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Julian Friedland

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I'm a Franco-American philosopher doing my bit to make philosophy more a part of American culture. These are pivotal times. Good reporting and commentary are essential now more than ever, so as to keep the news from drowning in an ocean of advertorial infotainment. With courageous diligence, determination (and funding!) the "reality-based" community might just prevail at long last.

About Julian Help
Location: Lafayette, Colorado, United States
Occupation: Freelance writer
Interests: Nearly limitless.
Expertise: Philosophy, Ethics (theoretical and practical), Aesthetics, Social-Political Theory, France, Culture
Background Help
Journalism: 1-4 years
Education: Post-graduate school
News: 90 minutes a day or more
Internet: 90 minutes a day or more
Languages: French
Politics: Left
Age: 35-49
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Address: Lafayette, CO, 80026, US
Last Visit: Oct 13, 2009 - 1:15 PM PDT
Last Edit: Dec 5, 2008 - 10:08 PM PST

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Julian reviewed this story - Oct 13, 2009
Julian's Rating
3.0

Interesting revelation, but missing a lot of detail on how this so-called war against Fox is to be waged.

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Julian reviewed this story - Sep 22, 2009
Julian's Rating
2.9

Great angle but precious little new here. Basically covers background that anyone who has payed attention to the general economic history of this country since the Great depression already knows all too well. Glaringly omitted is any attempt to actually answer the subtitled question of whether Americans can learn to temper their addiction to financial gambling. It would have been nice to hear some suggestions on how the gov't might try to help them learn that lesson.

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Julian reviewed this story - Sep 20, 2009
Julian's Rating
2.3

One-sided trumpeting of the rightist globalization argument this so-called leftist editorial page always gives. Never considers how tariffs might work to protect U.S. manufacturing if the gov't gave incentives for U.S. companies to keep manufacturing here. Germany somehow keeps manufacturing so why can't we? Furthermore, the unsustainability of increased CO2 emissions from continued globalized shipping is entirely ignored.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Aug 22, 2009
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4.1
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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Aug 22, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 26, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.0
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Julian reviewed this story - Jul 26, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.3

This New Yorker comment (as opposed to an article) is characteristically succinct and makes a strong argument that Sotomayor was yet another Justice being disingenuous at her confirmation hearings. Offers an explanation that the process has gotten so politicized that Justices feel they have little other choice.

It's unfortunate politicians hijack the process by grandstanding for their constituents instead of magnanimously enlightening them on the genuine ... More »

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 26, 2009
Julian reviewed this story - Jul 26, 2009
Julian's Rating
3.5

Not a whole lot new here. Everyone knows (or should know) by now that the GOP is running on empty. As analysis, it is closer to opinion than reporting as it provides much more argument to support its thesis than reporting.

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Julian reviewed this story - Jul 26, 2009
Julian's Rating
3.7

Factual and concise, but a tad cryptic too.

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Julian reviewed this story - Jul 26, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.4

This is opinion. As such, it should not be judged as reporting "littered with opinion." It uses sound reasoning and evidence to support its conclusion, which is the elephant in the room the MSM refuses to acknowledge. Thankfully, the NYT redeems itself somewhat by publishing this refreshing bit of truth--albeit in the op-ed pages. Still, this is the kind of journalism Cronkite engaged in occasionally when he knew the country was being misled. We need a whole lot more of his kind of guts.

It embarrasses us all when the MSM won't report this basic truth. It's a good companion to the much deeper analysis by Glenn Greenwald. See link:

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 21, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.8
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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 21, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 19, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.6
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Julian reviewed this story - Jul 19, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.1

Gutsy albeit some problems with the way he determines the dollar value of human life: If car accident chances were higher than the ones Singer provides, it's not clear people would pay that much more for air bags. But this wouldn't necessarily imply a lower value of life. It could rather indicate a lower ability to pay, which doesn't get addressed in his argument.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 19, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.6

Sets the standard of journalistic integrity--he's doing philosophy. And well. Much to ponder on parallels with the run up to the Iraq invasion. As Cronkite puts it: Our collective minds get clouded by 1. National pride and 2. Human loss. The second is continually used to reinforce the former in a viscous cycle of pointless destruction.

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Julian reviewed this story - Jul 19, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.7

An illuminating profile of the new Senator-comedian from Minnesota, who ironically or fittingly didn't enter this office laughing at all.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 19, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed this story - Jul 18, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed this story - May 25, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.3

A surprisingly candid and insightful view from this republican columnist. Could provide some detail on how these social issues he suggest his party take back are not better addressed by the democratic party.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - May 5, 2009
Julian reviewed this story - May 4, 2009
Julian's Rating
3.4

Decent counterarguments. But lacks detail on bill specifics.

For more background see link below.

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Julian posted this story - May 4, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed this story - May 4, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.1

A surprisingly candid look from an Obama adviser's blog.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - May 4, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed and liked this story - May 3, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.3

Extremely well-researched and balanced investigative analysis on Murdoch's mixed impact on the WSJ. I have been a subscriber for several years, and tend to agree with the general assessment.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - May 2, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.7

I'm speechless. It's incredible these outlets get away with such naked lies.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Apr 30, 2009
Julian reviewed this story - Apr 29, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.1

Revealing. Could be a bit more specific at times.

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Julian reviewed this story - Apr 29, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.1

Very thorough, from 3 professional points of view. Lacks the perspective of the Federal lobbyist who might give us more specifics on likely legislation. Also, the perspective of some more socially conscious companies that have moved away from plastics.

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Julian reviewed this story - Apr 29, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.5

The best reporting I've seen on this. Could have said a bit more about why exactly he would not have won the primary otherwise.

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Julian posted and reviewed and liked this story - Apr 28, 2009
Julian reviewed this story - Apr 28, 2009
Julian's Rating
3.7

Sound and important data, but missing most details on how each MSN source fared.

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Julian reviewed this story - Apr 20, 2009
Julian's Rating
3.7

Interesting piece, though it has some weaknesses, pointed out in this link.

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Julian posted this story - Apr 20, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed this story - Apr 20, 2009
Julian's Rating
4.1

An interesting assessment of a recent provocative WashPost report.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Apr 20, 2009
Julian posted and reviewed this story - Apr 20, 2009
Julian's Rating
3.7

Addresses a key issue of debate on the nationalization of banking.

I am the author. Interesting comments by others below the post itself.

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Julian posted and reviewed this story - Apr 20, 2009
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