Our next meetup is February 18th.
In the last month, the Democratic Party Meetup has exploded in numbers and interest. The show down between the candidates in primaries, and the power of organization and media has convinced many people who were interested in the marquis (sic) match up - that the party matters.
6000 people in the last month have said they want to join with fellow Democrats and meet other people who remember that the party of the people needs people - while the party of the privileged runs clownbrawl.glom.
The Democratic party meetup is an important first step, it is a way to get the party to realize that new political means can be used to advance the ideas of the Democratic Party, build connection and begin the work upon the unfinished business begun so long ago.
It's also a ton of fun to be with people who won't bat an eye when you talk about Bush's borrow to bankruptcy plans, taking the courts out of reactionary hands, and building a progressive future. It's a ton of fun to hear how other people are making a difference and how to join in.
The DNC, DSCC and other Democratic organizations have some young, bright and aggressive people on this - and showing up is a great way of showing the party elders, still doubtful about how effective this will be - that there are Americans with the energy and the willingness to fight for what we believe in.