You were a superb journalist in Beirut 1982 (I read your book) and have turned mouthpiece for one of the worst Presidents this nation has ever seen. By excusing the Clinton's of all their wrongdoings and lessening the severity of their actions these last 30 years, you actually reveal yourself to be the “type” who are no longer respected or listened to.
You just can't face seeing the Government return back to the people whom you probably despise.
So, as the Brits say, “Sod off”.
Thomas Friedman was never an honest journalist, though he might have more brains and talent than younger journalists.
I know his family and friends. His own mother disapproved of his anti-Americanism and his hate of the State of Israel.