News Can Edited Clips Create a True Debate Between Naomi Klein and Milton Friedman?

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The discussion centers on a video that simulates a debate between Naomi Klein and Milton Friedman using edited clips. Participants express skepticism about the validity of this format as a true debate, questioning the fairness of pitting an anti-consumerist perspective against a Nobel Prize winner. There is curiosity about whether anyone in the forum agrees with Klein's viewpoints, despite her books reportedly selling well. Some comments reflect a dismissive attitude toward Klein's credibility and intelligence. Overall, the conversation highlights differing opinions on the effectiveness of edited debates in conveying complex ideas.
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Just out of curiousity, does anybody here actually agree with Naomi Klein on anything she says?
 
If anybody enjoyed that, or if anybody likes Naomi Klein, then here's another interesting video:

Naomi Klein debates Alan Greenspan Part 1: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=380827226868114311&q=alan+greenspan+naomi+klein&total=21&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1

Naomi Klein debates Alan Greenspan Part 2: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4152134603057777552&q=alan+greenspan+naomi+klein&total=21&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3

Naomi Klein debates Alan Greenspan Part 3: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9052584949456551642&q=alan+greenspan+naomi+klein&total=21&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2

Naomi Klein debates Alan Greenspan Part 4: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8457569090515758994&q=alan+greenspan+naomi+klein&total=21&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=4
 
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So you put a retarded anti-consumerist radical left wing against a nobel prize winner. Nice.

And somehow you're trying to pass this off as "debate" to prove a point? Why don't you make some constructive comments alongside your video links such as "Friedman roolz Klein droolz lol".
 
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So you put a retarded anti-consumerist radical left wing against a nobel prize winner. Nice.

And somehow you're trying to pass this off as "debate" to prove a point? Why don't you make some constructive comments alongside your video links such as "Friedman roolz Klein droolz lol".

I just thought it was kinda creative, that's mainly why I posted it. I also was wondering if there was anyone on this forum who actually like Klein. I was under the impression that her books sell fairly well, which made me curious about how many people actually think she's an intelligent and credible source on the topics she discusses. For all I know, many people get informed about the world from idiots like her.
 
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