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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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When Harris had to pick a VP, all media kinda agreed it should be a white male, to balance the fact that she is black and a woman. So Walz is the DEI hire. (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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If you ask me, I'm upset no one picked up that this consideration was sexist and racist, although it is indeed the best choice for her to win, which reflects how bad US can't get over race and gender.

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[–] [email protected] 68 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Yes, he was the first orange person to be hired as president. He was hired despite Hillary getting more votes because he was the DEI candidate.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

was hired despite Hillary getting more votes because ~~he was the DEI candidate~~ of special admission processes.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

orange person

Oh damn, is oompa-loompa no longer considered acceptable?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Only orange people can say that word now.