Clooney/Pitt ‘08!

So, there’s this semi-serious (but mostly joking) whispering among peeps on the internet that George Clooney should (or depending on what you read, is going to) run for president in 2008.

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to political matters, my eyes vote first, so in this case, this is one George I’m willing to support!

Okay, I’m not completely vapid. Important issues matter to me (ugh, that sounds kinda vapid though, huh?). Things like the war, the environment, and the fact that there are people in this country that go without food, water, or electricity is absolutely unbelievable. Can George help fix the problems we face as a country?

A Clooney bid for the White House wouldn’t be that far fetched. I mean, if Kindergarten Cop can be one of our largest state’s governor, and a B-List movie star could be one of our most beloved presidents…a liberal-minded, actor/activist can certainly fill the bill.

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Being in a sorority, I’m always looking to make the world a better place, (and not just for underage drinkers everywhere.)

I’ll admit it’s not entirely selfless. The more philanthropy you do, the better your stance in the “Greek life” community, and the better that is, the better house your sorority or fraternity gets for the following year. But seeing as we’re so small we’re going to get stuck with the same small suite we always get no matter what we do — we tend to actually do charity for charity’s sake.

But you don’t have to be “Greek” to give back to your community, (though it’s my obligation as a sorority girl to urge you to rush in the fall *fake smile*.) In fact, all you have to do is shop!

Yup, charity is right around every corner we turn nowadays from Product Red to the One campaign. Companies everywhere are coming up with clever ways to literally sell good works.

At first, being the jaded girl I am, thought that buying these products did little actual good for the people they claim to help, and that celebs and businesses were just acting like grown up sorors and frats, spending the time to get the good PR.

But with how rapidly “shopping for a cause” and “helping others never goes out of style” became in style, I recognized that regardless of the reasons, these people are getting the word out there and raising awareness. Read More »