The threat and use of violence is stimulating nuclear proliferation along with jihadi terrorism.

Anti-union propaganda has been considerably more successful here [ in the U.S.] than in Europe, even among working people who would benefit [from] unions.

Private companies can make a personal profile, direct you to things - they will say - that you would be interested in, but that's their choice not your choice.

The times are too difficult and the crisis too severe to indulge in schadenfreude. Looking at it in perspective, the fact that there would be a financial crisis was perfectly predictable: its general nature, if not its magnitude. Markets are always inefficient.

As for organs, traits, etc., being "for" something, the notion may be a useful shorthand, but shouldn't be taken too seriously, if only because of the ubiquitous phenomenon of exaptation.

Like most technology, the internet has mixed effects. It's a neutral instrument.

One measure for promoting both stability and fairness across financial market segments is a small sales tax on all financial transactions.