I don't think the people who are demonstrating "against Trump" realize how silly and futile their marches are. It seems that they are dealing from 2 fantasies.
1) The Electoral College. Do they think it possible to change the result of the 11/9 election? While they may think that the American people were voting for President last Tuesday, they were actually voting in each state for a group of (mostly) anonymous "electors", who are dedicated members of each party. In 31 states (including Wisconsin), it is illegal for an elector to vote against his party's candidate. In the last century or so, there have been only 8 individual votes by "faithless electors".
Trump's election is a done deal, with the December 19 Electoral College vote a mere formality. No matter how much anyone demonstrates, there will be no do-over.
2) Demonstrations might affect policy. Really? The times in our history as a nation where mass demonstrations affected policy are as rare as hen's teeth. Protests against the Vietnam War began in 1965, but the war dragged on for 8 (or 10) years. Closer to home, protest marches against Wisconsin Governor Walker and the Act 10 elimination of public unions had LESS than no effect. The failed recall elections left the Governor empowered to push through more of his agenda (Right to Work, Voter Photo ID).
I think the time and energy of the protesters will be put to better use in crafting a new vision of a better America.
