“ I want these local Meetups because..I am mostly against Republican opposition to stem cell research and oppression of Free speech, i.e. the FCC and its campaign against anything remotely outside of conservative christian doctrine. ”

“ Would love to meet some feminists in Central Jersey - more than happy to help get things started if there are others out there! ”

“ hello from fitz. ”

“ "I want these local Meetups because I am interested to share my views and hear what other's think about this topic. ”

“ My name is Adam. I think that it is a fairly universal trait for people to soak up the energy of those by whom they are surrounded. I think that this is true in my case, only more so. By joining this group, i'm hoping that I'll benefit. ”

“ I think people at this group will help each other deal with the reality that there is no ultimate truth, and that we have to make our own reality within the world we seem to be caught up in. ”

“ Hoping to meet others with similar interests. I won't find them at my job...but I know "yiz" are out there ! ”

“ hi everyone...... ”

“ I would like to meet other programmers. I am particularly interested in programs for finance, statistics and electronic trading. ”

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

“ Extremely passionate about issues of social inequality, especially pertaining to medical and mental health care. Also interested in political and peace movements. ”

“ "Livestock" makes more Green House Gasses than ALL SUVs+cars+trains+trucks+ships and 'slashies' the animal's rights. Let's go Veg, live longer, have fun, save the world! ”

“ my name is jennifer and i have loved films since my father took me to see charlie chaplin as a child. ”

“ 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/ ) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a firm believer in civil liberty. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I want to be a part of history and follow the candicacy of Mr Barack Obama ”

“ I really love coffee, but have had a difficult time finding delicious coffee in this city. Help! ”

“ Hi everyone, I am organizer for NYC ASL Meetup and now I organize Young Adult Hard of Hearing Meetup. Try to join both, NYC ASL for ASL lessons and practice and YAHH for a social hour with Deaf and Hard of Hearing get togethers. Pool, Bowling, etc. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for energetic people who want to get involved in a fun and exciting state senate race in the 34th District. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I can meet like minded people for discussion. ”

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

“ I want local John Edwards / One America Meetups because we need a real progressive change in the U.S. ”

“ I look forward to sharing my own and hearing others' travel stories. ”

“ I want local 24 Meetups because it's very difficult to find fans who are as enthusiastic as we are about the show to watch together. It would be great if we can meet and watch the show when it is on and share in the non-stop thrill ride! ”

“ Would you join in our HI based effort, called Downloaders 4 Dennis, which is focusing on converting some 5 million of the online Music downloading population to Dennis K 'adherents'(a necessary first step prior to becoming outright supporters)? This is on ”

“ local involvedment = universal evolution: 35 y.o. Urantian seeks, "2 add the spice of life 2 the everyday meal" 2 quote a friend. Just moved 2 NYC - Sept. 04 after 9 years N San Francisco, looking 2 get involved 4 humanity, ME, & Stewie Griffin. ”

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

“ Heather Woodfield Democracy for NYC http://www.DemocracyforNYC.org ”

“ I've been a resident of Sussex County for the past 20 years-I was politically active against welfare reform in the mid-90's. I'm a licensed clinical social worker, and looking forward to getting involved again!! ”

“ Wake up the apolitical. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love being outdoors, and being with like-minded people. After spending all week in gopher-town (that is what my office feels like). I have to get out and get away. ”

“ Hello, my name is Christian Dubuche, I'm a iL at Howard University School of Law and I'm very interested in Beating Bush and replacing him with John F. Kerry. I think it's a no brainer that he's more qualified, a better fit for the office. ”

“ Chris. As single parents, you have experienced the horror of Family/Supreme court. It is anti family. Join the team of WOMEN & MEN, and common New Yorkers dedicated to changing the law. e-mail me at cdh1500@yahoo.com for more detail. ”