Robo - You suggested that I read Friedman and said, "...when you get a few books under your belt, you won't be so blown about by every rumor on the latest blog."

I get most of my information from personal accounts, magazines, books and the net. Then I make up my own mind. Friedman, in my opiinion, is not exacttly the last word. He does know how to play the game but he tends to have very perspective. In other words, he is full of himself. Its the world according to Friedman. He's after fame and fortune, not the truth.

You go read his good books, Robo. Then you too can become one of his devoted fans and learn to think like he does. He'll love you for it, I'm sure.