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As the affirmation in this debate, I will be giving the reasons as to why Andrew Jackson should be removed from the twenty dollar bill. The burden of proof is on the affirmation in this debate; I must prove why he should be removed from the twenty-dollar bill. Contention One: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson was a firm su... | 0 | eastcoastsamuel |
As the affirmation in this debate, I will be giving the reasons as to why Andrew Jackson should be removed from the twenty dollar bill. The burden of proof is on the affirmation in this debate; I must prove why he should be removed from the twenty-dollar bill.
Contention One: Indian Removal
Andrew Jackson... | Politics | 0 | Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/ | 4,918 |
I would like to thank my opponent for his arguments and for his rebuttals. I will address my opponent's contentions and then move on to my opponent's rebuttals of my own points. My opponent's first contention deals with Andrew Jackson's status of being a pioneer; Jackson rose from the slums to become president, personi... | 0 | eastcoastsamuel |
I would like to thank my opponent for his arguments and for his rebuttals.
I will address my opponent's contentions and then move on to my opponent's rebuttals of my own points.
My opponent's first contention deals with Andrew Jackson's status of being a pioneer; Jackson rose from the slums to become p... | Politics | 1 | Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/ | 4,919 |
Let's take a close look at the debate so far. Let us look at the arguments presented so far. The negation's arguments center around Jackson's being a pioneer, Jacksonian democracy, support of the common man, solution of the national debt, empowering the executive branch and being a war hero. The affirmation's arguments... | 0 | eastcoastsamuel |
Let's take a close look at the debate so far.
Let us look at the arguments presented so far. The negation's arguments center around Jackson's being a pioneer, Jacksonian democracy, support of the common man, solution of the national debt, empowering the executive branch and being a war hero. The affirmation'... | Politics | 2 | Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/ | 4,920 |
Let us go back to the main points of this round and see why the voting issues point to the affirmation. But first, I will address some minor issues made by my opponent. In my opponent's last post, my opponent stated that I needed to mention a person to replace Jackson on the twenty dollar bill. I see no reason as to wh... | 0 | eastcoastsamuel |
Let us go back to the main points of this round and see why the voting issues point to the affirmation.
But first, I will address some minor issues made by my opponent.
In my opponent's last post, my opponent stated that I needed to mention a person to replace Jackson on the twenty dollar bill. I see n... | Politics | 3 | Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/ | 4,921 |
I would like to thank my opponent for starting this great debate and for presenting his arguments. You, the judge, have to properly weigh the arguments laid out in this round and determine who has the convincing arguments of this round. Let us look at some key issues where you should be voting for the affirmation. I wi... | 0 | eastcoastsamuel |
I would like to thank my opponent for starting this great debate and for presenting his arguments.
You, the judge, have to properly weigh the arguments laid out in this round and determine who has the convincing arguments of this round. Let us look at some key issues where you should be voting for the affirm... | Politics | 4 | Andrew-Jackson-should-be-removed-from-the-20-Dollar-Bill/1/ | 4,922 |
androids are better than Iphones. android phones have a wide range of customization without rooting (jail breaking), it gives you access to many different things that Iphones like developer mode, and being able to clear ram if the phone is lagging, also most android phones have a removable battery cover which in case y... | 0 | B0MB3RM4N_J43H4 |
androids are better than Iphones. android phones have a wide range of customization without rooting (jail breaking), it gives you access to many different things that Iphones like developer mode, and being able to clear ram if the phone is lagging, also most android phones have a removable battery cover which in c... | Technology | 0 | Androids-are-better-than-IPhones./1/ | 4,941 |
Than you to the instigator for arranging this debate. In this debate I will be arguing that the iPhone is actually a better product based on the needs of the average smartphone user. I will be focusing my arguments on accessibility, ease of use, and reliability in addition to rebutting to any arguments made by Pro. I w... | 0 | EmptyOptimist |
Than you to the instigator for arranging this debate.
In this debate I will be arguing that the iPhone is actually a better product based on the needs of the average smartphone user. I will be focusing my arguments on accessibility, ease of use, and reliability in addition to rebutting to any arguments made ... | Technology | 0 | Androids-are-better-than-IPhones./1/ | 4,942 |
As stated above, my argument will focus on three points: accessibility, ease of use, and reliability, as follows. ACCESSIBILITY Although I agree that Androids provide more control and customization than the comparable iPhone, my argument hinges on the everyday use by the average user. I contend that the vast majority o... | 0 | EmptyOptimist |
As stated above, my argument will focus on three points: accessibility, ease of use, and reliability, as follows.
ACCESSIBILITY
Although I agree that Androids provide more control and customization than the comparable iPhone, my argument hinges on the everyday use by the average user. I contend that th... | Technology | 1 | Androids-are-better-than-IPhones./1/ | 4,943 |
Arguments advanced. | 0 | EmptyOptimist |
Arguments advanced. | Technology | 2 | Androids-are-better-than-IPhones./1/ | 4,944 |
Arguments advanced. | 0 | EmptyOptimist |
Arguments advanced. | Technology | 3 | Androids-are-better-than-IPhones./1/ | 4,945 |
Arguments advanced. | 0 | EmptyOptimist |
Arguments advanced. | Technology | 4 | Androids-are-better-than-IPhones./1/ | 4,946 |
I'm ready when you are | 0 | Dragonbenbo |
I'm ready when you are | Sports | 0 | Andy-Dalton-needs-to-be-cut-if-he-doesnt-make-it-back-to-the-playoffs/1/ | 4,947 |
Ok I will admit Andy Dalton got the bengals to the playoffs three straight years and I will admit that he has had winning records for three straight years but he is so inconsistent. He has a great game next game he just bombs and screws everything up and he has still not won one playoff game when you have had 3 try's p... | 0 | Dragonbenbo |
Ok I will admit Andy Dalton got the bengals to the playoffs three straight years and I will admit that he has had winning records for three straight years but he is so inconsistent. He has a great game next game he just bombs and screws everything up and he has still not won one playoff game when you have had 3 tr... | Sports | 1 | Andy-Dalton-needs-to-be-cut-if-he-doesnt-make-it-back-to-the-playoffs/1/ | 4,948 |
Why did you give up??? Is it maybe because I'm right!! | 0 | Dragonbenbo |
Why did you give up??? Is it maybe because I'm right!! | Sports | 2 | Andy-Dalton-needs-to-be-cut-if-he-doesnt-make-it-back-to-the-playoffs/1/ | 4,949 |
What would you do if you saw someone hurting an animal? Most of you probably would not know what you should REALLY do.Who in their right mind would abuse a poor defenseless cat or dog? Unfortunately, people of all ages abuse animals. This includes senior citizens, adults, teenagers and even children. Sadly, most animal... | 0 | Opinion.Org |
What would you do if you saw someone hurting an animal? Most of you probably would not know what you should REALLY do.Who in their right mind would abuse a poor defenseless cat or dog? Unfortunately, people of all ages abuse animals. This includes senior citizens, adults, teenagers and even children. Sadly, most a... | Miscellaneous | 0 | Animal-abuse/7/ | 5,026 |
Animal experimentation should be illegal and frowned upon. It is unfortunate that many people are selfish enough to believe just because we are humans that we are the only ones that deserve to survive. Animals have a right to be treated with value. Injecting monkeys with AIDS and exposing certain other animals to toxic... | 0 | ashleymariet |
Animal experimentation should be illegal and frowned upon. It is unfortunate that many people are selfish enough to believe just because we are humans that we are the only ones that deserve to survive. Animals have a right to be treated with value. Injecting monkeys with AIDS and exposing certain other animals to ... | Society | 0 | Animal-experimentation-for-the-benefit-of-humans./1/ | 5,027 |
I accept your debate and look forward to your response. | 0 | debatingequality |
I accept your debate and look forward to your response. | Science | 0 | Animal-research-is-very-beneficial-and-not-that-bad/1/ | 5,039 |
First of all, I would like to state that I am new to this site. I extend my thanks to Daniyar for putting forward this stimulating topic, and accepting my input on the debate of this issue. I would also like to ask the community at large for leniency in view of my relative inexperience! As Daniyar says, this is both a ... | 0 | dappleshade |
First of all, I would like to state that I am new to this site. I extend my thanks to Daniyar for putting forward this stimulating topic, and accepting my input on the debate of this issue. I would also like to ask the community at large for leniency in view of my relative inexperience! As Daniyar says, this is bo... | Science | 0 | Animal-testing-should-be-banned/1/ | 5,063 |
Once again, I would like to thank Daniyar for opening this debate, and agree once again that this is by no means a clear cut issue! Animal transplants are not really in the purview of testing drugs on animals, and I feel that this argument is therefore a deviation from topic. The case that Daniyar makes in favor of xen... | 0 | dappleshade |
Once again, I would like to thank Daniyar for opening this debate, and agree once again that this is by no means a clear cut issue! Animal transplants are not really in the purview of testing drugs on animals, and I feel that this argument is therefore a deviation from topic. The case that Daniyar makes in favor o... | Science | 1 | Animal-testing-should-be-banned/1/ | 5,064 |
The resolution is that animals are kept in prisons when kept in zoos. The definition of prison according to Merriam-Webster is "a building (or vessel) in which people are legally held as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial." We do not put animals in zoos for breaking the law; therefore, ... | 0 | Jonbonbon |
The resolution is that animals are kept in prisons when kept in zoos.
The definition of prison according to Merriam-Webster is "a building (or vessel) in which people are legally held as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial."
We do not put animals in zoos for breaking the... | Entertainment | 0 | Animals-in-a-zoo-are-in-bleak-prisons./1/ | 5,108 |
Well in that case this is totally debatable. I will be taking the side that animals in zoos are not in bleak prisons. For my first card of evidence, I would like to present this picture of a peacock enjoying his zoo <URL>... And of course, how could we ignore the rancor in his natural habitat here at the zoo? <URL>... ... | 0 | Jonbonbon |
Well in that case this is totally debatable.
I will be taking the side that animals in zoos are not in bleak prisons.
For my first card of evidence, I would like to present this picture of a peacock enjoying his zoo http://1.bp.blogspot.com...
And of course, how could we ignore the rancor in hi... | Entertainment | 1 | Animals-in-a-zoo-are-in-bleak-prisons./1/ | 5,109 |
My arguments have been up refuted. I have given a detailed history and explanation of the zoos behind the scenes. My opponent has provided you with nothing. I ask you all to vote in my favor. | 0 | Jonbonbon |
My arguments have been up refuted. I have given a detailed history and explanation of the zoos behind the scenes. My opponent has provided you with nothing. I ask you all to vote in my favor. | Entertainment | 2 | Animals-in-a-zoo-are-in-bleak-prisons./1/ | 5,110 |
Is a zoo really a prison, just for animals? A prison is any place of confinement or involuntary restraint. Are animals in a zoo being restrained? Stuck in a cage and put on a schedule. Can a zoo really say that they are helping these animals? Or are they stripping them of learning on there on? A legitimate zoo is a pla... | 0 | kspears11 |
Is a zoo really a prison, just for animals? A prison is any place of confinement or involuntary restraint. Are animals in a zoo being restrained? Stuck in a cage and put on a schedule. Can a zoo really say that they are helping these animals? Or are they stripping them of learning on there on? A legitimate z... | Entertainment | 0 | Animals-in-a-zoo-are-in-bleak-prisons./1/ | 5,111 |
In the Merriam-Webster dictionary it also states that the word prison as a noun means a state of confinement or captivity. Key word captivity. I did look the word prison up multiple times before I used the word. | 0 | kspears11 |
In the Merriam-Webster dictionary it also states that the word prison as a noun means a state of confinement or captivity. Key word captivity. I did look the word prison up multiple times before I used the word. | Entertainment | 1 | Animals-in-a-zoo-are-in-bleak-prisons./1/ | 5,112 |
Maybe their free to run around the zoo but not beyond that. Wild animals crave blood. They are taken from their natural habitats and put in cages to be seen by other people as entertainment and for study. | 0 | kspears11 |
Maybe their free to run around the zoo but not beyond that. Wild animals crave blood. They are taken from their natural habitats and put in cages to be seen by other people as entertainment and for study. | Entertainment | 2 | Animals-in-a-zoo-are-in-bleak-prisons./1/ | 5,113 |
<URL>... Battle Cry Samurai Champloo | 0 | rockcityboy |
https://www.youtube.com...
Battle Cry Samurai Champloo | Entertainment | 0 | Anime-Music-battle-2/1/ | 5,127 |
My opponent has failed to give a song that is anime. <URL>... | 0 | rockcityboy |
My opponent has failed to give a song that is anime.
https://www.youtube.com... | Entertainment | 1 | Anime-Music-battle-2/1/ | 5,128 |
Do I even need to post? | 0 | rockcityboy |
Do I even need to post? | Entertainment | 2 | Anime-Music-battle-2/1/ | 5,129 |
I assert that cartoons are equally good, if not better, than animes. Please make your case PRO. | 0 | Cotton_Candy |
I assert that cartoons are equally good, if not better, than animes. Please make your case PRO. | Entertainment | 0 | Anime-is-better-than-cartoons/2/ | 5,149 |
I assert that cartoons are just as good as anime if not better. I will make my case by rebutting PRO's arguments. " Its life for me. anime has a much more story and life to it which doesn't make it too much super natural" That argument is rather opinionated, I request you to make it objective. "Cartoons are too obvious... | 0 | Cotton_Candy |
I assert that cartoons are just as good as anime if not better. I will make my case by rebutting PRO's arguments. " Its life for me. anime has a much more story and life to it which doesn't make it too much super natural" That argument is rather opinionated, I request you to make it objective. "Cartoons are t... | Entertainment | 1 | Anime-is-better-than-cartoons/2/ | 5,150 |
My opponent has not posted any arguments that support his case, hence essentially the resolution has been negated. Vote CON | 0 | Cotton_Candy |
My opponent has not posted any arguments that support his case, hence essentially the resolution has been negated.
Vote CON | Entertainment | 2 | Anime-is-better-than-cartoons/2/ | 5,151 |
Anime is different that cartoon; it is an inspiration. Anime is created from Manga while Cartoons are created from comics and the likes. Even though Manga and Comics are the similar, manga is black and while most of the time. Whereas comics is full blown colour. Therefore, Anime is different from cartoons because anime... | 0 | NzmAnhDee |
Anime is different that cartoon; it is an inspiration.
Anime is created from Manga while Cartoons are created from comics and the likes.
Even though Manga and Comics are the similar, manga is black and while most of the time. Whereas comics is full blown colour.
Therefore, Anime is different from... | Entertainment | 0 | Anime-is-different-than-cartoons./1/ | 5,154 |
Based on the arguments I made above, it is completely false. Comics and Manga uses the same kind of system; each draws its own ideas from reality and the likes. They maybe country different, but all in all, the methods are the same. Comics can also be black and white as shown in the page " <URL>... ; The authors proves... | 0 | NzmAnhDee |
Based on the arguments I made above, it is completely false.
Comics and Manga uses the same kind of system; each draws its own ideas from reality and the likes. They maybe country different, but all in all, the methods are the same. Comics can also be black and white as shown in the page " http://comicvine.... | Entertainment | 1 | Anime-is-different-than-cartoons./1/ | 5,155 |
They are drawn similarly for humans draw them. Art comes from one origin, humans. So does Animes and Cartoons, Humans made them, therefore, they are the same. Cartoons are the precursor to Anime, have you seen the drawings; rough. They are practically the same. | 0 | NzmAnhDee |
They are drawn similarly for humans draw them. Art comes from one origin, humans. So does Animes and Cartoons, Humans made them, therefore, they are the same.
Cartoons are the precursor to Anime, have you seen the drawings; rough. They are practically the same. | Entertainment | 2 | Anime-is-different-than-cartoons./1/ | 5,156 |
Anime is different. It s drawn differently than cartoons. | 0 | heywil2 |
Anime is different. It s drawn differently than cartoons. | Entertainment | 0 | Anime-is-different-than-cartoons./1/ | 5,157 |
um... just saying, you are on the wrong side. | 0 | heywil2 |
um... just saying, you are on the wrong side. | Entertainment | 1 | Anime-is-different-than-cartoons./1/ | 5,158 |
Anime is a differently drawn art, and with different styles and different origins. Ex: Tom and Jerry, compared with Naruto. Cartoons are drawn different. Anime needs different skills. Look at the pic. | 0 | heywil2 |
Anime is a differently drawn art, and with different styles and different origins. Ex: Tom and Jerry, compared with Naruto. Cartoons are drawn different. Anime needs different skills. Look at the pic. | Entertainment | 2 | Anime-is-different-than-cartoons./1/ | 5,159 |
Accepted. INTENTIONS: 1. My knowledge on anime is limited to very few T.V. shows, and comic books. For all intensive purposes, I am willing to do research on any anime saga that my opponent brings up in this debate however. My intention is that the reader overlook my in-experience with a lot of anime, as I will be atte... | 1 | TUF |
Accepted. INTENTIONS: 1. My knowledge on anime is limited to very few T.V. shows, and comic books. For all intensive purposes, I am willing to do research on any anime saga that my opponent brings up in this debate however. My intention is that the reader overlook my in-experience with a lot of anime, as I will... | Education | 0 | Anime-studies-should-be-offered-in-American-high-schools/2/ | 5,178 |
Anime, in the world today, is quite a blissful way for youth to enjoy themselves, and find a great amount of entertainment. I myself, have found myself intricate in some Anime throughout my youth. But should it be taught in schools? The suggested course name for this hypothetical class is "Anime studies", which seems t... | 1 | TUF |
Anime, in the world today, is quite a blissful way for youth to enjoy themselves, and find a great amount of entertainment. I myself, have found myself intricate in some Anime throughout my youth. But should it be taught in schools? The suggested course name for this hypothetical class is "Anime studies", which... | Education | 1 | Anime-studies-should-be-offered-in-American-high-schools/2/ | 5,179 |
REBUTTALS: Purpose My oppoenent made a point to the purpose of Anime, being to provide alternative ways of looking at problems. I am going to refute this with realism. When a teenager watches an Anime, what are they getting from the Anime? Are they looking at the art in the Anime (which by all means, I am not saying is... | 1 | TUF |
REBUTTALS: Purpose My oppoenent made a point to the purpose of Anime, being to provide alternative ways of looking at problems. I am going to refute this with realism. When a teenager watches an Anime, what are they getting from the Anime? Are they looking at the art in the Anime (which by all means, I am not s... | Education | 2 | Anime-studies-should-be-offered-in-American-high-schools/2/ | 5,180 |
To refrain from being repetitive, I am going to briefly go over the arguments that my opponent made individually, than wrap everything up in a conclusion. I also thank Pro for a very insightful look into Anime, and for opening me up to some new Anime's. Serious Study I have to points to make to counter this one. I have... | 1 | TUF |
To refrain from being repetitive, I am going to briefly go over the arguments that my opponent made individually, than wrap everything up in a conclusion. I also thank Pro for a very insightful look into Anime, and for opening me up to some new Anime's. Serious Study I have to points to make to counter ... | Education | 3 | Anime-studies-should-be-offered-in-American-high-schools/2/ | 5,181 |
I believe that, despite his sex scandal, US politician Anthony Weiner should not have resigned from office. Pro argues that he should not have resigned. Con argues that he should have resigned. Thank you. | 0 | InVinoVeritas |
I believe that, despite his sex scandal, US politician Anthony Weiner should not have resigned from office.
Pro argues that he should not have resigned. Con argues that he should have resigned.
Thank you. | Politics | 0 | Anthony-Weiner-should-not-have-resigned-his-seat-in-Congress/1/ | 5,248 |
1) a) It was consensual . b) It was legal. 2) a) He was lying to protect his marriage, his children, and his career . Most men would under the circumstances he was under. b) It was legal ; he wasn't under oath when he lied. 3) Yes, there was press across the nation. However, the claim "he could not get over it" should ... | 0 | InVinoVeritas |
1) a) It was consensual . b) It was legal. 2) a) He was lying to protect his marriage, his children, and his career . Most men would under the circumstances he was under. b) It was legal ; he wasn't under oath when he lied. 3) Yes, there was press across the nation. However, the claim "he could n... | Politics | 1 | Anthony-Weiner-should-not-have-resigned-his-seat-in-Congress/1/ | 5,249 |
1. The opponent is assumes there is a relationship between sexual loyalty to your wife and having the ability to represent people on political issues. There is no basis for this claim. And, yes, there was a public outcry (as there tends to be after a scandal) but he was not obligated to resign. 2. I agree that to a vas... | 0 | InVinoVeritas |
1. The opponent is assumes there is a relationship between sexual loyalty to your wife and having the ability to represent people on political issues. There is no basis for this claim. And, yes, there was a public outcry (as there tends to be after a scandal) but he was not obligated to resign. 2. I a... | Politics | 2 | Anthony-Weiner-should-not-have-resigned-his-seat-in-Congress/1/ | 5,250 |
1) "...Anthony Weiner is a Congressmen[.] [H]e is supposed to represent his voters with integrity, respect, and leadership." A politician strictly represents voters politically! His lack of integrity in his marriage has not been proven to have anything do with his integrity in regards to his voters. Yes, his act may ca... | 0 | InVinoVeritas |
1) "...Anthony Weiner is a Congressmen[.] [H]e is supposed to represent his voters with integrity, respect, and leadership." A politician strictly represents voters politically! His lack of integrity in his marriage has not been proven to have anything do with his integrity in regards to his voters. Y... | Politics | 3 | Anthony-Weiner-should-not-have-resigned-his-seat-in-Congress/1/ | 5,251 |
I accept. Humans beings are not superior beings and have no objectively greater value in contrast to other creatures. The notion of superiority itself is an artifice and highly arbitrary. The environment does have resources that we may use, but this is not exclusive to us, and it is highly irresponsible for humans to g... | 0 | treeless |
I accept.
Humans beings are not superior beings and have no objectively greater value in contrast to other creatures. The notion of superiority itself is an artifice and highly arbitrary. The environment does have resources that we may use, but this is not exclusive to us, and it is highly irresponsible for ... | Economics | 0 | Anthropocentrism-vs.-Biocentrism/2/ | 5,252 |
Everybody knows about new anti-Islamic movie "innocence of Muslims". In my point of view it should be censored in order to be more patient and respectful to another religion. | 0 | Saule |
Everybody knows about new anti-Islamic movie "innocence of Muslims". In my point of view it should be censored in order to be more patient and respectful to another religion. | Religion | 0 | Anti-Islamic-movie-innocence-of-Muslims-should-be-censored./1/ | 5,273 |
My opponent wants to know why this movie outweigh the freedom of speech's right. Today a lot of countries have freedom of speech and these countries try not to censor anything. Even though, these countries agree that freedom of speech have confines in order not to put rubbish into television. The movie "The Innocence o... | 0 | Saule |
My opponent wants to know why this movie outweigh the freedom of speech's right. Today a lot of countries have freedom of speech and these countries try not to censor anything. Even though, these countries agree that freedom of speech have confines in order not to put rubbish into television. The movie "The Innoc... | Religion | 1 | Anti-Islamic-movie-innocence-of-Muslims-should-be-censored./1/ | 5,274 |
Alright well first off there is no reason to just say that the BBC and the World News Channels are the best. Because 1. They all have the same credibility if not more within the US 2. You assume that Non-American new channels are better (and yes that's what you are doing the BBC). 3. I have grown to distrust anything I... | 0 | AdamCW12 |
Alright well first off there is no reason to just say that the BBC and the World News Channels are the best. Because 1. They all have the same credibility if not more within the US 2. You assume that Non-American new channels are better (and yes that's what you are doing the BBC). 3. I have grown to distrust anyth... | Politics | 0 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,337 |
At the point when you began to bash American is when you posted the debate saying that real news comes from BBC and Foreign News Channels, and to say that those stations are the only biased one is a big, big overstatement. You automatically assume that they aren't not biased that all they do is preach the truth, and at... | 0 | AdamCW12 |
At the point when you began to bash American is when you posted the debate saying that real news comes from BBC and Foreign News Channels, and to say that those stations are the only biased one is a big, big overstatement. You automatically assume that they aren't not biased that all they do is preach the truth, a... | Politics | 1 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,338 |
Well first off that is my argument all news sites and channels are all biased in some way... Which does not make Foreign Word News Channels better. You proved me right everyone will now vote negative because you cant prove that they arnt biased cause i know they are. | 0 | AdamCW12 |
Well first off that is my argument all news sites and channels are all biased in some way... Which does not make Foreign Word News Channels better. You proved me right everyone will now vote negative because you cant prove that they arnt biased cause i know they are. | Politics | 2 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,339 |
Uhhh no you these people dont "hate you" you just make stupid arguments about stupid things. Let me break this down for you. 1. You have no evidence throughout the debate on how BBC or Foreign news channels are even better... Flow that to the negative. 2. I agree that news sites are biased, but not just American news s... | 0 | AdamCW12 |
Uhhh no you these people dont "hate you" you just make stupid arguments about stupid things. Let me break this down for you.
1. You have no evidence throughout the debate on how BBC or Foreign news channels are even better... Flow that to the negative.
2. I agree that news sites are biased, but not jus... | Politics | 3 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,340 |
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE ARGUMENTS BEFORE VOTING. This is a four rounder. Just give a 1 paragraph outline of what you'll be saying. I'll be proving that all news channels are bias and have some connection or other with the government and so don't tell you everything. I'll then prove that BBC is the only honest network, a... | 0 | revleader5 |
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE ARGUMENTS BEFORE VOTING.
This is a four rounder. Just give a 1 paragraph outline of what you'll be saying.
I'll be proving that all news channels are bias and have some connection or other with the government and so don't tell you everything. I'll then prove that BBC is the only ... | Politics | 0 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,341 |
I like how you are acusing me of hating american news channels. I don't hate every news station that has something to do with America. I only really hate NBC, Fox, CBS, ABC, and CNN. They are obviously bias. This is not true at all. Please tell me where I ever said I automatically assume american news channels are lyin... | 0 | revleader5 |
I like how you are acusing me of hating american news channels. I don't hate every news station that has something to do with America. I only really hate NBC, Fox, CBS, ABC, and CNN. They are obviously bias. This is not true at all. Please tell me where I ever said I automatically assume american news channels are... | Politics | 1 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,342 |
You cannot prove that the networks are unbiased. I can prove they are. To destroy your upcoming 3rd round argument, I'll prove they are biased in the 4th round. I want to see what you'll say in this round, seeing as how you now have no argument except to tell me, "How are they biased?" which I've already said I'll expl... | 0 | revleader5 |
You cannot prove that the networks are unbiased. I can prove they are. To destroy your upcoming 3rd round argument, I'll prove they are biased in the 4th round.
I want to see what you'll say in this round, seeing as how you now have no argument except to tell me, "How are they biased?" which I've already sai... | Politics | 2 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,343 |
Thank you for proving MY point. You will just keep on saying they aren't biased and I'm proving your point. You proved my point by saying I proved yours when I said nothing. You, my friend, are full of crap. You obviously have shown no knowledge of any bias in medias. I will lose this debate however because I have buil... | 0 | revleader5 |
Thank you for proving MY point. You will just keep on saying they aren't biased and I'm proving your point. You proved my point by saying I proved yours when I said nothing. You, my friend, are full of crap. You obviously have shown no knowledge of any bias in medias. I will lose this debate however because I have... | Politics | 3 | Anybody-who-wants-the-REAL-news-watches-BBC-or-foreign-World-News-channels./1/ | 5,344 |
In the Jewish religion, they believe, as individuals and as a majority, that they can be harmonized to God even after sinning.. By sinning they can lose their souls, but can earn their salvation back through repenting and living morally. In Christianity, an individual must believe Jesus Christ is their Lord and savior ... | 0 | Newtrallectual |
In the Jewish religion, they believe, as individuals and as a majority, that they can be harmonized to God even after sinning.. By sinning they can lose their souls, but can earn their salvation back through repenting and living morally. In Christianity, an individual must believe Jesus Christ is their Lord and sa... | Religion | 0 | Anyone-can-go-to-heaven-as-long-as-they-believe-their-God-is-equal-to-Jehovah/1/ | 5,356 |
Animals. | 0 | emospongebob527 |
Animals. | Miscellaneous | 0 | Anything-from-the-list/1/ | 5,389 |
" I find pet's a real pain but they may seem cute and cuddly or if it's sweet and rough looking cause they are still a royal pain. " Therefore the new resolution should be: " Pets " " Where I live there's lot's of pigeon's and they are the worst things you can come across cause they carry diseases ." Therefore the new ... | 0 | emospongebob527 |
" I find pet's a real pain but they may seem cute and cuddly or if it's sweet and rough looking cause they are still a royal pain. " Therefore the new resolution should be: " Pets " " Where I live there's lot's of pigeon's and they are the worst things you can come across cause they carry diseases .... | Miscellaneous | 1 | Anything-from-the-list/1/ | 5,390 |
How boring. | 0 | emospongebob527 |
How boring. | Miscellaneous | 3 | Anything-from-the-list/1/ | 5,391 |
*Yawn | 0 | emospongebob527 |
*Yawn | Miscellaneous | 5 | Anything-from-the-list/1/ | 5,392 |
So this is my 2nd debate and this is just for fun. Select a topic for me... 1. Piercings 2. Teachers 3. Animals | 0 | rynix |
So this is my 2nd debate and this is just for fun.
Select a topic for me...
1. Piercings
2. Teachers
3. Animals | Miscellaneous | 0 | Anything-from-the-list/1/ | 5,393 |
Ok im not sure where to begin so.... I'm against animals. Reason's why Let's start with pets first... I find pet's a real pain but they may seem cute and cuddly or if it's sweet and rough looking cause they are still a royal pain. Yes I hate animals and I have no respect for them. Where I live there's lot's of pigeon's... | 0 | rynix |
Ok im not sure where to begin so....
I'm against animals.
Reason's why
Let's start with pets first...
I find pet's a real pain but they may seem cute and cuddly or if it's sweet and rough looking cause they are still
a royal pain. Yes I hate animals and I have no respect for them.
Where ... | Miscellaneous | 1 | Anything-from-the-list/1/ | 5,394 |
They are. They describe most of every detail. In movies there are videos and that just comes straight out. In books it describes how the character is feeling to do it. It points out details that you might not notice in the movie. | 0 | segregory |
They are. They describe most of every detail. In movies there are videos and that just comes straight out. In books it describes how the character is feeling to do it. It points out details that you might not notice in the movie. | Miscellaneous | 0 | Are-Books-Better-Than-The-Movies/2/ | 5,565 |
I hope others can see the meaning in that. | 0 | segregory |
I hope others can see the meaning in that. | Miscellaneous | 1 | Are-Books-Better-Than-The-Movies/2/ | 5,566 |
Sadly this may be a Catch-22 situation for Con, as his proofs are likely to be historic cases. I believe one may pull any court case they wish to further their argument, it is up to the other side to find flaws in the case or issues of relevancy to dismiss it. Rebuttals: Korematsu v. United States was a legal battle ag... | 0 | Ragnar |
Sadly this may be a Catch-22 situation for Con, as his proofs are likely to be historic cases. I believe one may pull any court case they wish to further their argument, it is up to the other side to find flaws in the case or issues of relevancy to dismiss it. Rebuttals: Korematsu v. United States was a ... | Politics | 0 | Are-Court-cases-valid-in-a-historic-argument/1/ | 5,576 |
I agree that the existence of court rulings, are not alone enough to win most arguments. They make mistakes, and shall continue to make mistakes; this shall be further magnified by time when social norms change away from what they are today. However there is a big leap between 'even respectable educated people on the s... | 0 | Ragnar |
I agree that the existence of court rulings, are not alone enough to win most arguments. They make mistakes, and shall continue to make mistakes; this shall be further magnified by time when social norms change away from what they are today. However there is a big leap between 'even respectable educated people o... | Politics | 1 | Are-Court-cases-valid-in-a-historic-argument/1/ | 5,577 |
Sadly Con could not join us for the final round. Extend all arguments. | 0 | Ragnar |
Sadly Con could not join us for the final round. Extend all arguments. | Politics | 3 | Are-Court-cases-valid-in-a-historic-argument/1/ | 5,578 |
The Supreme Court has ruled many ridiculous cases such as Korematsu v. U.S. with regards to rights etc. I believe that one cannot say "Well, the court said this about this in this year," to further their argument about rights. Scott v. Sanford said that slaves weren't citizens, but property! | 0 | tyounes312 |
The Supreme Court has ruled many ridiculous cases such as Korematsu v. U.S. with regards to rights etc. I believe that one cannot say "Well, the court said this about this in this year," to further their argument about rights. Scott v. Sanford said that slaves weren't citizens, but property! | Politics | 0 | Are-Court-cases-valid-in-a-historic-argument/1/ | 5,579 |
Yes, hate to break it but the court doesn't always rule the correct verdict A.K.A. Plessy v. Ferguson where it was upheld that separate but equal facilities are equal. When arguing the Constitutionality of something a court case cannot justify it. One has the right to free speech, but in cases like U.S. v. Schenck and ... | 0 | tyounes312 |
Yes, hate to break it but the court doesn't always rule the correct verdict A.K.A. Plessy v. Ferguson where it was upheld that separate but equal facilities are equal. When arguing the Constitutionality of something a court case cannot justify it. One has the right to free speech, but in cases like U.S. v. Schenck... | Politics | 1 | Are-Court-cases-valid-in-a-historic-argument/1/ | 5,580 |
I am against GM foods. They are unnatural and go against God. | 0 | Wylted |
I am against GM foods. They are unnatural and go against God. | Science | 0 | Are-GM-foods-beneficial/1/ | 5,588 |
Let's forgive that forfeit and just make this debate a round shorter. | 0 | Wylted |
Let's forgive that forfeit and just make this debate a round shorter. | Science | 1 | Are-GM-foods-beneficial/1/ | 5,589 |
GM foods are unhealthy, do not create greater yields, are not safe, the side effects are not completely known. <URL>... Vote me. | 0 | Wylted |
GM foods are unhealthy, do not create greater yields, are not safe, the side effects are not completely known. http://www.responsibletechnology.org...
Vote me. | Science | 3 | Are-GM-foods-beneficial/1/ | 5,590 |
I think that GM foods are perfectly fine. We have been eating GM foods for 100s of years. We all eat them without knowing. I dare you to abject. | 0 | abby110301 |
I think that GM foods are perfectly fine. We have been eating GM foods for 100s of years.
We all eat them without knowing. I dare you to abject. | Science | 0 | Are-GM-foods-beneficial/1/ | 5,591 |
Pitbulls are actually nice animals, they have to be trained to attack and fight so dont blame the poor inecoent animals blame the owners. | 0 | AwkwardPoptart |
Pitbulls are actually nice animals, they have to be trained to attack and fight so dont blame the poor inecoent animals blame the owners. | Society | 0 | Are-Pitbulls-evil-mean-animals.-Dont-you-dare-say-yes/1/ | 5,623 |
I will start by saying my points in this argument. Sources: <URL>... <URL>... Definition of Evil: profoundly immoral and malevolent. Pit Bulls are definitely a dangerous animal. Some Pit Bulls can be tamed, but there are several reports and cases referring to the Pit Bull as being the number one dog to turn on their ow... | 0 | BuleFirePhonix |
I will start by saying my points in this argument.
Sources: http://www.dognotebook.com...
http://blog.dogsbite.org...
Definition of Evil: profoundly immoral and malevolent.
Pit Bulls are definitely a dangerous animal. Some Pit Bulls can be tamed, but there are several reports and cases refe... | Society | 0 | Are-Pitbulls-evil-mean-animals.-Dont-you-dare-say-yes/1/ | 5,624 |
I hope my opponent does not forfeit this next round. | 0 | BuleFirePhonix |
I hope my opponent does not forfeit this next round. | Society | 2 | Are-Pitbulls-evil-mean-animals.-Dont-you-dare-say-yes/1/ | 5,625 |
This debate has now ended, cast your votes for your favorite debate. | 0 | BuleFirePhonix |
This debate has now ended, cast your votes for your favorite debate. | Society | 4 | Are-Pitbulls-evil-mean-animals.-Dont-you-dare-say-yes/1/ | 5,626 |
Introduction I'd like to thank my opponent on challenging me to my first debate. I hope I provide him with a worthy challenge. My opponent has made the claim that religious people are insane. By making this claim he is saying that if a person is religious, they are also insane; that every religious person who has ever ... | 1 | AlbinoBunny |
Introduction
I’d like to thank my opponent on challenging me to my first debate. I hope I provide him with a worthy challenge.
My opponent has made the claim that religious people are insane. By making this claim he is saying that if a person is religious, they are also insane; that every religious pe... | Philosophy | 0 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,627 |
My opponent has correctly pointed out that you need to be very precise with your meanings in debates or there"s a good chance that you will be tied up with a debate over "semantics, syntax, definitions, perception and other technicalities." I am disheartened to hear that this has damaged his enthusiasm for debates, but... | 1 | AlbinoBunny |
My opponent has correctly pointed out that you need to be very precise with your meanings in debates or there"s a good chance that you will be tied up with a debate over "semantics, syntax, definitions, perception and other technicalities."
I am disheartened to hear that this has damaged his enthusiasm for d... | Philosophy | 1 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,628 |
Rebuttals "Religious people belie ve things without evidence, talk to invisible beings and expect "miracles" to happen because of it. They think a 2000 year old book has all the answers to the Universe and would rather believe snakes talk, people walk on water and people are made from sand, rather than read a science b... | 1 | AlbinoBunny |
Rebuttals “Religious people belie ve things without evidence, talk to invisible beings and expect "miracles" to happen because of it. They think a 2000 year old book has all the answers to the Universe and would rather believe snakes talk, people walk on water and people are made from sand, rather than read a s... | Philosophy | 2 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,629 |
Rebuttals " 1. Pascal's Wager Pascal's Wager suggests that believing is God would be the best action to take, since you have nothing to lose and eternal life to gain. So, let's put this to the test. Is this showing reason, sound judgement or good sense? No, because it's actually showing ignorance. This type if thinking... | 1 | AlbinoBunny |
Rebuttals
“ 1. Pascal's Wager Pascal's Wager suggests that believing is God would be the best action to take, since you have nothing to lose and eternal life to gain. So, let's put this to the test. Is this showing reason, sound judgement or good sense? No, because it's actually showing ign... | Philosophy | 3 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,630 |
Definition of insane: Not having or showing reason, not sound judgment, or good sense No claiming "something can't come from nothing". Nobody has ever had a "nothing" to examine, so it can't even be defined what a "nothing" is. No claiming "everything must have a cause". Causality didn't exist until after the Bing Bang... | 0 | qopel |
Definition of insane:
Not having or showing reason, not sound judgment, or good sense
No claiming "something can't come from nothing". Nobody has ever had a "nothing" to examine, so it can't even be defined what a "nothing" is.
No claiming "everything must have a cause". Causality didn't exist until af... | Philosophy | 0 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,631 |
I'd like to congratulate my opponent on his first debate. I will admit that I will probably lose, mostly due to vote bombs, since there seems to many angry debaters here who don't like my style, and vote with emotion, rather than with reason. I will also add that I am very impressed with the argument my opponent has la... | 0 | qopel |
I'd like to congratulate my opponent on his first debate. I will admit that I will probably lose,
mostly due to vote bombs, since there seems to many angry debaters here who don't like my style,
and vote with emotion, rather than with reason.
I will also add that I am very impressed with the argument m... | Philosophy | 1 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,632 |
I want to thank my opponent for agreeing to "Prayer and other forms of communication with the supernatural." as always a condition for religious belief. The debate is "Are Religious people insane?" I could just look up "insane" in the dictionary, but I want to use a more realistic approach. Society has such an institut... | 0 | qopel |
I want to thank my opponent for agreeing to "Prayer and other forms of communication with the supernatural." as always a condition for religious belief.
The debate is "Are Religious people insane?"
I could just look up "insane" in the dictionary, but I want to use a more realistic approach.
Socie... | Philosophy | 2 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,633 |
OK, I'm going to try to take this with a different approach. Since we agreed to define insane as "Not having or showing reason, not sound judgment, or good sense" I think it will be easier if I didn't try to set the standard of insanity by somebody who is committed to an insane asylum. So, let's look at WHY people are ... | 0 | qopel |
OK, I'm going to try to take this with a different approach.
Since we agreed to define insane as "Not having or showing reason, not sound judgment, or good sense"
I think it will be easier if I didn't try to set the standard of insanity by somebody who is committed to an insane asylum.
So, let's loo... | Philosophy | 3 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,634 |
Pascal's Wager "They are considering the consequences of their actions, which shows reasoning." They are using consequences that are made up and not backed by evidence. That's just as insane as considering the possibility of the sun exploding if I write a bad check. Peer Pressure "Being peer pressured into things becau... | 0 | qopel |
Pascal's Wager
"They are considering the consequences of their actions, which shows reasoning."
They are using consequences that are made up and not backed by evidence.
That's just as insane as considering the possibility of the sun exploding if I write a bad check.
Peer Pressure
"Being peer p... | Philosophy | 4 | Are-Religious-people-insane/1/ | 5,635 |
This Is My Own Opinoin But Video Games Just Somehow Make Life better In Many Fun Ways | 0 | BlackKidGamer |
This Is My Own Opinoin But Video Games Just Somehow Make Life better In Many Fun Ways | Games | 0 | Are-Video-Games-Better-Than-TV/1/ | 5,661 |
I would like to open up, with the point that I've been hearing that there is a lot of controversy as to the object of video games being a form art. A definition of art can fall into three parts: a. The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects th... | 0 | TheSexicanMexican |
I would like to open up, with the point that I've been hearing that there is a lot of controversy as to the object of video games being a form art.
A definition of art can fall into three parts:
a. The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner t... | Arts | 0 | Are-Videogames-Art/1/ | 5,664 |
Thank you to philosphical for accepting my debate. Firstly, I would like to point something out. "GAMEMAKERS "but also they are allowed boundless opportunities to use their creativity and imagination, which sounds like art to me." video games in themselves are not where the creativity and imagination spark from. the cr... | 0 | TheSexicanMexican |
Thank you to philosphical for accepting my debate.
Firstly, I would like to point something out.
"GAMEMAKERS
"but also they are allowed boundless opportunities to use their creativity and imagination, which sounds like art to me."
video games in themselves are not where the creativity and imag... | Arts | 1 | Are-Videogames-Art/1/ | 5,665 |
Ok firstly I would like to say I am sorry that I was unable to post my round 3 debate I had some issues at home which prevented me. Onto the debate. I would first like to point out that I was also wrong on the "Cash Crop" and that my opponent has some very valid points about it, but when I first glanced at it I didn't ... | 0 | TheSexicanMexican |
Ok firstly I would like to say I am sorry that I was unable to post my round 3 debate I had some issues at home which prevented me. Onto the debate.
I would first like to point out that I was also wrong on the "Cash Crop" and that my opponent has some very valid points about it, but when I first glanced at i... | Arts | 3 | Are-Videogames-Art/1/ | 5,666 |
I can adamantly attest that we are all not going to Hell. Historical View: Throughout History there have been countless people who have never set foot into Hell, Norway. They in fact, did not know or even believe Hell to exist! <URL>... Personal View: I personally will never visit this tourist trap! Comprehensive View:... | 0 | Gileandos |
I can adamantly attest that we are all not going to Hell.
Historical View:
Throughout History there have been countless people who have never set foot into Hell, Norway.
They in fact, did not know or even believe Hell to exist!
http://en.wikipedia.org...
Personal Vie... | Religion | 0 | Are-We-Going-To-Hell/1/ | 5,686 |
I am glad to know that my opponent is a "her" rather than a "him"! Realize that my opponent brought her gender into the debate not I! The fact it is a "she" rather than a "he", assures the veracity of my viewpoint. As we all know women are very limited in their capacity to determine what is true. Her hormones at any po... | 0 | Gileandos |
I am glad to know that my opponent is a “her” rather than a “him”! Realize that my opponent brought her gender into the debate not I!
The fact it is a “she” rather than a “he”, assures the veracity of my viewpoint. As we all know women are very limited in their capacity to determine what is true. Her hormones... | Religion | 1 | Are-We-Going-To-Hell/1/ | 5,687 |
I thank you for yielding the debate. Please do let me know if you would like to have a serious debate on the "determining the veracity of a religion over all others". | 0 | Gileandos |
I thank you for yielding the debate.
Please do let me know if you would like to have a serious debate on the "determining the veracity of a religion over all others". | Religion | 2 | Are-We-Going-To-Hell/1/ | 5,688 |
This argument is not to be taken entirely seriously. Potential contenders, please have a sense of humor. So, are we all going to Hell? | 0 | jessij |
This argument is not to be taken entirely seriously. Potential contenders, please have a sense of humor.
So, are we all going to Hell? | Religion | 0 | Are-We-Going-To-Hell/1/ | 5,689 |
First up, I'm a girl. Just thought I'd put that out there, haha. I concede to your argument relating to Hell, the geographical location. However, in relation to Hell, the place of eternal torment, if we take into account every religion, then we are all damned. Almost every religion believes in a sort of Heaven/Hell con... | 0 | jessij |
First up, I'm a girl. Just thought I'd put that out there, haha.
I concede to your argument relating to Hell, the geographical location.
However, in relation to Hell, the place of eternal torment, if we take into account every religion, then we are all damned.
Almost every religion believes in a sor... | Religion | 1 | Are-We-Going-To-Hell/1/ | 5,690 |
I concede to your argument, simply because I loved the scene at Heaven's gates. You win, bro. | 0 | jessij |
I concede to your argument, simply because I loved the scene at Heaven's gates.
You win, bro. | Religion | 2 | Are-We-Going-To-Hell/1/ | 5,691 |
Hi!!! When you say "Zoos" I'm going to assume you mean all zoos as you did not specify. In some Third World country's the conditions for animals are horrible. They are mistreated and have very small areas to roam in. From an Islamic view: Allah Almighty created animals to live in communities like us. This means that He... | 0 | DudeStop |
Hi!!! When you say "Zoos" I'm going to assume you mean all zoos as you did not specify. In some Third World country's the conditions for animals are horrible. They are mistreated and have very small areas to roam in.
From an Islamic view: Allah Almighty created animals to live in communities like us. This me... | Religion | 0 | Are-Zoos-right-in-religions-like-Islam-or-Christianity/1/ | 5,716 |
Great arguments | 0 | DudeStop |
Great arguments | Religion | 1 | Are-Zoos-right-in-religions-like-Islam-or-Christianity/1/ | 5,717 |
Zoos should be allowed | 0 | Lariat |
Zoos should be allowed | Religion | 0 | Are-Zoos-right-in-religions-like-Islam-or-Christianity/1/ | 5,718 |
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