Regretfully, I think this is it ladies & gents 
Google has decided that they longer wish provide affiiate type sites with free traffic. The few remaining sites are most likely utilizing some sneaky technique that will make them stick out ilke a sore thumb since the new filter(s) didnt catch them. These sites will most likely now be easier to remove manually.
Furthermore Googles going to the Market soon and Im sure they want to increase their worth by bringing in a strong 4th quarter earning(s) – what better way than to drop the competition and make them purchase adwords/adsense.
Also you will notice lots of sites like AMAZON dominating the SERPs – I imagine they have something invested in this sneaky little venture. (Maybe a huge buy of stock, or some money under the table.) Maybe they just want to help boost the economy when the news starts reporting how much internet profits increased in the last quarter.
Who knows? All I know is that my sites are no longer showing for any of my keyword(s) and phrases. Search for “Play Video Poker Online” and you get Amazon books … HOW the hell is that relavant?
Be nice to think this is going to blow over, but it doesnt seem realistic at this point. They think they are the ONE – the powerful ones that can do no wrong.
The way I see it we (public) made them what they are by telling all our friends and famiily how great they are – we can now start telling everyone they suck and the word will spread just as quickly!
Been sorta stressed about it, but Im too damn tired to rant and rave right now – finally returned back to FT work! heh!