There were thousands, at least hundreds of which were anarchists spoiling for a fight. I have photos that I will try to post in the next few days.
Relative to your comments about PW debate skills, I didn't debate the leftists for the most part yesterday. I've debated them on occasion, but I'm not sure that debating them (whether by PW or others) is the proper response.
What I did yesterday was laugh at them. I'll describe in greater detail when and if I post my photos of the inauguration day.
I told one leftist waiting in the security line near me yesterday to "swim to Cuba, free healthcare, free education," much to the amusement of most nearby people. (Some of the other, regular parade-watchers non-political people started insulting some of the leftists. I heard one later say "go to Cuba" to another leftist.)
In response he said "why did you come to annoy us today" and he was serious, as if he and his leftist friends truly believe that the world revolves around them.
I said: "Get real. We won. You lost. We're here to celebrate and watch a parade. You are the skunk at the parade."
Good Job!!!