Pakistan

"The only change in the US is that a new conductor is getting on the train to relieve the old conductor of his shift. The train is still heading in the same direction."

"Better still from Obama's standpoint, if former president Khatami, who is far more sophisticated, moderate and liberal than Ahmadinezhad, is elected, then there would be a real chance for a breakthrough after three decades of stalled relations between the two countries. Hence Obama has not bothered to reply to Ahmadinezhad's message of congratulations, nor for that matter has he mentioned anything about what he intends to do regarding Iran."

"Such lawlessness is the direct result of the US war in Afghanistan and its spillover into Pakistan. Taking no notice of Pakistani protests, the Americans continue to bomb the tribal areas of Pakistan killing scores of civilians."

"It is because of India’s economic and military clout that countries like Britain refuse to bar Hindu fascists from visiting the country despite their well-established links with anti-Christian violence in India. Quoting Faiz Rahman, chairman of Good News India, the Times of London wrote on November 20, “The going price to kill a pastor [in India] is $250 (£170).”

"Democratic socialism means healthcare, jobs, food, and security, in neighborhoods where in many cases nothing but absolute poverty existed ten years ago. With unemployment down to a US level, sharing the wealth has taken real meaning in Venezuela. Despite a 50 percent increase in the price of food last year, local Mercals offer government subsidized cooking oil, corn meal, meat, and powered milk at 30-50 percent off market price. Additionally, there are now 3,500 local communal banks with a $1.6 billion dollar budget offering neighborhood-based micro-financing loans for home improvements, small businesses, and personal emergencies."

"No one should begrudge the extraordinary success and accomplishments of Jewish Americans. They worked hard and deserve the respect and admiration of all Americans. BUT... It is this “Jewish Power/Israel Lobby” that the entire world must have the courage to publicly and forcefully condemn and do all things necessary, sooner rather than later, to end its power and put Israel in its place... Only when the western governments are free from the albatross of the Israel Lobby will Palestine, the Middle East and the Muslim world be free to cohabit this world in peace and good relations with the West."

"In a true democracy, the vote of the many would tend to ensure the spread of wealth and power among the many. American democracy has perverted the very concept of democracy into the concept that voting itself is the ultimate expression of democracy, whereas the exercise of power is reserved for those with means."

"Palestinian unity is essential for peace. Peace made with only one section of the people is worthless. The US will facilitate Palestinian reconciliation and the unification of Palestinian structures. To this end, the US will end its boycott of Hamas, which won the last elections, start a political dialogue with the movement and encourage Israel to do the same. The US will respect any result of democratic Palestinian elections."