“ My name is Frank Bogardus from California... I wanted to hear more about the Frank Bogardus in Albany...never know, could be a long lost relative... ”

“ I'd like to be more involved in local politics in East Greenbush/Rensselaer County ”

“ I'm interested in politics and would like to meet other people who are, especially Democrats. Don't know who I'm favoring yet for 2008. What's with all the anonymous people? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because John Edwards is the only candidate I have been able to believe in...in a very long time. Please help me support his candidacy. http://johnedwards.com/action/contribute/mygrassroots/?page_id=Mjg2MzY ”

“ Hi, I am originally from Poland and have been living in the States since 1977. Want to speak Polish with other folks but there are not too many Polish people in Albany at all. Miss speaking Polish!! ”

“ I am involved in Local Policitcs in Troy, and with the Rensselaer County Young Democrats. ”

“ I am mom of a 3yr.. old, 7 yr. old, 9 yr. old and a 15 yr. old. ”

“ Hi, I'm Phil and very interested in working against the propaganda of the mainstream media as well as in taking action in local media to help creaste better awareness. ”

“ My family and I typical witches..ha ha in other words hard to label. I am stregha and shamanistic interests native american and kaballah. Old musicians new to burlington. We like potlucks music and enjoying the etheric worlds. Raven ”

“ Michael F. Wilcox Alford, Massachusetts mfw@mfw.us If you would like to sign up for my email list(s), go to http://www.mfw.us/lists/?p=subscribe ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because it is the best forum to meet other Democrats who try to make a difference sharing ideas and resources. ”

“ I want to help Eliot Spitzer become our next Governor. ”

“ Hey, I love foreign and indie films (especially Asian). I go to the Spectrum occasionally, but watch a lot more on vhs and dvd. I'm into plays and musicals as well, if any other members are interested in joining me for a theater night. ”

“ I'm JJ Johnson, living in Schenectady. I've been involved in activism for peace & the environment for years. I write poetry on these & other concerns, read out at open mics in Albany & Schenectady & host open mic poetry in Schndy @ Moon & River Cafe. ”

“ Hi i am 24, and i live in downtown albany. I work at fox 23 News, and i love poker. I usually play online, only because i can't find anyone around here to start up a game. I'm all about hold 'em (Omaha & Texas). ”

“ It is not reasonable to assume rectitude in government. An interesting read is the Declaration of Independence. How many people have actually read it? The similarities of the situation of then and now is profound ”

“ I am a resident of Delmar, married with two young daughters, an attorney (litigator) at a downtown firm, runner and Yankees enthusiast, looking forward to four years of President Kerry ”

“ I'm from Bucks & have been in the US for 9 years starting with Albany for grad school, stints in NYC, & our home now in E.Chatham. Love a pint at Jackson's & Peint y Grwr & the Brit food from Chatham's Grainery. Usually make annual pilgrimages to UK. ”

“ I am a college student out of Albany, NY. I have been a liberal at heart my whole life and I feel it's time for a regime change in Washington. I believe that John Kerry is the man to do that. ”

“ Hello, my name is John Bull. I am a husband and a father. I am an architect in training. I am also a Democrat that is very upset at the direction our country is heading. Number 1 goal... get Bush OUT!!! ”

“ It has never been more important Democrats to come together in solidarity as this upcoming presidential election! ”

“ Hi all, I previously ran some meetings locally before the site started to charge $. I am a Democrat newly elected to Colonie Town Board, and a lifelong fan of Sci-Fi/Fantasy. I would like to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ I plan on attending the March - I am disgusted at the way woman's rights are being chipped away ~ ”

“ want to meet other writers and people with writer sensibility. ”

“ I am a mother of two college students- one soon to be finished and am an adult education teacher in a program sponsored through SUNY. I am the president of my very small bargaining unit. I am also an avid hiker and environmentalist. ”

“ My name is Patricia (Pat) Friesen and I am the Meetup Coordinator for Saratoga Springs, New York. ”

“ Hello! ”

“ I am not a typical person who would participate in any kind of politiaca activity, but I am so terrified of what is going in America since the Bushes took the charg of it, that I am ready to do anything, short of suiced bombing, to get rid of them. ”

“ I'm an alum of now inactive Sigma Zeta at University at Albany,now live in Albany and work for Albany Fire Dept., Albany County Sheriff's Dept., and Empire Ambulance in Troy. I'd like to meet up with Chi Phi's, active or alumni, that are around. ”

“ Have heard good things about Howard Dean and want to learn more. ”

“ Former board member, CDGLCC; Long time Albany resident. Co-chair, Robert F. Kennedy Democratic Club. ”

“ My one objective is to defeat Bush! ”