Thomas Friedman's purpose in writing the purpose is to show Americans and make them take a stance against Donald Trump and Ben Carson's political ideas and their negative impact on the party they represent. Friedman uses a critical tone to criticize political views of Donald Trump and Ben Carson. Friedman also uses the critical tone to speak about other candidates who do not do anything about the political views of Donald Trump and Ben Carson.
Friedman directly refers to his purpose when he writes: "I hope a lot of Americans see this film — for the warning it offers to those who ignore or rationalize the divisive, bigoted campaigns of Donald Trump and Ben Carson and how they’re dragging their whole party across civic redlines, with candidates saying, rationalizing or ignoring more and more crazy, ill-informed stuff each week."
By writing his opinion,Friedman shows that he wants readers to understand his side of the argument and consider their own opinions in context of his opinion.
Thomas Friedman has a valuable purpose because many individuals are deciding who they are going to support, and he gives facts and his opinion to better help Americans decide. Thomas Friedman leans toward supporting democrats, but the column still provides information for all viewers.
Friedman directly refers to his purpose when he writes: "I hope a lot of Americans see this film — for the warning it offers to those who ignore or rationalize the divisive, bigoted campaigns of Donald Trump and Ben Carson and how they’re dragging their whole party across civic redlines, with candidates saying, rationalizing or ignoring more and more crazy, ill-informed stuff each week."
By writing his opinion,Friedman shows that he wants readers to understand his side of the argument and consider their own opinions in context of his opinion.
Thomas Friedman has a valuable purpose because many individuals are deciding who they are going to support, and he gives facts and his opinion to better help Americans decide. Thomas Friedman leans toward supporting democrats, but the column still provides information for all viewers.