Sometimes arrogance makes us overreach. George Bush Jr. often tries to suggest the leaders of other countries, and it is just not good diplomacy.

A new leadership. A choice. A chance. Don't cry about what you don't have. Use what you got.

A man must be willing to die for justice. Death is an inescapable reality and men die daily, but good deeds live forever.

The American people on the ground need a clearer, stronger, Lyndon B. Johnson-type voice from their president.

Fighting disparities is very significant.

We made this inexplicable turn into Iraq, where we've lost lives, money, honour and the coalition on [George] Bush's watch. Surely he's not suggesting that if the Democrats win, things can get worse. I mean, all we can do now is to look at our field policy and change the course. We need more diplomatic outreach toward Iran, Syria and Middle Eastern allies, and less bluster and less threats, and fewer troops.

Conservatives and liberals can find common ground.