The American Spring Operation Was a Bust

The Washington Times says the American Spring operation was a bust.

Operation American Spring was intended to be a mass patriotic demonstration of Americans to force leaders in Washington, D.C., to return to a more limited and constitutional style of governance — and to oust those leaders who weren’t listening. Among the group’s targets: Mr. Obama and Mr. Boehner, as well as Attorney General Eric Holder, Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, vice president Joe Biden and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Instead of millions or thousands, only a few hundred showed up.

The question is why the low turnout?

The answer probably lies in the facts of organization and the basic intentions of the intended demonstrators. I’ll guess that it was probably not well-organized. However more likely, low turnout was basically caused by lack of motivation in the so-called patriotic Americans. It was not likely that they approve of all is being done by Pres. Obama Mr. Boehner, Eric holder, etc., it only means that they probably felt that demonstration would accomplish nothing. In addition, they were too busy with their standard jobs trying to make a living and unable to get time off. This is in sharp contrast to demonstrations involving people who are on the government dole and have nothing to do anyhow.

The bottom line is that it should not be assumed that the general public, particularly those who contribute to the economy, are satisfied with the present size of government and its operation just because the American Spring turnout was poor. The real test of how satisfied these people are will come in the forthcoming November elections, when they cast their votes. Even then, they may lose through a preponderance of government hangers on.