[Dilbert San Diego]

Do any of these people really think that they will influence “middle America” or the “silent majority”, as Nixon described it?

The hippies and anti-war protesters of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s inspired revulsion in much of middle America. Though there was a debate to be had about our involvement in Vietnam, the protesters did not endear anyone to their cause.

It’s hard to see these latter day hippie radical types doing any better at inspiring middle America to the cause of radical change and being liberal. If anything, these protesters might actually hurt Obama’s re-election chances, if people associate this rag tag bunch with Obama.

[SnuffaBolshevik]

"The hippies and anti-war protesters of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s inspired revulsion in much of middle America."

Here's a pic of the "hard hat riot" of 1970. Back then at least some of the unions recognized the hippie weirdos for what they were - Commie ne'er do wells.

It appears that era is past.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Do any of these people really think that they will influence “middle America” or the “silent majority”, as Nixon described it?

Nope. When things get nuts in this country our gut instinct is to turn right. Up to now Middle America has been laughing at the hippies. But these union thugs mean business. This will get violent, which should send most of the electorate running, screaming to the right.