I've been listening to both sides of the political spectrum and it seems like, on the surface, the only thing both sides have in common is that they are terrified of what will happen if they lose power and the other side gains control. My opinion is that people on both sides need to relax and try to establish greater trust with the other side. We need to work together now more than ever, especially if things take a really bad downturn economically, which seems like it's on the horizon. If not, things will only continue to get worse as each side continues to blame the other side for why this country is rapidly deteriorating while failing to recognize the flaws in their own beliefs and logic. I'm trying to be hopeful, but this two party system has devolved to the point where it only seems to feed on people's fear, which seems to be growing by the day.