friedman (WAS: internet & social control)

[Jumbly Girl]

Malignd wrote:
> 
> <<I read a few of his articles, I saw him on TV, I
> thought he was a dick.>>
> 
> Another weighty contribution from this source.
> 
> I agree, however, that Dave Monroe is not being vague;
> he's addressing the main point Friedman has been
> making, which is that he's pro-globalization, the only
> one on this thread to do so.

Anyone else that does so will be equally in error. TF is not
pro-globalization. Although, those that have not read his books might
get that impression. 

He's not anti-globalization or anti-capitalist. He's not a Marxist or a
Lefty  or anti-western. or anti-american. or a luddite.  

His books are simple snap shots, anecdotes, silly metaphors.  He's a
journalist who can really tell a story from personal experience and he
uses all the buzz language and deals with all the big things that go on
around the world. Simple. Easy reading. Light. The Lexus and the Olive
Tree is a great introduction. I agree with Dave M., it's always a good
idea to compare and contrast. A dialectical
approacch--TF/Berger...whatever is a good idea.