weekly interview (follow-ups from Druff's interview or whatever), just PM me and I'll give it a look.