The popularity of Costco memberships and the criticism of the NGO complex

The speaker expresses admiration for Costco memberships, to the point of supporting a socialist candidate who provides Costco memberships for everyone. They criticize the NGO complex, stating that it is a form of money laundering for wealthy individuals. The speaker finds it alarming that some people working in NGOs may not genuinely believe in or understand their work. This leads to a discussion about the potential harm that can be caused by such individuals, referring to a quote by Solzhenitsyn. Overall, the speaker contrasts the current lack of meaningful complaints with the previous ability to complain about issues like free opera on Thursdays.