"The fact that Great Britain and France – that formed the main empires of the 19-20 centuries- both hold nuclear power without holding empires, or even pretending to counterbalance the USA, deserves also to be thought over."

There was a sea of colorful signs and banners on display. Some posters railed against the influence of “Big Oil,” the “Controlled Media,” the “Military Industrial Complex,” and V.P. Dick Cheney's incestuous relationship with the Halliburton Co.; others, took the Bush-Cheney Gang to task for aiding and abetting militant Israel’s brutish 36-years occupation of Palestine; and many boosted “Kucinich for President.”

"...every step must be precisely measured and monitored, whether relating to political or economic reform. If not, sweeping and rapid reforms could backfire catastrophically, negatively affecting the lives of all Saudis."

"What is most astonishing about this whole public relations disaster is the complete lack of condemnation from world leaders and internationals organizations. Not a word of censure from the United Nations, the European Union, Russia or even America itself."

"The willingness of journalists to accepts the establishment's view of events during and after 9/11 is truly staggering."

"Imagine if the general said the same words about any other religion in this county. Of course, hell would have broken loose and the general would not have lasted until the end of the day in his position. But sadly, to be an anti- Muslim in this country is tolerated, and often times encouraged by extremist propaganda all over the place. What does that say about our country? Are we a nation where hatred of religious and ethnic groups has evolved to become a common currency?"

"...the Palestinian leadership cannot continue to operate on both sides of the track. If the Palestinian leadership has some romantic ideas about the armed struggle, it needs to work at explaining their strategy to the Palestinian people and prepare them for a long and bloody future."

"In terms of motive, almost no credible Middle East analyst doubts that Israel is the only political beneficiary from the attack."