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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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Sorry, this is the case on both sides. I'm a leftist, and I see it happen from my side all the time. Deflecting and claiming only Republicans do it is ignorant or blatant gaslighting.

I'm called a nazi sometimes from people in my own party. It 100% happens.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Hell, "gaslighting" itself is a good example of this phenomenon, and it's mostly on the left.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You know your political views are truly independent when both the left and right accuse you of siding with the enemy.

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

Independent.. you mean a dirty centrist?!?

[–] [email protected] -3 points 1 year ago

The hate for anyone who weighs ideas no matter which team they're from is very transparent.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

I'm all for saying both sides are bad, because they are, but I'm guessing you either did something to warrant being called a nazi or found a cringey liberal to argue with.