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If you're in Bosnia and oppose a nearby nuclear waste site (like the one planned in Croatia at Trgovska Gora), you appeal to 
your own government (BiH Presidency, Ministries, Parliament) to engage Croatia diplomatically, invoke international conventions (Espoo Convention), involve bodies like the IAEA and UN, potentially seek legal action (Ombudsman, international courts, arbitration), and join local/NGO efforts for public pressure, all focused on halting the project and ensuring transboundary environmental protection. 
Who to Appeal To:
  1. Bosnian Government Bodies (Domestic Level):
    • Council of Ministers/Presidency: Formally raise objections and negotiate with Croatia.
    • Parliament: Pass resolutions and demand action (e.g., a resolution opposing the site).
    • Ministries: Ministry of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Environment (for expert teams and policy).
    • Ombudsman: Address grievances, as citizens have done.
  2. Croatian Government (Neighboring State):
    • Directly appeal to Croatian officials (even local ones in Dvor) to reconsider, as they also face opposition.
  3. International Bodies:
    • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): For adherence to nuclear safety standards.
    • United Nations (UN): Through relevant committees for international law and environment.
    • UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE): To enforce the Espoo Convention on environmental impact assessments.
    • European Court of Human Rights (ECHR): As a last resort for human rights violations.
  4. International Courts/Arbitration:
    • If dialogue fails, Bosnia has considered international arbitration or court action.
  5. NGOs & Civil Society:
Key Arguments & Actions Used:
  • Espoo Convention: Croatia must consult neighbors on transboundary environmental impacts.
  • Environmental Concerns: Risk to the Una River basin, soil/water contamination.
  • Socio-Economic Impact: Fear of pollution affecting local life and investment.
  • Diplomatic Dialogue: Emphasize good neighborly relations and finding common solutions. 
In essence, a multi-pronged approach involving domestic political action, direct appeals to Croatia, leveraging international environmental law, and public advocacy is used. 

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We’ve been building earthquake-proof structures for a long time.

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Yes, earthquake-resistant structures are highly effective at saving lives and limiting damage by using advanced techniques like base isolation, dampers, and reinforced materials to absorb or redirect seismic energy, though no building is 100% "earthquake-proof" against extremely rare, massive quakes. Modern codes ensure buildings can prevent collapse during significant shaking, protecting occupants and allowing for quicker recovery, unlike older structures not built to seismic standards. 

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I feel like debating is dying everywhere. No one is interested in truth but just interested to spread their ideology/religion. this is why you rarely see people change their mind, their religion or their political ideology.
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AI is diminishing the need for debates. More intelligent answers can be found.
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Increasing enmity between political opposites may play a role.

Or maybe we’re all just shifting to live debates. Idk
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It’s been a while since I last had a cold. This kinda sucks. Not as bad as it could be.
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Merry Christmas (or Merry Late Christmas) to whoever comes across this, be it on site or on internet archive
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Merry Christmas, I hope your cold passes quickly.
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Happy new year to all.
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Almost there...
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2026 finna be my year trust
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Hope you enjoy your stay.
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I failed my New Years resolution this last year,
And it was an easy one,
Just read one book a month.
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I don’t read books a whole lot either.

Just video games and internet browsing.
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Hiya, Merry Christmas. Happy new years

Random thoughts tax: I feel like death acts like 0 Kelvin in that we can only approach it but never experience it. 
Like, you can only die - you won't experience "dead".  In other words, I don't think a person can be "dead" because they can't experience being dead but a person CAN die. 

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You should join DebateCraft.com if you haven’t already.
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New Year’s resolutions are overrated tbh. Just go do stuff.
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 Not my theory, but someone said that countries with colder weather produced harder working cultures; cultures that had to prepare for the winter are more disciplined. Intuitively, I can buy that.
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2,000 posts in this thread folks. We did it.
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A random thought is generally defined as 
an unexpected, spontaneous, and often non-sequitur idea, image, or urge that pops into consciousness without intentional prompting. While they feel chaotic or "unrelated" to current activities, they are often triggered by subtle internal or external factors, such as environmental stimuli, memories, or stress. 
Here is a breakdown of what constitutes a random thought based on different contexts:

Key Characteristics
  • Uninvited: They appear without warning and are often unwanted, particularly when classified as "intrusive".
  • Unrelated to Current Action: They often have little to do with what you are actively doing.
  • Distraction-Driven: They frequently emerge when the brain is at rest or engaged in repetitive, automatic tasks like walking, driving, or washing dishes.
  • "Brain Hiccups": Some researchers view them as mental noise or a "misinterpreted warning signal" from the brain. 

Common Examples
  • Philosophical/Weird Questions: "If two vegans are arguing, is it still considered 'beef'?" or "Why do we say 'take a dump' when you are leaving it?".
  • Sudden Memories: Recalling a specific song from a childhood commercial.
  • "Call of the Void": A fleeting, bizarre urge to jump from a high place or veer into traffic, even with no desire to do so.
  • Absurd Scenarios: Imagining a kangaroo in a suit walking down the street. 

Neuroscience and Psychological Perspective
  • Memory Consolidation: Random thoughts may occur when the brain is linking two existing memories to create a new, potentially useless thought.
  • Default Mode Network: When not focused on a task, the brain enters a "mind-wandering" state, allowing tangential thoughts to bubble up.
  • Creativity: These thoughts are sometimes considered a form of mental entertainment or a necessary part of the creative process.
  • Stress Indicator: While often harmless, a high volume of disturbing random thoughts can be linked to stress, anxiety, or OCD. 

Random vs. Intrusive Thoughts
While often used interchangeably, there is a distinction:
  • Random thoughts are usually harmless, bizarre, or curious thoughts that pass quickly.
  • Intrusive thoughts are a subset of random thoughts that are unwanted, disturbing, and often violent or taboo in nature.