"When it comes to getting big money out of politics and ending crony capitalism, there’s no right or left, and certainly no middle. There’s just democracy or oligarchy."

Local governments encounter obstacles in chasing away unsightly homeless people. "If they’re only a bit mean, it won’t work when people are desperate, but if they’re very mean, it upsets most of us."

SCROTUS have a bill to eliminate regulations that limit overfishing; this will destroy fish stocks. Scientists have stated their objections to this.

"Anyone with a brain, not to mention a conscience, should put [per] money in a bank that actually thinks the planet has a future, instead of one that scrambles for the shortest of short term gains at any cost."

In Thailand, it's not just criticizing the current king that might lead the generals to put you in prison. Simply doubting stories told about a king that lived 400 years ago is enough to send them on a rampage.