“ My wife, Marsha, and I have recently moved to Columbia County from the Atlanta area. We are interested in environmental issues as well as supporting civil rights. We are disappointed with the views and policies of the current administration. ”

“ Would like to meet some like-minded people here in SC - we feel culturally surrounded by right-wing, fundamentalist strangers. ”

“ I would like to meet others who share a serious interest in UFOs. ”

“ I am new to the Simpsonville area, but I am a native of SC. I am looking forward to meeting people in the area who have the same political views. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they are needed desperately, let's get this Party started! ”

“ I'm Sara and I've been surrounded by paranormal activity my entire life through my mother and our close friends. Only since my move to Georgia has it started to affect me directly. I'm interested in figuring out what's going on around me! ”

“ I am looking for beginner Hold ' em games during the day. I don't drive at night. Or, if I could bum a ride that would be good too. I live in Greenville near the Laurens Rd - I85 intersection. If not "friendly games", don't want 'em. Perry ”

“ New to Columbia county and feeling alone in a sea of right wing christian republicans. Looking for some Democrats! ”

“ I'M PRESENTLY SERVING AS THE 1ST VICE CHAIR FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY AND HAVE BEEN A MEMBER SINCE 2000. I AM MARRIED TO JOHN FITZPATRICK AND HAVE 3 GROWN CHILDREN AND 9 GRANDKIDS. I ENJOY ALL THE LIKE MINDED PEOPLE I HAVE MET THRU THE COL. COUNTY DEM. PAR ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe Hillary the voice of reason and solidarity in our country - Clinton '08!!! ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups while discussion of democracy is still permitted. The (Bush) Cheney-Rove imperialistic march to world domination needs to be stopped. Too much power, money, personal favors. We need checks & balance and change. ”

“ I have been very pro-active in tryiny to elect Democratic candidates in 2004. I believe that The Presidential race results were fraudulant and am doing what I can to force an investigation and recount. I do not believe America can endure 4 more years of ”

“ I am a young that has worked on may democratic campagns. I am from Pendleton and I am back home to meet with some great Dems ”

“ I am an American with an African heritage; single, retired female. It's time we got it right and took our country back. I believe the "government" is all of us; not just a few. ”