“ I want these local Meetups because I am a writer and a voracious reader and I want to meet literary people. ”

“ i believe if people came together and exchange ideas people will be more educated and will learn that there not the only person with these ideas ”

“ Hello, I'm new to this state and am interested in meeting new people and being involved in local events ”

“ hello--my name is laurie. i am a freelance writer and editor. i also write short fiction. would love to network and meet other freelancers in the area. ”

“ hey i am dave, i just graduated from SIUC and i am kind of new to this area, i would like to meet up with someonne and make some friends. ”

“ One voice is hard to hear among the political clamour of Washington. Together we can make some noise (and have a good time along the way)! ”

“ Pat Heneghan ”

“ Just would like to get involved somehow. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new in Chicago and interested in getting involved in local Democratic politics. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have been voting for Democrats for 40 years and I need to know more devoted liberal Democrats who aren't afraid they have liberal values. ”

“ I believe the only way to change our country and our world is to band together as a unified party. Both parties of the US Government are archaic and ineffective at present, we must reclaim the Democratic Party in the name of true Progressivism. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, well, I can't tell you why I want these local Meetups just now b/c NSA is probably monitoring this mail... ”

“ I am just curious what you are all about. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet and hang out with sane and moral people unlike the Right Wing Nutjobs ”

“ I've always felt choice was an extremely important issue. I just moved to Chicago from Texas so its nice to meet new people who share the same politcal views! And I want to do everything I can to help keep this choice available to women. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a Political Science major at Roosevelt University and currently I am in a Chicago Politics class and I need to know everything going on in Chicago! ”

“ I would love to get more involved in politics. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm running for 43rd Ward Alderman in Chicago as an independent Democrat. I want to meet other Democrats in my community who want to bring change to their neighborhood and the city! ”

“ I swear, if the democrats do NOT get their act together we are all doomed!!!!! Anyway, I am interested in meeting people around here who are also dedicated liberals! ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because we need to organize better in DuPage County ”

“ I want local Impeach Bush Meetups because... We've had enough!!! ”

“ I am just now recovering from my post-election blues and am ready to look forward to the non-Bush & Company future. ”

“ I am a 55 year old counselor for a domestic violence prevention not-for-profit. Also currently a grad student. Consider my social views to be very liberal. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a new horse owner and I love horses and want to meet more people who share my interest and who I can learn more from. ”