This is a time of broad discontent in Indonesia, which has suffered over the past four years from political chaos and economic collapse.

And the actions reflect broader public discontent.

Is a growing economy sufficient to keep broader discontent among the Chinese at bay?

Others, like Ms. Banks, suggested that the way people vote in the Clerk's race may signal a broader discontent with the Republicans.

The size of the strikes also reflects a broader discontent with Sarkozy, with dissatisfaction and mistrust in the government approach for several reasons.

"The trauma of the violence that followed police intervention intensified emotions, but support for the demonstrators rested upon broad discontent and widespread sympathy for their position."

Faced with broad discontent, Joseph rescinded many of his initiatives toward the end of his life.

He scoffed at the notion that her comments about a black elite reflected a broader discontent in the ranks.

"The reaction to this complacency could be reflected in a broader discontent with larger issues," he said.

The most common version of the phenomenon involves respondents who say they have broad discontent with Congress but are relatively content with their own Congressional representative.