Who would win in a battle of beer pong: Amanda Lorber or Hillary Clinton? Eh, who knows — but Mandy sure can one-up the presidential candidate’s competitive practices.

Episode two was filmed many moons ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. The brainstorming meeting wasn’t executed as poorly as it seemed to be on screen. MTV filmed its rowdy inception, but failed to show its incredible productivity, where the exchange of ideas was at its best.

Aside from clearing up misconceptions, my main reason for writing this blog is to present an analogy. After watching the episode, I noticed a glaring familiarity between the situation between my peers and me and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama during the most recent democratic debate. I watched the screen and noticed the consuming glimmer of passion that seized our eyes, the exchange of heated glances, and the putrid stink of unrelenting competition. (Just to clarify before I continue rambling: I’m not a fan of Ms. Clinton. I prefer the rather idealistic platforms, notions, and eloquence of Senator Obama.)

The comparison can be extended to the childish intolerance that both candidates display for one another. They make their crippling personal attacks quite publicly and disparage one another at any chance they’re given. The grand irony revolves around the fact that they battle it out for the good of the same political party. Both support the same ideals, and both want to put a gargantuan Band-Aid on our wounded country. Their unwavering (and often cruel) competition can only further deteriorate democracy, perhaps negatively influencing the election. Then, of course, their hard work and campaigns will be made useless. Fortunately, when it comes to crunch time, The Circuit editorial staff comes together for our common goal: to put out an amazing publication. This fact remains one of lesser known status because significant meetings and brainstorming sessions aren’t often given the airtime. The Circuit staff, unlike the presidential candidates, are able to put aside negativity for the greater good of our final product.