"What is amazing today is that although many of us debate what went wrong in Iraq, very few people in the political arena advocate a precipitous withdrawal. Bush's trip, and his remarks, ensure that the 2004 election will be about Iraq."

Disassociated Press
November 28, 2003

"So, Mr. Putin, what will it be? The challenge has been issued by Israel and very publicly. How do you, the Security Council and the United Nations, plan to respond to that open challenge?"

"...labeling anyone who disagrees with the policies of Ariel Sharon and the Israeli government as anti-Semites and holocaust deniers is the worst form of censorship."

"An article questioning the demonisation of the detainees and analysing their actual "crime". The conclusion is that rather than being treated like animals, these people should be honoured for upholding so called western values of defence of the weak and the oppressed. The author also wonders whether it is wise to treat your enemy so badly knowing thatr in war, your own POWs are very vulnerable."

"Suppose a Democrat wins the next election - miracles do sometimes happen - the new President would face exactly the same choices. Bush's rash act has effectively bound the hands of any successor."

"As long as Bush refuses to confront reality, matters in Iraq are likely to continue deteriorating."

"President Bush has stated "Islam is not the enemy" and I believe him, although his subordinates often act exactly the opposite way, as though every Muslim is an enemy."