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Perhaps the opposite: certain influential individuals/groups have too much to lose to not invoke riots. They're in their political prime, the opposition is weak, and now is their best time. Whether BHO wins or loses*, there won't be such ideal (to them) social strains & excuses for another 12+ years. For a subculture grown from protests & riots, their time to bloom is now - or fade forever. Career, and life, is finite; the powerful '60s-era Left is aging and see the end of their reign, and know that they must achieve their goals now or never.

The modern Left is built on a protest/riot core. They can't NOT use that to maximum effect now, because that's what they are, what they do, and there is no better day for it than November 5 2008.

* - Win: re-election in 4 years, won or lost, is a relatively non-controversial process; assuming an 8-year reign, his banner will not be rallied 'round so enthusiastically out of dull familiarity. Loss: McCain serves out 4 years, Palin follows for 8, the Left can't push a "minority" agenda against her.