“ As a long time grassroots Democrat activist, with a wide variety of involvement, I believe that I might increase motivation and activity for those less experienced. In numbers there is strength; in strength there is success. ”

“ I love these meetups to connect with others on many things, whether it's a health meetup, or social meetup, I have many interests I would like to connect with others who share the same. ”

“ Hi, my name is Jocelyn Fenton, and I am liberal and tend to vote democratic or independent. Looking forward to attending some of the meetings and hearing. ”

“ hello from fitz. ”

“ was looking for VM events planned for No. or Cntl NJ...wld be intrsd in connecting with other politically active women in Morris Co or nearby. contact me if you'd like to work together to plan a VM event. My MeetUp grp could host/sponsor- fundrais? ”

“ I guess I qualify as a weekend writer even though I have to write all the time in grad school. Looking to learn and grow as a writer basically and hear other peoples techniques. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently moved to Pittsburgh and want to network with other democrats in the area ”

“ I am surrounded by Republicans in a conservative county - help! help! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the democrats need a spine and I think that might start at the local level. ”

“ hi everyone...... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they are vital for change! ”

“ I'm the organizer of New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry ( http://freedomofreligion.meetup.com/62/ with blog here: http://nyarbb.wordpress.com/ ) and I have a website Against Satanic Panics ( http://againstsatanicpanics.com/ ) ”

“ it's my future too ”

“ Hello progressives! ”

“ I want local Against Bush Meetups because its gone on long enough its time to take action! Good new for Guantanamo today! ”

“ Former business reporter, now a financial planner. Good at writing position papers, letters to the editor, etc. Actively wrote to FCC after Opie and Anthony radio promotion upset services at St. Patrick's Cathedral on a Holy Day. ”