American Opprotunity

What is you belief as far as human nature is concerned? Are we inherently good and giving, or are we basically self serving and evil? I think we have a little of both in us. Depending on circumstances we all will do what is best for our loved ones and our own survival. Politics is like this. Both major parties have been guilty of self preservation over the common good. The Democrats got what they had coming to them in 1994 just as the Republicans got what they deserved in2006. Both parties forgot that they were sent to Washington to serve. The American people let both of them know who is really in charge. Over a period of 40 years the Democrats got complacent and corrupt. The Republicans took less than 2 years to break the 'contract with America', they also went on to put on a show of partisanship unequalled in a democracy. It is true that power corrupts, and but for the grace of the American people, the Republicans were well on their way to corrupt absolutely. Even in defeat they are talking firstly of regaining their majority, not what is good for all of us. At least the Dems want to spend our taxes on Americans, average , every day Americans. It's not about creating a welfare state as is the anti Dem mantra of the Rep's. I am not naive, I don't fall for everything the Dems say about the Reps either. Both parties have strengths and weakness. I'm truly grateful that we have the final say. I believe in Americans to run our government. I believe in Americans to be the final 'check and balance'.