But no one seemed to notice that there were some hints that privately, organizers were anticipating - or fearing  - a very low turnout. The tell?  Rally organizers ordered only six porta potties for their two large rally sites.

So, what does this spectacular  failure mean for this new radical movement that mushroomed so quickly before our own very eyes?  

As we now know, pro-Palestinian protesters launched major disruptions throughout the country. They took over bridges, disrupted public events and defaced public buildings.  And, of course, they created sprawling encampments on college  campuses.

So, how big is this failure?