[Superman]

That's fairly accurate I think, RallyJon. I know plenty of politicians personally, and I can tell you there are republicans that I would LOVE to place into office. I have some republican friends who are more liberal than some of my democrat friends.

But I do think the article, in spite of all its personal agenda stuff, makes an interesting point. I notice that liberals are always thinking about the little guy. The peons. The Serfs. And I notice that the conservatives are always trusting business, and those who pull the strings of business. So, all in all, what the author is suggesting seems as though it may be true. That republicans are just that....supportive of the "republic" form of government which is where real smart, real successful people represent the interests of little folks. Or they use their judgement to (hopefully) improve the little guy's situation. And the dems seem to prefer that the little guy get direct benefits, rather than the benevolent table scraps that the conservatives are hoping will keep them happy.

I think it all boils down to whether you trust business, and the rich and powerful, to make the right decisions on your behalf. I don't. And I think that historically the liberal party has done well in politics because it is the party of the people, rather than the party of business. Right now, things are even-Steven and I think it's because the republican party has been able to fool people into thinking that that party is all about "freedom" and "families" etc. It's not, but those values make a feasible match with their real agenda, which is limiting government (which protects people) and making money. Nevermind who makes the money. When people figure that out, then the pendulum will swing. Hard.