"Now that California’s electorate has rewarded a dramatic recall effort, some sequels are likely elsewhere in the near future. It’s a good bet that political operatives in many states will try to learn from this fall’s Golden State extravaganza."

"The last two decades have witnessed a transformation. Despite pressures, we have brought together the component parts of the community."

"In last month’s column, I showed the cause and effect between a BBC World broadcast of a documentary on Israel’s nuclear program and Israel’s need to censor uncomfortable truths. Even though Israel’s Secret Weapon featured previously known factual data, the show challenged carefully crafted propaganda that had to be protected; thus, the show and the BBC were vilified."

"The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is spiraling out of control, the venture into Iraq did not yield a quick victory and spillover of positive change, the U.S. position in the Middle East is more precarious, and U.S. allies in the region are more vulnerable to the forces of extremism. A new direction is needed."

"But if Wesley Clark is “antiwar,” then antiwar is a pliable term that doesn’t mean much as it morphs into a codeword for tactical objections rather than principled opposition."

"The ink of a Scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr"

- Muhammad, peace be upon him, Messenger of Allah (swt)

"About 20 years ago, when cable TV arrived with great fanfare, the upbeat futurist Alvin Toffler foresaw the emergence of “a truly new era - the age of the de-massified media.” In theory, the country would be cable-wired for democracy."

"Why didn't King Abdullah correct President Bush and point out Sharon's government continues to build Israeli settlements in violation of peace?"