If components really are on the table, then I doubt anyone, not even leftist gamers would take kindly to that.

I'd hope that 4chan would be the one to get the ball rolling here and show that the people don't take shit lying down but 4chan ain't what it used to be. 4chan is usually the best at this kind of thing. If you're curious, watch Pool's Closed and Very Serious Business by Internet Historian. 4chan is extremely good at trolling, especially the media. I bet that they can piss off California enough to make a point.