Well I finally got into the the US Poltical Process proper.

Yes.

I participated in a State Caucus. Some thoughts -

It was great to see a lot of people in my own neighborhood with similar viewpoints as me. The Mrs. and I were beginning to wonder if we were the only ones.

There were a few loudmouths and control freaks there - by coincidence they happened to be supporting my supported candidate's opponent. Thankfully, their own need to dominate did them in.