The Bush Republicans' policies are, the antithesis of patriotic. And so we urge Democrats to reclaim patriotism - to call on all Americans to pull together. And, yes, to sacrifice. Rich people will have to do with fewer tax cuts. Middle class people will need to drive less and switch to more fuel efficient cars . And poor folks - especially young ones - will have to reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies and other indicia of social pathology.

Defining the terms of the debate generally dictates who's gonna' win it.

Stroke of the pen. Law of the land. Kinda cool.

The difference between Martin Sheen and George W. Bush is Martin Sheen is actually convincing when he acts like he's president.

I didn't spend a lot of time on national security the American people will be glad to know.

Culture has always been more important than politics. Sometimes culture is a mirror that reflects what is; sometimes it's a search-light pointing the way to what will be.

Bill and Hillary Clinton are the most investigated couple in American history - now the most thoroughly exonerated couple in American history.