“ I want these meet ups to contribute to the election of Mr Obama. I feel that we need a change and I would like to be a part of making it happen! ”

“ Hi! I hope to meet people who believe in critical thinking and conscientious action...and practice both with massive doses of humor. ”

“ Hi. I'm a middle aged white male independent, deeply concerned about the direction our country has taken since 9/11 under the Bush administration and the neoconservatives who make and support their policies. ”

“ I'm sorry he dropped out of the presidential race. He's sure a heck more Christ like than our "Christian President." ”

“ I feel that Obama is the answer for CHANGE!!! I want to meet w/people who also want to help the campaign and know that OBAMA is the ONE!!! Our country is a mess right now...and I think Barack is our only hope.... ”

“ I have two POMS and I LOVE them! Anyone else want to talk with me? warrior_womyn31@yahoo.com ”

“ Hi, My names Mark. I was never really political unti about 2 years ago, and well once you start paying attentioon, you can't just go back to being ignorant. ”

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“ Hello, My name is Noah; I'm a writer, poet, Hip Hop Head etc. I previously was the editor of Houston Style Magazine; however, now I'm freelancing and about to be the editor of a web 'zine. In need of writers and artists. ”

“ I am on the Democracy For Houston Steering Committee. DFH HAS an ACTIVE presence and VOICE in local politics. You can join our group online: http://www.dfalink.com/group.php?id=130 or go to our website: http://www.democracyforhouston.org ”

“ Hi my name's Chris. I'm a native Houstonian and I don't know anyone that rides a horse or owns an oilwell. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it allows for small communities the opportunity to discuss maters of their interest and needs. communicate local and national issues ”

“ Educator, Songwriter, Internet Broadcaster. "Charter Schools are nothing more than a Wefare Approach to Priviledge." says Misterlloyd. ”

“ Hello, I'm Kim; I'm fed up and I'm not going to take it anymore. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper and voice your concerns today! ”

“ nee The Hague 7/27/21; Old Fart. Ex-kibbutznik, truck driver, union organizer; Veteran WW-2 Dutch brigade, Normandy, Arnhem, liberation of The Hague, Israel Independence war 1948/49. USA 1949, Houston 1959, published writer ”

“ I do art whenever I have a chance, love creating beautiful surroundings, I am selfemployed and look forward to meeting people who can share interior design activity experiences. ”

“ I am shocked by the direction we seem to be moving in this country; perhaps we can redirect. ”

“ Hi, I one of those lonely Democrats out here in Bush land. I am an Environmental Consultant and have been involved in environmental work for the past 30 years. I am also an artist. I am married and we have two teen age sons. ”

“ I am a member of the Harris County Appraisal Review Board. I practiced law for 23 years before retiring, and now am interested in getting to know a variety of people from the Houston community. ”

“ I am a proud, liberal, progressive democrat living in NW Houston. I have yet to meet anyone who shares my mind set. I feel isolated and desire to meet other progressive people as well as do my share to help get Kerry elected. ”

“ Hi Ron Marr here. I work in groups seeking peace, justice, reconcililation, and interfaith understanding. I want to hear from other "progressives" w an interest in The Interfaith Alliance for Iclusiveness & an interfiath worship service in June. ”

“ Hello, my name is Jay K., founder of Ex-Pentecostals.org! For those not in a community with an active meetup, join us on Meetup day in our chatroom at http://pub61.ezboard.com/bexpentecostalforums ! ”