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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 most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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The "right of free speech" should be replaced by "the right tot be heard"

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[–] Whelks_chance@lemmy.world 17 points 23 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 3 points 23 hours ago

ALWAYS relevant.

[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 14 points 23 hours ago

No.

Freedom of speech protects you from government action not individual action.

[–] A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip 6 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Also, "Tot"? You wrote it twice so I'm guessing it's not just a typo?

[–] kutt@lemmy.world 3 points 19 hours ago

Vielleicht ist er tot

[–] Janx@piefed.social 1 points 17 hours ago

Thank you for signaling that you should be tagged and blocked. Obviously, people are allowed to say whatever dumb stuff they want, that's literally in our constitution. But no, I don't have to listen to it, and that will never be a law...

[–] PierceTheBubble@lemmy.ml 1 points 18 hours ago

So not just speech, but any sound one could be responsible for? Like screaming, loud music in the middle of the night, or ripping a fat fart. Sounds like a solid idea

[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago
[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 1 points 23 hours ago (1 children)
[–] SolidShake@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

He thinks trump should have the right to explain himself and people have to listen. Idk I'm making this up

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Oh. It's Trump's fault. Cool cool.

[–] SolidShake@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

You didn't comprehend what I said....