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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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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)

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[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I don't know what the right time is, but it's definitely not presidential elections.

[–] PsychedSy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

That's 100% the right time lol. They get ballot access and funding from these elections.

[–] Suavevillain@lemmy.world -1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Exit polls have shown green voters wouldn't have voted Dems anyway. I don't get the hostility. There is no vote being lost, and Harris said she wants to earn support and is fine with courting people like Dick Cheney. It is a harder path for third parties but I still think they should run.