A lot of these people I could describe as 'hopeful Socialists'. They tend to be very aware and educated on the bloody history of Communism, and Socialism; but also tend to have convinced themselves of the "Yeah, but it doesn't have to be that way!" lie.

They know it's some kind of Socialistic insurrection, and aren't against it because they are willing to bet their life (for some reason) on the hope this time it works. So, god help us out here in the PNW. I just hope the riots up North of us helped shake enough people awake.