Trust and Political Volatility

Looks like we're in for nasty weather
One eye is taken for an eye
--Creedence Clearwater Revival

Nice little piece proposing, with some supporting data, that declining trust in government increases volatility in political control. These pages have suggested similar ideas. Oppressive government reduces trust. As trust declines, voters take it out on the majority party.

Since the two dominant political parties are more alike than different, then volatility in political control is likely to continue as both parties pursue similar policies that impair liberty and prosperity.