by Gerald A. Honigman
New York Times syndicated columnist, Thomas L. Friedman, has gained some wisdom over the years.
For a journalist, he has achieved a level of knowledge on matters pertaining to the volatile Middle East that most others in his profession seldom achieve.
Having said that, what I have forgotten over the decades at professional and academic levels, Tom will never come to know--regardless of how many free trips his boss sends him on.
First, let's look at the good side…