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Before I begin my arguments, keep in mind that I myself do not do drugs, and am not arguing from the perspective of someone who wants drugs legal just so that he or she can be more irresponsible with them. And now for my arguments: 1. The act of taking drugs does not violate rights The responsibility of the government,...
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JorgeLucas
Before I begin my arguments, keep in mind that I myself do not do drugs, and am not arguing from the perspective of someone who wants drugs legal just so that he or she can be more irresponsible with them. And now for my arguments: 1. The act of taking drugs does not violate rights The responsibility of t...
Politics
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All-drugs-should-be-legal/1/
3,999
Thank you for supplying me with intelligent rebuttals. Now for my re-rebuttals! 1. The act of taking drugs does not violate rights The reason civil servants take an oath to protect and defend the country from all enemies is to protect the rights of the citizens. If enemies did not threaten the rights of citizens, there...
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JorgeLucas
Thank you for supplying me with intelligent rebuttals. Now for my re-rebuttals! 1. The act of taking drugs does not violate rights The reason civil servants take an oath to protect and defend the country from all enemies is to protect the rights of the citizens. If enemies did not threaten the rights of c...
Politics
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All-drugs-should-be-legal/1/
4,000
Since this is my closing statement, my rebuttals will be shorter than usual. I will just touch on a few points that my opponent makes. 1. The act of taking drugs does not violate rights My opponent discusses collective rights and individual rights, but what are collective rights without individual rights? They are noth...
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JorgeLucas
Since this is my closing statement, my rebuttals will be shorter than usual. I will just touch on a few points that my opponent makes. 1. The act of taking drugs does not violate rights My opponent discusses collective rights and individual rights, but what are collective rights without individual rights?...
Politics
3
All-drugs-should-be-legal/1/
4,001
No one actually likes anyone else. They only like what the person provides. All love is conditional, all relationships are exchanges. The lines between partner, victim, family, friend, lover, customer, are only drawn by the nature of those provisions, and the effort required to provide them, and how badly each service ...
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bsergent
No one actually likes anyone else. They only like what the person provides. All love is conditional, all relationships are exchanges. The lines between partner, victim, family, friend, lover, customer, are only drawn by the nature of those provisions, and the effort required to provide them, and how badly ea...
Society
0
All-love-is-conditional-all-relationships-are-exchanges./1/
4,062
I suppose I could consider myself one except for that fact that no time frame is specified. Granted my ethics do indeed extend from the idea that the point of life is happiness, but to define it this way leaves a dangerous hole. I deeply respect individual freedoms, but killing a billion people would make those left pr...
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bsergent
I suppose I could consider myself one except for that fact that no time frame is specified. Granted my ethics do indeed extend from the idea that the point of life is happiness, but to define it this way leaves a dangerous hole. I deeply respect individual freedoms, but killing a billion people would make those le...
Society
1
All-love-is-conditional-all-relationships-are-exchanges./1/
4,063
"...you have put the burden upon yourself to prove that there are no examples of a mother loving her child regardless of what the child did or didn't do." Not true. My statement of a negative is a response to an implied positive on your part. By your logic atheists would be obliged to prove god does not exist, which th...
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bsergent
"…you have put the burden upon yourself to prove that there are no examples of a mother loving her child regardless of what the child did or didn't do." Not true. My statement of a negative is a response to an implied positive on your part. By your logic atheists would be obliged to prove god does not exist,...
Society
2
All-love-is-conditional-all-relationships-are-exchanges./1/
4,064
For clarification, would you consider yourself a utilitarian? Where the moral worth of an individual is a measure of their utility relative to you. Utility being generally defined as good or happiness. Ok, lets begin with "All love is conditional". My refutation of this point depends on my ability to generate examples ...
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killa_connor
For clarification, would you consider yourself a utilitarian? Where the moral worth of an individual is a measure of their utility relative to you. Utility being generally defined as good or happiness. Ok, lets begin with "All love is conditional". My refutation of this point depends on my ability to generat...
Society
0
All-love-is-conditional-all-relationships-are-exchanges./1/
4,065
Nice response! Now I'm starting to understand how this debate topic can work in your favor. Conditional in a literal sense can be applied to any uncontrollable condition being met in order to achieve love. The way you're debating against the notion of unconditional love is by pointing out conditions that must be met ev...
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killa_connor
Nice response! Now I'm starting to understand how this debate topic can work in your favor. Conditional in a literal sense can be applied to any uncontrollable condition being met in order to achieve love. The way you're debating against the notion of unconditional love is by pointing out conditions that must be m...
Society
1
All-love-is-conditional-all-relationships-are-exchanges./1/
4,066
Whoa! You started this third round swinging. Many claims to address, lets start with your digression into a discussion on semantics which is drawing away from the real question here, Is love a basic human emotion and therefore inherently conditional? Or is it a state that has emotional biproducts but is not limited by ...
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killa_connor
Whoa! You started this third round swinging. Many claims to address, lets start with your digression into a discussion on semantics which is drawing away from the real question here, Is love a basic human emotion and therefore inherently conditional? Or is it a state that has emotional biproducts but is not limite...
Society
2
All-love-is-conditional-all-relationships-are-exchanges./1/
4,067
First off, let me ask Con one thing, How in the world is equality wrong? Con argues that not all minorities contribute to the community they live in, examples? Everybody (except criminals and people who do not work) contributes to the community. We cannot generalize one race/religion/etc to be all full of criminals and...
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Theunkown
First off, let me ask Con one thing, How in the world is equality wrong? Con argues that not all minorities contribute to the community they live in, examples? Everybody (except criminals and people who do not work) contributes to the community. We cannot generalize one race/religion/etc to be all full o...
Politics
0
All-minorities-should-have-rights/1/
4,087
My opponent has raised a fair point about indigenous south american tribes. He says that their 'culture' dictates them to: a) Tax people to use public roads. b) Bury disabled children c) Use illegal drugs. a) Roads were never a part of indigenous south american culture, (exception of the Incas which are now an extinct ...
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Theunkown
My opponent has raised a fair point about indigenous south american tribes. He says that their 'culture' dictates them to: a) Tax people to use public roads. b) Bury disabled children c) Use illegal drugs. a) Roads were never a part of indigenous south american culture, (exception of the Incas which are now ...
Politics
1
All-minorities-should-have-rights/1/
4,088
Due to forfeit, All points to pro
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Theunkown
Due to forfeit, All points to pro
Politics
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All-minorities-should-have-rights/1/
4,089
I argue that not all minorities contribute beneficially to communities or follow a lifestyle which is healthy or acceptable and therefor some of the modern day activities to give equality to everyone are wrong.
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mildnl
I argue that not all minorities contribute beneficially to communities or follow a lifestyle which is healthy or acceptable and therefor some of the modern day activities to give equality to everyone are wrong.
Politics
0
All-minorities-should-have-rights/1/
4,090
Excuse my spelling, we can have this argument in German if you prefer. I see your point that all but criminals seemingly contribute to the community but I argue that with following example: certain indigenous tribes in south america have rights given to them to accommodate their individual culture and set of believes -...
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mildnl
Excuse my spelling, we can have this argument in German if you prefer. I see your point that all but criminals seemingly contribute to the community but I argue that with following example: certain indigenous tribes in south america have rights given to them to accommodate their individual culture and ...
Politics
1
All-minorities-should-have-rights/1/
4,091
I will be arguing that Allah does not exist, and his place doesn't exist either. Nobody has ever recorded an observation of Allah's abode/home/mansion/cardboard box. I had a friend named Allah once. Actually, his name was Adam. I saw Adam. I have proof of Adam. The Qua-ran isn't proof of Allah. Or his place.
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ADHDavid
I will be arguing that Allah does not exist, and his place doesn't exist either. Nobody has ever recorded an observation of Allah's abode/home/mansion/cardboard box. I had a friend named Allah once. Actually, his name was Adam. I saw Adam. I have proof of Adam. The Qua-ran isn't proof of Allah. Or his place.
Religion
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Allah-exists-without-a-place-according-to-correct-Islamic-belief/1/
4,193
"Allah exists without a place according to correct Islamic belief" Actually, I am arguing that Allah does not exist without a place, which means I can argue that Allah does not exist. The reason I can do this is becuase "Con" means against, so I do not have to be a Muslim to argue against this topic.Pro has failed to p...
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ADHDavid
"Allah exists without a place according to correct Islamic belief" Actually, I am arguing that Allah does not exist without a place, which means I can argue that Allah does not exist. The reason I can do this is becuase "Con" means against, so I do not have to be a Muslim to argue against this topic.Pro ha...
Religion
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Allah-exists-without-a-place-according-to-correct-Islamic-belief/1/
4,194
I extend my arguments from last round, accepting that I have made some grammatical errors.
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ADHDavid
I extend my arguments from last round, accepting that I have made some grammatical errors.
Religion
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Allah-exists-without-a-place-according-to-correct-Islamic-belief/1/
4,195
I extend my arguments here as well, as it seems that Umar has forfieted.
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ADHDavid
I extend my arguments here as well, as it seems that Umar has forfieted.
Religion
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Allah-exists-without-a-place-according-to-correct-Islamic-belief/1/
4,196
I win..forfieture. Winning.
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ADHDavid
I win..forfieture. Winning.
Religion
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Allah-exists-without-a-place-according-to-correct-Islamic-belief/1/
4,197
I ask for the opponent to be Sunni Muslim, well if they hold this belief then they would be Wahhabi/Salafi and not Sunni in reality. The reason I ask for this is so that the sources used are accepted and time is not wasted on the validity of sources as has happened in a previous debate. As a member of Ahlus Sunnah wal ...
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Umar99
I ask for the opponent to be Sunni Muslim, well if they hold this belief then they would be Wahhabi/Salafi and not Sunni in reality. The reason I ask for this is so that the sources used are accepted and time is not wasted on the validity of sources as has happened in a previous debate. As a member of Ahlus ...
Religion
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Allah-exists-without-a-place-according-to-correct-Islamic-belief/1/
4,198
As you can see my opponent has not grasped the nature of this debate and has mistakenly understood this to be a debate about the existence of Allah/God which it clearly is NOT. What the debate IS about is WHAT THE CORRECT ISLAMIC BELIEF is about Allah. I thought I had made this clear for all yet there had to be someone...
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Umar99
As you can see my opponent has not grasped the nature of this debate and has mistakenly understood this to be a debate about the existence of Allah/God which it clearly is NOT. What the debate IS about is WHAT THE CORRECT ISLAMIC BELIEF is about Allah. I thought I had made this clear for all yet there had to be so...
Religion
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Allah-exists-without-a-place-according-to-correct-Islamic-belief/1/
4,199
Allah is a red guy with horns and a pitchfork
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harrytruman
Allah is a red guy with horns and a pitchfork
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Allah-is-a-red-guy-with-horns-and-a-pitchfork/1/
4,200
OK, here is proof; John 10:10: "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." In this case "the thief" is Satan and/or his demons. Mathew 7:16: "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, o...
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harrytruman
OK, here is proof; John 10:10: "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." In this case "the thief" is Satan and/or his demons. Mathew 7:16: "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather...
Religion
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Allah-is-a-red-guy-with-horns-and-a-pitchfork/1/
4,201
Ok, I am going to need to clarify my argument, the god that the Muslim terrorists, the Muslim nations, and the original group of Muslims, I.e. the people who FOUNDED Islam, worship is Satan, I do not believe that the Christian god at the very least would in any circumstances order such acts as these people claim he doe...
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harrytruman
Ok, I am going to need to clarify my argument, the god that the Muslim terrorists, the Muslim nations, and the original group of Muslims, I.e. the people who FOUNDED Islam, worship is Satan, I do not believe that the Christian god at the very least would in any circumstances order such acts as these people claim h...
Religion
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Allah-is-a-red-guy-with-horns-and-a-pitchfork/1/
4,202
So, there are pedophiles who say Satan is evil,
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harrytruman
So, there are pedophiles who say Satan is evil,
Religion
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Allah-is-a-red-guy-with-horns-and-a-pitchfork/1/
4,203
Seriously, ok, the Islamic religion= bad, how, because, one thing you will notice is that in any country where the population is predominately Muslim there is no freedom of religion with the exception of turkey, which is responsible for the Armenian genocide, it doesn"t matter which one, every one of them is pure evil,...
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harrytruman
Seriously, ok, the Islamic religion= bad, how, because, one thing you will notice is that in any country where the population is predominately Muslim there is no freedom of religion with the exception of turkey, which is responsible for the Armenian genocide, it doesn"t matter which one, every one of them is pure ...
Religion
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Allah-is-a-red-guy-with-horns-and-a-pitchfork/1/
4,204
Here's how this works, each side will take a famous quote said by someone, and edit it to a funnier version of itself. For example, instead of "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime" You would instead say: "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day, teach a...
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imabench
Here's how this works, each side will take a famous quote said by someone, and edit it to a funnier version of itself. For example, instead of "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime" You would instead say: "Give a man a fish, you feed...
Miscellaneous
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Altered-Quotes-Contest/1/
4,260
"Four scores and 7 minutes ago" - Abraham Lincoln, after being asked when the Jets started losing to the Patriots in the first quarter.
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imabench
"Four scores and 7 minutes ago" - Abraham Lincoln, after being asked when the Jets started losing to the Patriots in the first quarter.
Miscellaneous
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Altered-Quotes-Contest/1/
4,261
"I am not a cook" - Richard Nixon, after he botched an attempted break-in, oops, I mean BACON-sandwich
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imabench
"I am not a cook" - Richard Nixon, after he botched an attempted break-in, oops, I mean BACON-sandwich
Miscellaneous
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Altered-Quotes-Contest/1/
4,262
"We have nothing to fear, but running out of beer" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt at his bachelor party
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imabench
"We have nothing to fear, but running out of beer" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt at his bachelor party
Miscellaneous
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Altered-Quotes-Contest/1/
4,263
MEGA ROUND. Post THREE altered quotes instead of just one. (Im feeling spontaneous) . . . "To bee, or not to bee" - Shakespeare, while holding his man-sized bumble-bee costume in his hands, trying to decide what to be for Halloween. . . . "My Kingdom for a whore" - King Richard, after his wife declined yet another atte...
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imabench
MEGA ROUND. Post THREE altered quotes instead of just one. (Im feeling spontaneous) . . . "To bee, or not to bee" - Shakespeare, while holding his man-sized bumble-bee costume in his hands, trying to decide what to be for Halloween. . . . "My Kingdom for a whore" - King Richard,...
Miscellaneous
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Altered-Quotes-Contest/1/
4,264
I don't troll people
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LlamaMan
I don't troll people
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Am-I-a-troll/1/
4,299
I did not troll you I simply accepted your debate and invited you to make the first argument. My intent was to start a debate not incite anger so therefore I am not a troll.
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LlamaMan
I did not troll you I simply accepted your debate and invited you to make the first argument. My intent was to start a debate not incite anger so therefore I am not a troll.
Miscellaneous
1
Am-I-a-troll/1/
4,300
Before we begin, allow me to define a few terms. I: "LlamaMan", Con Troll: One who makes online posts (usually for the purpose of self enjoyment) that incite, anger, irritation, arguments, and disruptions. People: "MikeyMike" Pro My opponent trolled me on one of my previous debates, which can be found here: <URL>...
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MikeyMike
Before we begin, allow me to define a few terms. I: "LlamaMan", Con Troll: One who makes online posts (usually for the purpose of self enjoyment) that incite, anger, irritation, arguments, and disruptions. People: "MikeyMike" Pro My opponent trolled me on one of my previous debates, which c...
Miscellaneous
0
Am-I-a-troll/1/
4,301
My opponent did not dispute my definitions I posted in the previous round, meaning he accepts them Nowhere in my definition does it state a troll has to have to intent to incite anger, arguments, disruptions, etc. He incited anger in me, irritated me, and disrupted my debate, whether or not he did this intentionally is...
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MikeyMike
My opponent did not dispute my definitions I posted in the previous round, meaning he accepts them Nowhere in my definition does it state a troll has to have to intent to incite anger, arguments, disruptions, etc. He incited anger in me, irritated me, and disrupted my debate, whether or not he did this...
Miscellaneous
1
Am-I-a-troll/1/
4,302
You absolutely should have to prove your claims on a debate site.
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YeshuaBought
You absolutely should have to prove your claims on a debate site.
Politics
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America-Is-Superior-Change-My-Mind/1/
4,347
You are definately trolling.
0
YeshuaBought
You are definately trolling.
Politics
1
America-Is-Superior-Change-My-Mind/1/
4,348
Please prov your claims or leave me alone.
0
YeshuaBought
Please prov your claims or leave me alone.
Politics
2
America-Is-Superior-Change-My-Mind/1/
4,349
What evidence can you provide for your opion?
0
YeshuaBought
What evidence can you provide for your opion?
Politics
3
America-Is-Superior-Change-My-Mind/1/
4,350
Enjoy your hatefest. I am leaving for greener pastures.
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YeshuaBought
Enjoy your hatefest. I am leaving for greener pastures.
Politics
4
America-Is-Superior-Change-My-Mind/1/
4,351
I accept! I will be argueing the United States does not have the right to interfere millitarirly with the Iranians threat of closing off the straight. To you Pro.
0
RyouofFunce
I accept! I will be argueing the United States does not have the right to interfere millitarirly with the Iranians threat of closing off the straight. To you Pro.
News
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America-and-the-Straights-of-Hormuz-Interference/1/
4,360
Good argument pro! I agree 100 percently with my opponent's definition of the straight. It is a very important trade route and Iran has no rights to close off the parts of the straight that it does not have ownership rights to. We agree, I believe, that they have full rights to close off their part of the straight, and...
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RyouofFunce
Good argument pro! I agree 100 percently with my opponent's definition of the straight. It is a very important trade route and Iran has no rights to close off the parts of the straight that it does not have ownership rights to. We agree, I believe, that they have full rights to close off their part of the straight...
News
1
America-and-the-Straights-of-Hormuz-Interference/1/
4,361
I urge my opponent to have patience, as I have said already it was New Year thus I'm busy and I was out of characters to illustrate my main points. I Hope the voters (and my opponent) have read and appreciated the crisis from Iran's point of view and now see some justifications for Iranian actions. With the battlefield...
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RyouofFunce
I urge my opponent to have patience, as I have said already it was New Year thus I'm busy and I was out of characters to illustrate my main points. I Hope the voters (and my opponent) have read and appreciated the crisis from Iran's point of view and now see some justifications for Iranian actions. With the ...
News
2
America-and-the-Straights-of-Hormuz-Interference/1/
4,362
I start off the last round of this debate on the sad note that my opponent had accused me of going off topic and of "rambling" as a last argument in an attempt to win. However, as I have reminded him, there is no difference between "justification of the United States to intervene militarily" and "whether intervening mi...
0
RyouofFunce
I start off the last round of this debate on the sad note that my opponent had accused me of going off topic and of "rambling" as a last argument in an attempt to win. However, as I have reminded him, there is no difference between "justification of the United States to intervene militarily" and "whether interveni...
News
3
America-and-the-Straights-of-Hormuz-Interference/1/
4,363
When it comes down to the security of not simply the American people, but also countries elsewhere that have had to deal with Terrorist attacks, such as England or Spain, we have seen an issue that could have been solved had we been more persistent in our goal of the prevention of terrorism. Be it either by an increase...
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Gear
When it comes down to the security of not simply the American people, but also countries elsewhere that have had to deal with Terrorist attacks, such as England or Spain, we have seen an issue that could have been solved had we been more persistent in our goal of the prevention of terrorism. Be it either by an inc...
Politics
0
America-had-no-business-using-torture-as-a-way-of-getting-information./1/
4,372
Prior to my responding to your newer arguments, it's necessary to point out that you simply ignored reasons in advocating of Torture, or at least why Torture is not wrong. These are huge in this debate. Primarily look to Nietzsche's views on the end of a divinely-imposed moral order, which will be brought up later on. ...
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Gear
Prior to my responding to your newer arguments, it's necessary to point out that you simply ignored reasons in advocating of Torture, or at least why Torture is not wrong. These are huge in this debate. Primarily look to Nietzsche's views on the end of a divinely-imposed moral order, which will be brought up...
Politics
1
America-had-no-business-using-torture-as-a-way-of-getting-information./1/
4,373
Bush has just vetoed a law that would make certain forms of torture illegal citing that those methods are needed in order to obtain needed information on the war on terror. I disagree with this viewpoint for the following reasons: 1) No information obtained through torture is reliable. 2) What we do to others will be d...
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jinzy
Bush has just vetoed a law that would make certain forms of torture illegal citing that those methods are needed in order to obtain needed information on the war on terror. I disagree with this viewpoint for the following reasons: 1) No information obtained through torture is reliable. 2) What we do to others will...
Politics
0
America-had-no-business-using-torture-as-a-way-of-getting-information./1/
4,374
Point 1: A governmental official at Camp X-ray speaking in regards to human rights violations among detainees stated, "if you don't violate someone's human rights some of the time, you're probably aren't doing your job...." Unfortunately this is the current mentally of our government; whatever the means as long as it h...
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jinzy
Point 1: A governmental official at Camp X-ray speaking in regards to human rights violations among detainees stated, "if you don't violate someone's human rights some of the time, you're probably aren't doing your job…." Unfortunately this is the current mentally of our government; whatever the means as long as i...
Politics
1
America-had-no-business-using-torture-as-a-way-of-getting-information./1/
4,375
First of all I have given you facts in my support of the statement that America has not business using torture to get information. I have proved facts in support of my stance, you have not. You quote John Locke and Nietzsche as if they were a voice on Mt Sinai is ludicrous. At this point I could quote Immanuel Kant who...
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jinzy
First of all I have given you facts in my support of the statement that America has not business using torture to get information. I have proved facts in support of my stance, you have not. You quote John Locke and Nietzsche as if they were a voice on Mt Sinai is ludicrous. At this point I could quote Immanuel Kan...
Politics
2
America-had-no-business-using-torture-as-a-way-of-getting-information./1/
4,376
Hello! I am so excited for this debate, and want to give "Props" to Pro for starting what I hope to be, a great debate. Some quick background info: I, as an atheist stand with the instigator's view on this matter,but the challenge this debate will bring is well worth the time and my acceptance. I will prove that, thoug...
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ASocraticAlpaca
Hello! I am so excited for this debate, and want to give "Props" to Pro for starting what I hope to be, a great debate. Some quick background info: I, as an atheist stand with the instigator's view on this matter,but the challenge this debate will bring is well worth the time and my acceptance. I will prove ...
Religion
0
America-is-a-Christian-Nation/6/
4,389
In this debate I will argue against the claims that America is or was founded as a Christian nation. Pro will thereby argue for those same claims. I am looking forward to a constructive discussion and good luck to pro. Christian: believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ Debate f...
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Toxifrost
In this debate I will argue against the claims that America is or was founded as a Christian nation. Pro will thereby argue for those same claims. I am looking forward to a constructive discussion and good luck to pro. Christian: believing in, or belonging to the religion based ...
Religion
0
America-is-a-Christian-Nation/6/
4,390
Faulty Start Before I get into any actual arguments I'd like to point out that a lot of what pro states he is going to argue is uneccesary. It is already common knowledge that democratic systems can be swayed by personal biases such as religion, it is also common knowledge that many politicians have strong ties to reli...
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Toxifrost
Faulty Start Before I get into any actual arguments I'd like to point out that a lot of what pro states he is going to argue is uneccesary. It is already common knowledge that democratic systems can be swayed by personal biases such as religion, it is also common knowledge that many politicians have strong ties ...
Religion
1
America-is-a-Christian-Nation/6/
4,391
Pro forfeited vote con.
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Toxifrost
Pro forfeited vote con.
Religion
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America-is-a-Christian-Nation/6/
4,392
I accept. In this instance, 'better' shall be defined as: "more desirable, satisfactory, or effective:." In the context of determining whether America is better than Britain, a number of factors should be taken into consideration, including healthcare, education, economy, technology, and crime.
1
etherealvoyager
I accept. In this instance, 'better' shall be defined as: "more desirable, satisfactory, or effective:." In the context of determining whether America is better than Britain, a number of factors should be taken into consideration, including healthcare, education, economy, technology, and crime.
Politics
0
America-is-better-than-Britain/1/
4,400
My opponent has not fulfilled his burden of proof. The resolution has not been affirmed.
1
etherealvoyager
My opponent has not fulfilled his burden of proof. The resolution has not been affirmed.
Politics
1
America-is-better-than-Britain/1/
4,401
A Brief Critique of My Opponent's Arguments My opponent claims America has the most advanced technology. This is not true. First, according to the Global Innovation index, Switzerland is the most innovative, followed by Sweden. The United Kingdom is a full two places ahead of the U.S, coming third. When we look at down...
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etherealvoyager
A Brief Critique of My Opponent's Arguments My opponent claims America has the most advanced technology. This is not true. First, according to the Global Innovation index, Switzerland is the most innovative, followed by Sweden. The United Kingdom is a full two places ahead of the U.S, coming third. When we look ...
Politics
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America-is-better-than-Britain/1/
4,402
Thank you Pro for your initial statements, and for starting this debate. I'll explain my arguments in greater depth in the following rounds, but here are some of my main points: (1) America's economy is the most powerful and innovative in the world (2) America's civil society is embedded with the right values and princ...
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Contra
Thank you Pro for your initial statements, and for starting this debate. I'll explain my arguments in greater depth in the following rounds, but here are some of my main points: (1) America's economy is the most powerful and innovative in the world (2) America's civil society is embedded with the right value...
Politics
0
America-is-on-a-social-and-economic-death-spiral/1/
4,416
In this round I will argue that America is NOT on a "social and economic death spiral". I will also like to a draw a contrast with America compared with previous Great Nations, such as Imperial Rome, the British Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. C1: America has a Powerful Economy The United States has the world's largest...
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Contra
In this round I will argue that America is NOT on a “social and economic death spiral”. I will also like to a draw a contrast with America compared with previous Great Nations, such as Imperial Rome, the British Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. C1: America has a Powerful Economy The United States...
Politics
1
America-is-on-a-social-and-economic-death-spiral/1/
4,417
Carry on.
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Contra
Carry on.
Politics
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America-is-on-a-social-and-economic-death-spiral/1/
4,418
Thanks for reading guys.
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Contra
Thanks for reading guys.
Politics
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America-is-on-a-social-and-economic-death-spiral/1/
4,419
Social Democracy - a country that democratically achieves socialist goals within a Capitalist framework through a strong welfare state and the regulation of private industry. Should - ought to become - I define this contextually America - The United States of America Let me clarify a few points. Firstly, socialism has ...
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SPF
Social Democracy - a country that democratically achieves socialist goals within a Capitalist framework through a strong welfare state and the regulation of private industry. Should - ought to become - I define this contextually America - The United States of America Let me clarify a few points. Firstl...
Politics
0
America-should-become-a-Social-Democracy/1/
4,450
First, I'll address my opponents arguments. 1. Freedom My opponent was missing the point. I wasn't saying that social democracies would have ended slavery any faster. All I was pointing out was that Thomas Paine, a man who arguably was one of our founding fathers, was ahead of his time. Not only did he believe in civil...
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SPF
First, I'll address my opponents arguments. 1. Freedom My opponent was missing the point. I wasn't saying that social democracies would have ended slavery any faster. All I was pointing out was that Thomas Paine, a man who arguably was one of our founding fathers, was ahead of his time. Not only did he belie...
Politics
1
America-should-become-a-Social-Democracy/1/
4,451
Contention 1: Freedom For starters, if America were to become a Social Democracy, our civil liberties will be preserved. We also, would hopefully have the additonal civil liberties of legalized gay marriage. Furthermore, on economic issues, my opponent and I are actually arguing for two different types of freedom. He a...
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SPF
Contention 1: Freedom For starters, if America were to become a Social Democracy, our civil liberties will be preserved. We also, would hopefully have the additonal civil liberties of legalized gay marriage. Furthermore, on economic issues, my opponent and I are actually arguing for two different types of freed...
Politics
2
America-should-become-a-Social-Democracy/1/
4,452
After getting all the proves of terrorist camps and activities in Pakistan by C.I.A and Indian intelligence wing R.A.W America should waste no time in declaring Pakistan a Terrorist state. Pakistan has two faces one where it shakes hand with America and other where it back-stabs it by funding Taliban. It gave shelter t...
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Desertice
After getting all the proves of terrorist camps and activities in Pakistan by C.I.A and Indian intelligence wing R.A.W America should waste no time in declaring Pakistan a Terrorist state. Pakistan has two faces one where it shakes hand with America and other where it back-stabs it by funding Taliban. It gave shel...
Politics
0
America-should-declare-Pakistan-a-terrorist-state/1/
4,453
Well that seems too naive to believe that Osama sneaked into Pakistan without authorities knowing anything about him.He was just few meters away from Military academy in Abbottabad. It was a big mansion without proper legal documents. No body was allowed to sneak inside. Everything was suspicious and the world is talki...
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Desertice
Well that seems too naive to believe that Osama sneaked into Pakistan without authorities knowing anything about him.He was just few meters away from Military academy in Abbottabad. It was a big mansion without proper legal documents. No body was allowed to sneak inside. Everything was suspicious and the world is ...
Politics
1
America-should-declare-Pakistan-a-terrorist-state/1/
4,454
First of all I want to apologize if I have been disrespectful in any means to you or anyone. But you can't understand the problems we are suffering because of Pakistan. Now when you said Osama infiltrated the border without any knowledge of Pakistani authorities , then the world thinks different. when you asked for lin...
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Desertice
First of all I want to apologize if I have been disrespectful in any means to you or anyone. But you can't understand the problems we are suffering because of Pakistan. Now when you said Osama infiltrated the border without any knowledge of Pakistani authorities , then the world thinks different. when you asked fo...
Politics
2
America-should-declare-Pakistan-a-terrorist-state/1/
4,455
Thank you for this interesting debate. Definition Declare- to announce officially <URL>... + Terrorist- a person who terrorizes <URL>... + State- the condition of a person or thing <URL>... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "After getting all the proves of t...
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nerdykiller
Thank you for this interesting debate. Definition Declare- to announce officially http://dictionary.reference.com... + Terrorist- a person who terrorizes http://dictionary.reference.com... + State- the condition of a person or thing http://dictionary.reference.com......
Politics
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America-should-declare-Pakistan-a-terrorist-state/1/
4,456
Thank for your argument. I just have to say that you should put the exact link of the website you got your information rather than just the general website. If you just put <URL> it isn't helpful because how am I going to find the article out from many articles uploaded every day. Rebuttals "Well that seems too naive t...
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nerdykiller
Thank for your argument. I just have to say that you should put the exact link of the website you got your information rather than just the general website. If you just put www.timesofIndia.com it isn't helpful because how am I going to find the article out from many articles uploaded every day. Re...
Politics
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America-should-declare-Pakistan-a-terrorist-state/1/
4,457
I believe that the 2nd ammendment to The United States Constitution needs to be revised. It is one thing to hunt for sport but to bear arms to 'protect yourself' is dodgy.
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sofia_gracie
I believe that the 2nd ammendment to The United States Constitution needs to be revised. It is one thing to hunt for sport but to bear arms to 'protect yourself' is dodgy.
Politics
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American-Gun-Control/1/
4,537
Guns are weapons created for killing & don't belong in general public! The 2nd highest way criminals obtain a gun is by stealing from licensed gun owners. Clearly some gun owners feel no concern of repercussion for failing to ensure these weapons are kept secure. Which is proof out gun laws are way to loose with way to...
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sofia_gracie
Guns are weapons created for killing & don't belong in general public! The 2nd highest way criminals obtain a gun is by stealing from licensed gun owners. Clearly some gun owners feel no concern of repercussion for failing to ensure these weapons are kept secure. Which is proof out gun laws are way to loo...
Politics
1
American-Gun-Control/1/
4,538
I thank my opponent for this debate. Definitions: - Natural Rights and Natural Law = These rights and this law is established in clearity in the American constitution and Bill of Rights. It is the unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This Law is established by our creator. This Law is reflec...
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Gileandos
I thank my opponent for this debate. Definitions: - Natural Rights and Natural Law = These rights and this law is established in clearity in the American constitution and Bill of Rights. It is the unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This Law is established by ou...
Religion
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American-Muslims-and-politics/1/
4,568
Sadly, I was offered no rebuttal. I would have loved to debate this particular topic. I am incredibly dissapointed.
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Gileandos
Sadly, I was offered no rebuttal. I would have loved to debate this particular topic. I am incredibly dissapointed.
Religion
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American-Muslims-and-politics/1/
4,569
I feel that the interests of American Muslims are better and more immediately served by American Muslim participation in grassroots movements and local politics rather than politics on the state or national level.
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NerdyySnipz
I feel that the interests of American Muslims are better and more immediately served by American Muslim participation in grassroots movements and local politics rather than politics on the state or national level.
Religion
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American-Muslims-and-politics/1/
4,570
This is a debate over whether American football or soccer is the better sport. I will be debating that American football is the better sport, while Cond will be arguing that soccer is the better sport. BOP is shared, so Pro needs to prove American football is better or soccer is worse and Con needs to prove that soccer...
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TN05
This is a debate over whether American football or soccer is the better sport. I will be debating that American football is the better sport, while Cond will be arguing that soccer is the better sport. BOP is shared, so Pro needs to prove American football is better or soccer is worse and Con needs to prove t...
Sports
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American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,578
I would like to thank my opponent for accepting this debate; I apologize for my lateness for posting this. I accidentally deleted my whole argument, so I needed to re-write it. I believe American football is a better sport than soccer. Contrary to the popular image of soccer-hating Americans, I don't hate soccer - I've...
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TN05
I would like to thank my opponent for accepting this debate; I apologize for my lateness for posting this. I accidentally deleted my whole argument, so I needed to re-write it. I believe American football is a better sport than soccer. Contrary to the popular image of soccer-hating Americans, I don't hate so...
Sports
1
American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,579
While my opponent makes excellent points, I believe they can be refuted: My opponent argues that soccer is simpler than football, especially at the amateur level. I would like to quote a book: "I started playing football when I was eight or nine years old. In those days there was no [modern entertainment], so e just us...
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TN05
While my opponent makes excellent points, I believe they can be refuted: My opponent argues that soccer is simpler than football, especially at the amateur level. I would like to quote a book: "I started playing football when I was eight or nine years old. In those days there was no [modern entertainment], so e...
Sports
2
American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,580
With the final round upon us, I would like to wish my opponent luck. This has been an excellent debate and I look forward to seeing your final argument, as well as the opinion of the voters. In response to my opponent's rebuttal of my complexity argument: I want to immediately concede that soccer is more than just the ...
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TN05
With the final round upon us, I would like to wish my opponent luck. This has been an excellent debate and I look forward to seeing your final argument, as well as the opinion of the voters. In response to my opponent's rebuttal of my complexity argument: I want to immediately concede that soccer is more t...
Sports
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American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,581
I accept your offer and agree to all the terms and definitions. As a soccer enthusiast I look forward to this debate.
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guesswhat101
I accept your offer and agree to all the terms and definitions. As a soccer enthusiast I look forward to this debate.
Sports
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American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,582
Oh it's fine, ironically the same happened to me. Arguments: 1. Soccer is simple There's a reason soccer is the most popular game in the world and that's because it can be played by almost anyone at anytime. Football requires a specific ball shape as well as being quite difficult to throw the first couple attempts. Soc...
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guesswhat101
Oh it’s fine, ironically the same happened to me. Arguments: 1. Soccer is simple There’s a reason soccer is the most popular game in the world and that’s because it can be played by almost anyone at anytime. Football requires a specific ball shape as well as being quite difficult to throw th...
Sports
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American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,583
I like to order my arguments so I'm going to organize my opponent's arguments (Round 2) numerically. 1. Complexity Yes I will concede that football does have more possibilities when it comes to play calling. The stereotypical football chalkboard, complete with X's and O's is rather accurate, as I played a couple years ...
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guesswhat101
I like to order my arguments so I’m going to organize my opponent's arguments (Round 2) numerically. 1. Complexity Yes I will concede that football does have more possibilities when it comes to play calling. The stereotypical football chalkboard, complete with X’s and O’s is rather accurate, as I playe...
Sports
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American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,584
I apologize if my final argument seems haphazard, I am trying to reply to as many points as possible. Clarification on simplicity I concede that both sports can be played individually, I have a very limited experience of football and didn't mean to imply that only soccer can. I also agree that both sports can be played...
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guesswhat101
I apologize if my final argument seems haphazard, I am trying to reply to as many points as possible. Clarification on simplicity I concede that both sports can be played individually, I have a very limited experience of football and didn't mean to imply that only soccer can. I also agree that both spo...
Sports
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American-football-is-a-better-sport-than-soccer/1/
4,585
The industrial revolution was bad for the United states. It may have been good economically and we may still be using the same ways of making things they did then, but in the end, many children were deprived of an education, many people got injured, and the united states became huge. (I'm sorry, just trying to get some...
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crunchcrunchgoesthewhale
The industrial revolution was bad for the United states. It may have been good economically and we may still be using the same ways of making things they did then, but in the end, many children were deprived of an education, many people got injured, and the united states became huge. (I'm sorry, just trying ...
Education
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American-industrial-revolution-good-or-bad/1/
4,586
I thank my opponent for participating in this tournament DEFINITIONS: Ideal - a conception of something in its perfection( <URL>... ) Beneficial - conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful ( <URL>... ) ARGUMENT: 1A: Accountability "The NCLB Act will strengthen Title I accountability by requiring States to implement sta...
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ournamestoolong
I thank my opponent for participating in this tournament DEFINITIONS: Ideal - a conception of something in its perfection( http://dictionary.reference.com... ) Beneficial - conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful ( http://dictionary.reference.com... ) ARGUMENT: 1A: Accountability ...
Entertainment
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An-ideal-form-of-No-Child-Left-Behind-would-be-beneficial-to-the-welfare-of-the-United-States/1/
4,804
Thank you for responding to this debate. "Realistic- interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical" This definition is irrelevant to this debate, as we are discussing an IDEAL form of NCLB. "Yes, we do need accountability but not the way it is set presently. That's there are some flaws in the law...
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ournamestoolong
Thank you for responding to this debate. "Realistic- interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical" This definition is irrelevant to this debate, as we are discussing an IDEAL form of NCLB. "Yes, we do need accountability but not the way it is set presently. That's there ar...
Entertainment
1
An-ideal-form-of-No-Child-Left-Behind-would-be-beneficial-to-the-welfare-of-the-United-States/1/
4,805
I'm sorry you couldn't post that. Thak you.
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ournamestoolong
I'm sorry you couldn't post that. Thak you.
Entertainment
2
An-ideal-form-of-No-Child-Left-Behind-would-be-beneficial-to-the-welfare-of-the-United-States/1/
4,806
First we must define an omni-god, he is all loving or good, all powerful, and all knowing. This god is also the creator of the universe. Problem of evil basically If God is all-good, he would destroy evil. If God is all-powerful, he could destroy evil. But evil is not destroyed. Therefore, such a God (all-good and all-...
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izbo10
First we must define an omni-god, he is all loving or good, all powerful, and all knowing. This god is also the creator of the universe. Problem of evil basically If God is all-good, he would destroy evil. If God is all-powerful, he could destroy evil. But evil is not destroyed. Therefore, such a God (all-goo...
Religion
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An-omni-god-can-avoid-the-problem-of-evil/1/
4,814
Premise 1: if god created the universe and he is all knowing then finite beings can not possibly be aware of all evils and all goods within their limited scope of knowledge. Since god has an unlimited scope of time through which he can observe his creation what we perceive as evil at the time may actually turn out to b...
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izbo10
Premise 1: if god created the universe and he is all knowing then finite beings can not possibly be aware of all evils and all goods within their limited scope of knowledge. Since god has an unlimited scope of time through which he can observe his creation what we perceive as evil at the time may actually turn ou...
Religion
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An-omni-god-can-avoid-the-problem-of-evil/1/
4,815
Again, I bring up his omniscience and omnipotence. I believe our universe being the best of all possible alternatives is inherent in my opponents argument since he postulated a god that created the universe and omniscience and omnipotence are two of three necessary conditions in order to call him god. Since the best of...
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izbo10
Again, I bring up his omniscience and omnipotence. I believe our universe being the best of all possible alternatives is inherent in my opponents argument since he postulated a god that created the universe and omniscience and omnipotence are two of three necessary conditions in order to call him god. Since the b...
Religion
2
An-omni-god-can-avoid-the-problem-of-evil/1/
4,816
Let me first answer your question: An atom. Now I'll respond to your argument. You state that I must accept omnipresence as an attribute of god. What other attributes must I also accept and why? In addition, I do not need you to prove a god. I need you to prove why an omnipresent god is necessarily atheist.
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Kleptin
Let me first answer your question: An atom. Now I'll respond to your argument. You state that I must accept omnipresence as an attribute of god. What other attributes must I also accept and why? In addition, I do not need you to prove a god. I need you to prove why an omnipresent god is necessari...
Religion
0
An-omnipresent-God-is-an-atheist./1/
4,842
You do understand that your entire argument here is based on nothing but semantics right? Your argument: God makes up the majority of everything. God makes up the majority of us. Therefore, we are God Therefore, God is us. A few of us are atheist Therefore, God is atheist. Problems: 1. The fact that something makes up ...
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Kleptin
You do understand that your entire argument here is based on nothing but semantics right? Your argument: God makes up the majority of everything. God makes up the majority of us. Therefore, we are God Therefore, God is us. A few of us are atheist Therefore, God is atheist. Problems...
Religion
1
An-omnipresent-God-is-an-atheist./1/
4,843
My opponent may provide anything he wishes, I allow him first and last argument out of respect. The only thing I must do is clarify a few terms for this debate. Omnipresent- everywhere all the time the resolution implies the existence of a God with this characteristic, so don't tell me to "prove it", I'll make my case ...
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draxxt
My opponent may provide anything he wishes, I allow him first and last argument out of respect. The only thing I must do is clarify a few terms for this debate. Omnipresent- everywhere all the time the resolution implies the existence of a God with this characteristic, so don't tell me to "prove it", I...
Religion
0
An-omnipresent-God-is-an-atheist./1/
4,844
For the record, my first speech was written simply to set up a simple framework for the debate to prevent any semantics arguments or arguments of style, rather than actual philosophy. "Now I'll respond to your argument. You state that I must accept omnipresence as an attribute of god. What other attributes must I also ...
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draxxt
For the record, my first speech was written simply to set up a simple framework for the debate to prevent any semantics arguments or arguments of style, rather than actual philosophy. "Now I'll respond to your argument. You state that I must accept omnipresence as an attribute of god. What other attributes m...
Religion
1
An-omnipresent-God-is-an-atheist./1/
4,845
Hello, pro, and thanks for the debate opportunity! Claim of pro: The only way to effectively organize and distribute goods and services in absence of the state is to have as capitalist society. True capitalism actually requires there to be no state intervention. Furthermore, anarcho-communist or socialist philosophies ...
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Anarcho-Socialist
Hello, pro, and thanks for the debate opportunity! Claim of pro: The only way to effectively organize and distribute goods and services in absence of the state is to have as capitalist society. True capitalism actually requires there to be no state intervention. Furthermore, anarcho-communist or socialist ph...
Politics
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Anarcho-Capitalism-is-the-only-effective-way-to-have-a-stateless-society/1/
4,896
Extension
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Anarcho-Socialist
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Politics
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Anarcho-Capitalism-is-the-only-effective-way-to-have-a-stateless-society/1/
4,897
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Anarcho-Socialist
Extension
Politics
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Anarcho-Capitalism-is-the-only-effective-way-to-have-a-stateless-society/1/
4,898
Andrew Jackson should NOT be removed from the 20$ bill for the following six reasons. (1) Andrew Jackson was a pioneer. Andrew Jackson rose from the slums of a Scotch Irish settlement to become president of the United States, showing that anybody in America, no matter social or economic class, can become somebody of im...
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dragonb95
Andrew Jackson should NOT be removed from the 20$ bill for the following six reasons. (1) Andrew Jackson was a pioneer. Andrew Jackson rose from the slums of a Scotch Irish settlement to become president of the United States, showing that anybody in America, no matter social or economic class, can become som...
Politics
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Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/
4,913
Andrew Jackson was a product of his times. Any other president from his era on bills were also racists. It is unfair to judge a 19th century man with 21st century standards. Refutations: 1. Indian Removal Act First of all, it should be noted that Jackson was not wholely responsible for the trail of tears. Martin Van Bu...
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dragonb95
Andrew Jackson was a product of his times. Any other president from his era on bills were also racists. It is unfair to judge a 19th century man with 21st century standards. Refutations: 1. Indian Removal Act First of all, it should be noted that Jackson was not wholely responsible for the trail of tears. Mart...
Politics
1
Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/
4,914
Thank you for posting so lucidly. I would like to counter refute my oppoints refutations and then reaffirm by rebuttals. My opponent says this being a pioneer does not mean greatness. This is totally false. I think that rising from poverty to greatness is a sure sign that someone is a good person. If JK Rowling had pol...
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dragonb95
Thank you for posting so lucidly. I would like to counter refute my oppoints refutations and then reaffirm by rebuttals. My opponent says this being a pioneer does not mean greatness. This is totally false. I think that rising from poverty to greatness is a sure sign that someone is a good person. If JK Rowling ...
Politics
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Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/
4,915
My opponent wishes to take a closer look at this debate. He says that my only rebuttal for his trail of tears point was that we can't judge a 18th century man by twenty first century standards, but this is completely false. I also listed a long rebuttal on the political war between the native americans and Jackson and ...
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dragonb95
My opponent wishes to take a closer look at this debate. He says that my only rebuttal for his trail of tears point was that we can't judge a 18th century man by twenty first century standards, but this is completely false. I also listed a long rebuttal on the political war between the native americans and Jackso...
Politics
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Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/
4,916
I will now conclude this debate. I would like to thank my opponent for such lively and punctual rounds. It was a pleasure. Key Refutations 1. My opponent mentioned three of my rebuttals to his trail of tears point but left out my FOURTH AND FIFTH REBUTTAL, which he failed to counter refute, and that is that Jackson did...
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dragonb95
I will now conclude this debate. I would like to thank my opponent for such lively and punctual rounds. It was a pleasure. Key Refutations 1. My opponent mentioned three of my rebuttals to his trail of tears point but left out my FOURTH AND FIFTH REBUTTAL, which he failed to counter refute, and that is that Jac...
Politics
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Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/
4,917