Except that I make no money from my blog. Except that there’s an “excerpt” checkbox for the bloggers posting area. Except that the site admins have not threatened to “zot” me. If you’re an admin, then “zot” me. I use my blog to measure readership, nothing else. You don’t have to click on it.
That is not unique to the blogger posting area. Several majors threatened to sue (or did sue) and the excerpts are for when they are required.
Is there a reason you want to use Free Republic, supported by its members, to promote your blog, but not share the content?
If your desire is to get the word out, then feel welcome bring it to Free Republic. If you only want to use our site to promote yours, maybe you should find another place.