Democratization of Foreign Policy

Do you ever hear about Darfur and think, "Wow, that's awful."

Wish you could do something to help while watching Pablo the Pool Boy and thinking about your next jewelry purchase?

Me too.

Good news! There's a way for even frustrated housewives to make a difference. Sudan. Congo. Burma, too. All from the comfort of your own sex swing. The one that goes all the way back.

According to John Prendergast with Enough there are "Things you can do in five minutes" to put pressure on Sudan's government:

1) Cleanse your investment portfolio of companies that do business in Sudan.

2) Urge company 401(k) supervisors to do the same.

3) Join a "Save Darfur" group and receive their email bulletins.

4) Dial 1-800-GENOCIDE, listen to a briefing and then be patched through to your congressional representative or the White House to leave your own message. Try not to use the term assbag. I know it's hard.

Simple as that. Cause we can all do something.

Sometimes while getting our toes done, even.

So why not give it a try.