The upper 1 percent, the people down on Wall Street, the corporate executives, they're the people that control this economy.

I voted for the black guy, and what we got was the white guy

There's a gullible side to the American people. They can be easily misled. Religion is the best device used to mislead them.

Maybe it's a sick fantasy of mine, but I am really looking forward to a debate between a general and a deserter. Plus, I really want to hear President Bush have to say, "Yes, General, No, General."

Here's what I don't think works: An economic system that was founded in the 16th century and another that was founded in the 19th century. I'm tired of this discussion of capitalism and socialism; we live in the 21st century, we need an economic system that has democracy as its underpinnings and an ethical code.

A lot of people on Capitol Hill don't want to talk to me.

You share things with people and I think information, and art, and ideas should be shared.