A Measurement of Phoney-ness

To coin a phrase, let's measure "phoney-ness."

To me it seems easy, what is the ratio of cars to buses parked near the protest area?

While organized groups use buses, self-motivated protesters tend to drive themselves or car pool. Spreads the costs of transportation in smaller, de-centralized increments.

Even to the extent that such a measurement can be manipulated, it would increase the costs and logistical headaches for the organizers. More parking needs. More money to subsidize drivers from the union coffers. Etc.

Does a tea party protest have event-parking pricing? What about a union rally? Are they the same price for the same location for similar weekend or holiday timing?

I would be facinated to learn if there were differences.