I agree with Jeff assessment 100%,
However, when "the people" see corruption happening in the open, and Professional Politicians jockeying for positions for monetary and political gain, the "people become unsure of there Constitutional Rights and the guaranties of the Bill of Rights, they begin make noises sounding like men ready to take action. I don't believe, and have never seen more that idle expressions of dissatisfaction come of this.
During every Oil and Gas increase in price, crime and political unrest had raised its ugly head. Long lines at the gas stations and shortages have always caused massive complaints, but nothing has ever changed. The last of "the people" to attempt change, and not even by force, were shot down after WW I, on the steps of Congress. These were unemployedVeterans asking for the benefits, Congress promised them. They were shot down by Blackjack Pershing's troops when they failed to disperse and leave their encampments in Washing D.C..
I'm afraid if a "revolution" occurred today, it would have less affect than the Branch Davidians had at Waco TX.
That's just my assessment though,
Bill