"Is there any doubt that the vultures are going to swoop in and do everything possible to denounce and mock the purchase (...)?"
There is probably no doubt at all. The fact remains that Stingray has demonstrated his sturdy independence (a quality to be correlated with a winning temperament: see both volumes of Market Wizards). Can it escape anyone's notice that Stingray consistently concentrates on his due diligence, then implements and follows up with comments here. What more could anyone ask in terms of acting coherently?