On Political Parties: I can be and it actually is a very emotional affair

Political Parties can be a very emotional affair. It is not just about ideas or sharing beliefs. When you get really and trully involved, it feels like family. You care and it affects even the way you feel about yourself. At one point you come to define yourself as part of a bigger reality. It is a bit like going on vacation or going to a party. At the beginning, you are full of expectations. Adrenalyne flows in huge amounts. When vacations come to an end, when parties come to an end, there is a sort of anti-climax. I guess the same happens in many other situations or settings. You see the wake of people who are there no more. The illusion is no more. All the expectations, all the excitement, is replaced with memories and melancholy.