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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.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
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[–] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Are putting money in the pockets of billionaires? If yes, then no, you're not shopping local.

[–] nebulaone@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

The dilemma is that small local businesses can't compete in pricing and most people struggle financially. One exception is buying produce directly from your local farmer, which probably is cheaper and fresher.

Edit: I'd like to add that even small businesses mostly offer products that are from megacorps anyways, so only a small percentage of the profit goes to the store.

[–] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

You're not wrong and many people cannot afford to chose anything but the cheapest option.

[–] sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago

I have this same question about Amazon and living in Seattle.

[–] AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

How much of their profits do the Waltons put back into the Bentonville economy?

What percentage of the money you spend in that Walmart will stay in Bentonville, versus money you spend in alternative local shops?

[–] ZephyrXero@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

No publicly traded corporations count in the "shop local" concept