Reply #40: Are we sure those marching would be with us?

[Imajika]

The Democrats are in power now. We hold the legislative and executive branches of government. If things suck so bad that we have people marching in the streets this summer right before the 2010 elections, why would anyone think this would be a benefit to the left or progressives?

If these conditions actual occur, it is just as likely, if not MORE likely, that it would be in opposition to those currently in power. In fact, this situation would lend itself to demagogues and right wing populist tea party types.

No, I think we better hope this doesn't happen.

Fortunately, I rather think the economy will improve, the President will be at around 50% approval and the Democrats will hold both the House and Senate with room to spare in November.