I think you may underestimate the influence Mark Faulk and his comrade in arms Dave Patch have on those who see the world as one giant conspiracy.
Why sell stock when you can get the marks to send a $25 "contribution" for...whatever? As long as it is used to fight the "evil empire" of whoever doing whatever.
They once asked Willy Sutton why he robbed banks..."Because, that's where they keep all the money", he replied. We should not forget Willy's insight in the present case.