I am deeply worried about this too. I suspect that the data driven Obama administration has full capability to estimate the likelihood of citizens rioting, and

I am deeply worried about this too. I suspect that the data driven Obama administration has full capability to estimate the likelihood of citizens rioting, and determined that providing a "lazy" outlet for frustration would undermine real protest. It's like how facebook lets you complain about some horrible injustice, which makes you feel like you've done something even though you've done next to nothing. Very worried. Especially since I see it happening to me too. When we went to war in Iraq, I was out in the streets marching and holding protest signs. So was almost everyone I know. If we declared war on Iran, would the same happen? My bet is you'd see lots of complaining on facebook, and a petition to not go to war. Maybe emailed letters to representatives in congress. But actual street protests? No way, we can just let anonymous annoy some people for us.