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Showerthoughts

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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. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] insanemantis@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

And that's where we realize that the two party system is hollow and doesn't actually represent anything other than greed

If the GOP actually stood for tradition, we would go back to single income households

If the GOP actually stood for self-determination, anyone could change their gender on legal documents

If the GOP actually stood for hard work and personal responsibility, taxes would be proportionately higher for the mega rich, and the working class would be getting proper compensation

If the GOP actually stood for the 2nd amendment, Alex Pretti wouldn't have been shot to death simply for having a gun on his waist

If the GOP actually stood for Christianity, there would be homes for the homeless everywhere

If the GOP actually stood for isolationism, then this country would not be practicing genocidal foreign policy

And if the GOP actually stood for small government, well there wouldn't be this whole... craziness

Edit: why the booing? If I'm wrong then tell me why you think that

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Any downvotes are people thinking you're promoting "they're both the same". Though I'm not sure why you called out the two party system and only highlighted the GOP.

[–] insanemantis@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

Well we're on the subject of the GOP, so of course I'll be focusing on their contradictions. If I gave the democratic party a similar treatment then I'd be writing an essay