"The United States has been involved in more coups and interventions than any other country in the world."

"The role of the intellectual is to speak the truth, and to expose lies, and to be a witness to history."

"The United States is a deeply corrupt society, and its political system is rigged in favor of the wealthy."

"There are two problems for a society: to create wealth and to create justice. The second is more important."

"The American political system is largely a sham."