Bix Weir

I've read a bit of the openly released Bix Weir notes, and listened to his podcast with sgtreport and have a simple question.

In your opinion, is he for real or a wingnut?

My view after reading what he has to say is that 'some' of the things he says seem appropriate or plausible, but in other cases he looks like he is living in a parallel universe. It's the way out stuff that potentially undermines his plausible assertions.

I'm only asking this because I see him quoted here and there nobody seems to snicker or poke fun, so you guys must be taking him seriously... or is he taken seriously simply because he is pro silver?