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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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[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 15 points 3 days ago

Screwing the poor is a time honored tradition in capitalism.

From Cracked's article, 5 Cruel Ways Being Poor Is Expensive

  • Household Goods Like Toilet Paper Cost More For Poor People
  • The IRS Audits Poor People More Frequently Than Rich People
  • Poor People Have To Pay Extra To Access Money They've Already Earned
  • "New Customer Fees" Are Thinly Disguised Penalties For Being Poor
  • Nutritional Inequality Goes Much Deeper Than Food Deserts

From another article, 5 Screwed-Up Ways The World's Stacked Against Poor People

  • "Period Poverty" Is A Very Real Problem
  • "Transit Deserts" Keep People From Finding Work
  • Low-Income Housing Is Leaving Residents With Massive Energy Bills
  • Low-Income Neighborhoods Experience Longer Emergency Response Times
  • Low-Income Families Are More Likely To Be Audited

Finally, Why We Can't Stop Hating The Poor

  • We Have Laws Designed To Make The Poor Look Like Assholes
  • The Hate Comes From Some Unexpected Places
  • Poor People Smell Bad
  • The Poor Remind Us That Sometimes The System Is In Fact Bullshit
  • We Have To Believe People Deserve What They Get