The points above are indeed valid, but for example there is a line to be drawn between PinePhones and their secondary products.

Also, near the end it does explain/justify the need for a compromise in "libreness", as essentially anyone would agree on given the extraordinary price of "pure libre" hardware.

The main point in my opinion is not pushing for radical hardware, but rather accommodating the needs of developers and end users in a "libre-ish" lineup.