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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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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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[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 22 points 4 days ago (1 children)

In Australia government funding is distributed to political parties based on the number of first preference votes they get as well so even if your first choice doesn't get in, you still helped them by putting them first.

[–] x00za@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 4 days ago

Yeah, even getting a party 1 seat can be great. They are required to be heard. They can raise issues which the other parties must address.