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Thomas Friedman
Thomas Friedman is an ex-pornstar and op-ed writer for the New York Times. Friedman is a 'radical centrist, and writes from the point of view of the creamy middle of the political spectrum. Like other journalistic hacks, he believes that bipartisanship for the sake of bipartisanship is the greatest good politicians should strive for, regardless of the outcome. He is also known for his advocacy of a 'Third Party' candidacy for president, despite the fact that most of his political views are already represented by Centrist Democrats and President Obama.
Friedman is often criticized for his bizarre writing style. As Matt Taibbi famously put it: "He has an anti-ear, and it's absolutely infallible; he is a Joyce or a Flaubert in reverse, incapable of rendering even the smallest details without genius."
Friedman is the author of "The World is Flat, which is wrong, because the Earth is actually round.
Friedman is often criticized for his bizarre writing style. As Matt Taibbi famously put it: "He has an anti-ear, and it's absolutely infallible; he is a Joyce or a Flaubert in reverse, incapable of rendering even the smallest details without genius."
Friedman is the author of "The World is Flat, which is wrong, because the Earth is actually round.
Guy #1: Did you read today's Thomas Friedman op-ed? He was talking about how a Paan vendor in Mumbai told him that globalization is like an inverted ice cream cone with a sizzling steak on top of it with a wireless internet connection. I've got no clue what the hell he's talking about.
Guy #2: No, I don't read Thomas Friedman. I'm not a lobbyist or a corporate CEO.
Guy #2: No, I don't read Thomas Friedman. I'm not a lobbyist or a corporate CEO.
Thomas Friedman by Ufotofu9 August 5, 2011
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Marty Friedman
One of the best lead guitar players in the world. Marty Friedman played in Cacophony with his friend and legendary guitarist Jason Becker. Martys leads will tear any whimps head off. Marty friedman also played in the legendary speed metal band Megadeth, Releasing legendary thrash album Rust in Peace. Unfortunately, Marty no longer plays metal, but has moved on to J pop.
Marty Friedman by Daniel May 13, 2005
bradlee friedman
Lyndon: Oi Brado your mum is hot
Garksy: Ye swagley she's fit
Bradlee Friedman: Na na I'm not swagley... I'm urban
Garksy: Ye swagley she's fit
Bradlee Friedman: Na na I'm not swagley... I'm urban
bradlee friedman by cbaaswize January 28, 2014
friedman unit
A period of time equal to six-months, named in honor of New York Times columnist Tom Friedman for his repeated pronouncements that conditions in Iraq will improve "in six months."
friedman unit by reefwalker October 1, 2007
Marty Friedman
one of the greatest guitarists around today. in a band called megadeth and cacophony. Slash sucks ass
Marty Friedman by HimanshuInAbox May 13, 2005
marty friedman
Marty has played Pop to Metal and is a great instrumentalist. Just listen to the album "True Obsessions".
marty friedman by joe March 11, 2005
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