It isn't necessary to have a "Bitcoin team". People will independently use/promote/protect the currencies that they find the most value in.
The Democrat vs. Republican thing is not a problem with the parties or representatives themselves, but a problem with democracy. Representative democracy always creates this kind of situation.
I absolutely agree.
A fun/connected/interesting group will tend to attract new people so we should try to be like that, but I think that is just a little noise compared to the fundamental value Bitcdoin brings.
IOW, even if you all were super douchebags, I'd still be here.