[MEGoody]

In fact, it could be counterproductive, since a pragmatically worse situation could lead to a quicker demise of the corrupted system, allowing a quicker restoration.

There is no guarantee there will be a "restoration" of the sort they are hoping for. And there is no guarantee they will still be around to witness the restoration, especially with Obama's death panels.

[delapaz]

No there is no guarantee of a restoration, but there is a guarantee of a system collapse. The question is when.

Sooner is better.

[Boogieman]

Sure, but there is no guarantee of anything in life except death or taxes, so that doesn’t mean much.