“ I did this once before during the 2004 campaign and met quite a few interesting people. ”

“ I live in a small WASP town & would love to meet other like-minded folk. Peace. :) ”

“ I want to make a positive difference in the world. ”

“ I am organizing the Middletown Straw Poll on Jan 26, 2008 in Middletown,CT. Footage and results of the 2004 event were broadcast by the local network affiliates, as well as in print and radio media. Please see middletownstrawpoll.com for more info. ”

“ I am currently running the Greater Hartford Atheists group here. Please come to our next meeting, which is 1/22/08 ”

“ I'm interested in meeting with other atheists to think and talk with other like minded folks. I'm also a new parent, and I'm thinking about ways to raise my son with a strong moral grounding that doesn't involve religion. ”

“ Atheist, former Christian, surrounded by fundy Christian family and friends. I need some Atheist friends! ”

“ USA PATRIOT Act: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act. How does that not scare you to death? So much for the Bill of Rights, privacy, and basic civil liberties! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm afraid for our country. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm as lefty as they come. ”

“ Co-Chair of New Haven's 7th Ward Democratic Committee ”

“ I want these local Meetups because- I am a lonely closet Atheist! I have told 2 of my best friends and recently my husband. It didn't go over well with my hubby and I realize that I could use the guidance and support of other like minded individuals! ”

“ Hi! I'm a grad student at the U and am just interested in reading some good books with some cool people. I read a ton for school and now want to join a group to get back into reading for fun. ”

“ I like roleplaying of all kinds, and I enjoy learning and teaching new systems. ”

“ Hi! Once upon a time I left the Democrats, because I felt the message was more "us too" with the opposition. But you can't change a party be leaving it. You have to stay in the fight. ”

“ Lesbians *and* literature? Who could ask for more? ”

“ I want local Howard Stern Meetups because as a videographer whose rights to free speech have been violated myself, I believe we all need to stand together and fight these ridiculous laws. ”