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@zedvictor4
It is difficult, if not impossible, to definitively know if someone is "pretending" to meditate because meditation is an internal, mental process that cannot be externally verified [1]. External indicators only reflect outward behavior, not inner experience
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@zedvictor4
I need to improve my distance with more arm throwing exercises.
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The country Sounds very inviting.
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But the others aren’t as ambitious. Turkey, China, NKorea and Hungary comes to mind.
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@zedvictor4
Then it wouldn’t be called the arctic dip.
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@zedvictor4
I don’t use labels nor do I use profanities. That’s how I avoid being banned.
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@zedvictor4
When you have four wives, you get them to take turns.
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@zedvictor4
That’s being really smart. I’ll get my dart board out.
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@zedvictor4
I used to drive a Mercedes Benz. So I know where you are going.
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@zedvictor4
The world will be a lot safer without the two.
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@zedvictor4
It has to be before….before it shrinks from the cold.
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@zedvictor4
There are two paths to self discovery. Religion and psychology.
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@zedvictor4
The men found a way out. They were allowed to have several wives.
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@zedvictor4
I wouldn’t encourage that. You could get arrested.
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@zedvictor4
A Tesla is still safer than being found in a Chinese EV.
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@zedvictor4
Here is an interesting topic by Harikrish.
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@zedvictor4
Judaism doesn't have an official stance on Mary
, viewing her generally as a historical Jewish woman, mother of Jesus, but not divinely significant, with respect often tempered by historical conflict and the Christian theological divide over Jesus's Messiahship; some individual Jews may show fascination, while others hold negative views due to Christian persecution, but mainstream Judaism largely considers her irrelevant to Jewish faith, similar to other figures from other religions.
So it had to do with Jesus being gay.
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@zedvictor4
JD Vance is not a know fighter. Though he shoots his mouth as much as Trump.
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@zedvictor4
I am safe. I drive a Tesla.
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@zedvictor4
Trump needs Putin’s vote o win the Nobel Peace prize. He has Kim Junk Un’s.
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@zedvictor4
You will find plenty of great topics to discuss here.
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@zedvictor4
You are doing well. By balancing solitude with healthy social connection is key for true recovery, note Ethos Behavioral Health, Lifestyle → Sustainability Directoryand Psychology Today.
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@zedvictor4
He did it so we could learn from his mistake. That was why the Jews demanded Jesus be crucified.
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Trump will change the rules at UFC before he invites Putin.
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@zedvictor4
Greenland's beauty lies in its vast, untouched Arctic wilderness, dominated by the immense Ice Sheet, colossal icebergs, deep fjords, and rugged mountains, offering dramatic landscapes and unique phenomena like the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun, alongside vibrant Inuit culture, colorful settlements, and opportunities to see Arctic wildlife. It's a place of extreme contrasts, where ancient ice meets dramatic coastlines and traditional life thrives amidst raw nature.
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@zedvictor4
Trump has bomber 7 countries in 2025. Those include..Venezuela , Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Iran, Libya, and now Niger and Iraq. Yet he claims the Nobel Peace prize.
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@zedvictor4
Hope Trump doesn’t surrender to Putin after winning Greenland and Venezuela.
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@zedvictor4
Remember the best American president Obama came from Hawaii.
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@zedvictor4
You are on Debateart. We don’t have the same problems here.
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@zedvictor4
Trump invading Greenland after Venezuela will certainly be historic.
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@zedvictor4
The United States' annexation of Hawaii is widely considered to have been illegal under the principles of international law at the time and by contemporary standards
. In 1993, the U.S. Congress passed the Apology Resolution (Public Law 103-150), which formally acknowledged that the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom monarchy was an illegal act and apologized to the Native Hawaiian people.
Key Events and Illegality
- Overthrow of the Monarchy (1893): A group of American and European businessmen and landowners, known as the Committee of Safety, staged a coup d'état against Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. U.S. Marines from the USS Boston landed in Honolulu at the request of the U.S. Minister to Hawaii, John L. Stevens, which intimidated the Queen's forces and was instrumental to the coup's success. President Grover Cleveland later commissioned the Blount Report, which concluded the U.S. had acted improperly and against the will of the Native Hawaiian people.
- Refusal to Restore the Queen: Although President Cleveland initially sought to restore Queen Liliʻuokalani to power, the provisional government, led by Sanford B. Dole, refused to step down and declared the independent Republic of Hawaii in 1894.
- Annexation (1898): Annexation by the U.S. was achieved in 1898 through a congressional joint resolution (the Newlands Resolution), rather than a formal treaty. This method was used because a treaty of annexation would have required a two-thirds majority in the Senate, which was difficult to achieve due to opposition from some senators and a mass petition campaign by Native Hawaiians against it.
- Apology Resolution (1993): A century after the overthrow, the U.S. government passed a formal apology, acknowledging its role in the "illegal overthrow" and that the Native Hawaiian people never relinquished their claims to sovereignty.
Ongoing Implications
The Apology Resolution gave significant momentum to the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, which argues that the U.S. presence in the islands constitutes a prolonged and illegal occupation under international law. Sovereignty advocates point out that the 1959 statehood vote, in which 93% of voters approved statehood, did not offer an option for full independence and by that time most voters were not Native Hawaiians.
The debate continues today over the legal and political status of Hawaii, with many Native Hawaiians seeking some form of self-determination or federal recognition similar to that provided to Native American tribes.
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Marxism is still considered relevant and "working" today as a framework for analyzing capitalism, inequality, and power, influencing social movements and academic fields
, though its original predictions (like inevitable proletarian revolution) are debated, with its core concepts adapted to analyze modern issues like globalization and the digital divide. While some see its state-controlled models as outdated, its critiques of exploitation, alienation, and economic crises remain powerful tools for understanding contemporary society, influencing protests and social analysis worldwide, particularly in understanding wealth concentration and corporate influence.
Why Marxism is still relevant
- Analytical tool: Marxist concepts like class struggle, alienation, and surplus value offer critical lenses to analyze modern economic structures, global financial crises, and wealth disparities.
- Social movements: Ideas from Marxism inspire modern movements (like Occupy Wall Street) challenging inequality, corporate power, and systemic injustice.
- Academic influence: It's integral to sociology, political science, cultural studies, and literary criticism, providing frameworks for understanding power dynamics.
- Adaptability: Marxist thought continues to evolve, with adaptations (like Gramsci's hegemony) offering new ways to understand cultural and political domination, not just economic control.
Criticisms and debates
- Outdated predictions: Marx's specific prediction of a proletarian revolution hasn't materialized as he foresaw, and some argue his labor theory of value is less applicable today.
- Implementation issues: Historical attempts to implement Marxist-Leninist states faced major challenges and failures, leading to skepticism.
Marxism persists not necessarily as a blueprint for a specific future society, but as a potent critical theory explaining the persistent tensions, inequalities, and crises inherent in capitalist systems, continuing to shape how many people interpret the world and advocate for change.
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Trump’s rating will go up after he captured Maduro from Venezuela and promised to run the country after taking their oil.
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Hitler should be seen as the modern Moses. He sent the Jews packing to Israel their promised homeland.
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Trump is a very strong candidate. He is a cult figure and a media expert.
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@ADreamOfLiberty
If Trump won the 2024 election fairly then his 2020 election loss was a fraud. Trump was vindicated.
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@Vul_Yol
intentional solitude (positive isolation) is good for healing by allowing deep reflection, self-awareness, and emotional processing away from external noise, but forced isolation (loneliness) is harmful and hinders healing by fostering depression, negative self-talk, and disconnection, so balancing solitude with healthy social connection is key for true recovery, note Ethos Behavioral Health, Lifestyle → Sustainability Directoryand Psychology Today.
Benefits of Healthy Solitude (Positive Isolation)
- Deepens Self-Awareness: Helps you understand your triggers, needs, and values without distraction.
- Improves Emotional Regulation: Teaches you to sit with difficult emotions and not react impulsively.
- Fosters Creativity & Spirituality: Provides space for meditation, journaling, or connecting with your inner voice.
- Rebuilds Confidence: Shows you that you can be your own source of strength.
Dangers of Unhealthy Isolation (Loneliness)
- Intensifies Depression: Can create a dark space where depression and negative self-talk flourish.
- Worsens Trauma: Prevents you from practicing healthy connection, which is often needed for relational healing, say anniewright.com and Lux Counseling.
- Physiological Harm: Linked to anxiety, poor health behaviors, high blood pressure, and impaired immunity, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Finding Balance
- Intentionality: Use alone time for recharging and practicing calming activities, not avoiding people.
- Moderation: Take breaks for social connection, even short ones, as relationships are crucial for healing, say New Hope Ranch and Healing Pines Recovery.
- Seek Support: Don't try to heal entirely alone; connecting with safe people or professionals is vital.
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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.
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@roxcntrum
Great opportunity to try other dating sites.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
AI is diminishing the need for debates. More intelligent answers can be found.
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What is the Hinamatsuri anime about?
The comfortable life of committed bachelor and efficient yakuza Nitta is interrupted when a strange girl with psychic powers comes to live with him. The comfortable life of committed bachelor and efficient yakuza Nitta is interrupted when a strange girl with psychic powers comes to live with him.
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@antonmangli
I am sorry No one speaks Indonesian in our group. Try translating to English before posting.
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