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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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We are a lot more alike than we are different (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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Most people just want a good life. If we stopped seeing each other as the enemies the world could be better.

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

Yes, it gets problematic as soon as extreme positions and mentalities enter the equation. All extrem positions are toxic, extreme left, extreme right, extreme religious (any religion), extreme fans of a sports club, extreme anything doesn't matter.

If we could find some kind of balance, some true middle ground without huge extremes, then the world would be a much nicer place.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Or maybe work more on joint legislation

The way it works now is that each party eventually gets control and reverts previous legislation. Instead they should focus on passing more laws that are more agreeable to both sides.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago

My comment was more in general for all of society, not only political parties.

But yes, for political parties that would be great!