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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Avoid politics
- 3.1) NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
- 3.2) Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
- 3.3) Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
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Trying to build viable third parties by voting for them in presidential elections is like trying to build a third door in your house by repeatedly walking into the wall where you want the door to be. (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Ok?

[–] [email protected] -3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Disregard these gatekeepers.

This is an online discussion forum for public discussions.

I see these comments around here, like wtf people getting policing what and where people are commenting.

Childish behavior.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Why do you care if the person you voted for wins?

Someone is trying to gatekeep, that's for sure.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

You...clearly misunderstood my initial post, and that's really funny.

My point isn't that you shouldn't care if they win or not. That's absolutely ridiculous. My point is that you shouldn't choose to vote for someone purely because they have a chance of winning, over someone that aligns better with your political views.

Sometimes I can't believe this app is free...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Which country do you seriously think this post is about?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Other people are entitled to have opinions about US system and participate in discussion as they see fit.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Not if they're telling people what to do, or giving out misinformation they don't.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's honestly a little embarrassing to see Lemmy struggle so much with this kind of thing. Even Reddit was never this bad...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

You're an embarrassment

People here actually care about the future of their country.