God, that article was awesome. Though Friedman seems genuinely affable, and though I bear him no ill will, every time I see his face or hear his name I reflexively exclaim "That guy is such a fucking hack!" I'm so glad I'm not alone: I'm happy as a clam not to be nutty as a fruitcake.

My word. To quote from a personal favorite (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9ByyMd_qDA): that is how you review a book.

Every time someone quotes Friedman in seriousness my jaw opens some. I am continually shocked at how many people take this simpleton seriously.