> I don't think that's exactly the best way to
> calculate figures for rallies and protests
> (unless of course you're trying to downplay
> them)

How so? .05% of the worlds population is .05% of the worlds population, whether you are trying to downplay or up-play it.

Sorry if this fact upsets you, but No matter how you cut it, less than 1% of the worlds population protested over the weekend.

> No???

Unless you care more about what others think and say about America than you actually care ABOUT America. : )