Leftist Battle Cry: Death To Burger King!

Mark in Mexico reports on the latest in leftist logic. The leftists who have occupied the university in Oaxaca decided to strike a blow against "multinationals". So they attacked and destroyed the local Burger King. Which was a locally owned franchise that used to employ about 30 people. They, of course, no longer have jobs or any prospect of getting another since there is no local economy left after five months of leftist logic. Mark has pictures, including one sad one that shows the children's play area that no children will enjoy any longer.

There are a few hopeful signs that people are just plain fed up with the leftists, though. Around 15,000 people marched in support of the governor as a response to a leftist march of around 20,000.

OAXACA, Mexico - More than 15,000 white-clad supporters of Oaxaca's embattled governor marched through this colonial city Tuesday in their biggest show of strength in a six-month conflict that has left at least nine people dead.

Tuesday's demonstration came two days after more than 20,000 leftists marched to demand the ouster of Gov. Ulises Ruiz, illustrating the sharp polarization of the state after months of street fighting and shootings that have scared tourists away and shattered the local economy.

The pro-government march came as Interior Secretary Carlos Abascal told reporters that Ruiz should leave if he can't reach an agreement with his opponents.

"Either the governor convinces these groups that some sort of unity pact with the government can be re-established … or the governor takes a leave from his post. There's no other way," he said.

Carrying placards calling for "criminals out of Oaxaca," protesters shouted chants in support of the 4,000 federal police officers who stormed the city last month to push protesters out of the center.

"It is not ideal having federal forces and tanks here, but it is better than having criminals and terrorists in control," said marcher Ponaji Toledo, a 27-year-old restaurant owner who says her business has plummeted.

It is going to be a long road back for those people after all the "help" the leftists have given them.