The problem is that bitcoin has HUGE first-mover advantage, and much of the innovations presented by other coins can just be copied into the bitcoin protocol.
Caucuses reward candidates with a smaller number of high-information supporters. Primaries reward candidates with a larger number of low-information voters.
Don't become an efficiency expert for the state.
Many of the people on this forum are anarcho-capitalists and as such see no need for the government at all. Realistically, there are too many people in society that love telling other people what to do, so useless government jobs will be around...
Congrats. Unless you have 100% trust in your partner, be aware that she can completely screw you over legally and financially and you will have virtually no way to protect yourself (depending on where you live) so stay on her good side and do what you can to protect your assets...