There is undoubtedly much to learn about the social uses of language, for communication or for other purposes. But at present there is not much in the way of a theory of sociolinguistics, of social uses of languages, as far as I am aware.

One can neither agree nor disagree with a terminological proposal, as long as it is clear that it is just that: terminological.

Its true that contemporary technology permits decentralization, it also permits centralization. It depends on how you use the technology.

Some of [Donald Trump] comments can be interpreted as potentially reducing the threat of nuclear war. The major threat right now is right on the Russian border. Notice, not the Mexican border, the Russian border. And it's serious. He has made various statements moving towards reducing the tensions, accommodating Russian concerns and so on.

One might ask why tobacco is legal and marijuana not. A possible answer is suggested by the nature of the crop. Marijuana can be grown almost anywhere, with little difficulty. It might not be easily marketable by major corporations. Tobacco is quite another story.

Democratic societies can't force people. Therefore they have to control what they think.

The desire for hope and change is easily understandable. In many ways it's even more dramatic in Europe.