The big banks, the source of our present political discontent, are the most regulated businesses of all.

The plight of seaside towns has become an increasing concern for politicians, who fear that they are being left behind in the recovery and becoming hotbeds of political discontent.

Protests started by economic woes have become a vehicle to express political discontent and descended into the looting of banks, supermarkets and homes.

There was also widespread political discontent characterized by bitter armed conflict.

Political discontent was growing due to the inability of the government to organize effective relief during the period of plague and famine.