Hmm... Good information to know. I don't mind if people profit a little off of protests by selling flags, shirts, bumper stickers, etc. but it sounds like they're doing something significantly less ethical than that. Probably not illegal, but certainly has the stench of actions I'd expect more from liberal activists than conservatives.
(Time to cue up that NBC "The more you know" music...)
Edit: After reading the articles above, the conspiracy theorist in me has to wonder if this guy is actually a liberal activist who's presenting himself as a conservative. It would be an interesting strategy - both to spread discontent and disinformation among the conservative ranks, and also siphon some financial support away in the form of donations to his "causes".