Economy Debate Topics for Students — page 7

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301.
Unions should be made much easier to form
For
You CANT have it BOTH ways. Either Unions are GOOD for employees or BAD, you don' get both. USUALLY the Republican talking point is that Unions are SO good to employees that it is IMPOSSIBLE to FIRE someone in a Union. First of all, i WISH that were the case, because employees…
Of course your WRONG! They HELP employees by getting them BETTER pay BETTER benefits and BETTER JOB SECURITY
Against
Unions get more workers fired and less hired. When they force employers to give them higher wages and benefits, the end result is the employers being forced to give them less hours, lay off more, and hire less. Contrary to what Bernie Sanders wants you to believe, not all…
Unions hurt the job market. Especially teacher's unions, those should be completely abolished.
302.
Pizza delivery workers should not automatically receive tips
For
I apologize for my earlier forfeit; I have been on the road and I now just got internet. I will continue with a rebuttal and voters here, and I hope my opponent will understand, and I will be perfectly fine if he wishes to have a rebuttal in his last speech. The problem with my…
Now I would like to provide some framework/understanding of the resolution. I am going to be arguing that a gratuity should not be the standard for a pizza delivery person. Under the status quo, if you order pizza for delivery it is expected that the consumer pay a modest tip…
Against
As a response to why my argument was not serious i will say that yes the arguement was supposed to be written in the way that the delivery men seem like super human simply because this isnt a very serious debate. If i was to debate the rule of the supreme court in Roe vs Wade…
Obviously my opponent doesnt care enough about this arguement to form a rebuttal. I strongly urge you to vot con.
303.
Minimum wage laws should be immediately eliminated
For
"Economics is not a hard science, so theories derived from this field are often not observed in practice. There is a logical divide between the theory and practice that you had acknowledged yourself." If by "hard science," you mean to say that economics is not a natural…
This is my first debate as well. Thank you for joining in! 1) "Social benefit is not always maximized by an unfettered market because market equilibrium drives toward what is most profitable, not socially beneficial - the two are not mutually inclusive." This issue is, in fact,…
Against
"If by "hard science," you mean to say that economics is not a natural science, then, by all means, you are absolutely correct."......"But economics is just as sound as physics or any other natural science, and the economist's logic is just as valid as the physicist's…
"This is my first debate as well. Thank you for joining in!" No problem; thanks for the quick reply! "This issue is, in fact, absolutely essential and it must be resolved in order to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the effects of minimum wage laws, which, I argue, are…
304.
Buying a used car is smarter than buying a new one
For
I would also like to apologize for the small character space. While my opponent does make some good arguments, He does quite a bit of assuming. For example, he states, "For someone with a high paying job, where time is extremely important, like perhaps a salesman that needs…
I really think both sides will be insightful, and thought provoking for the voters. This topic is more important right now than it has ever been in this country. For the average Joe, only buying a house surpasses the importance of buying a car. So, which one is smarter? New or…
Against
First I would like to defend the claim that I made the assumption, "that new cars do not break down. " I did not intend to make that assumption as of course that is not true, if it was, new cars would not have warranties to begin with. Only that new cars break down less then…
I'd like to first summarize the points of my opponent, make my counters to them, and then present my arguments that "Buying a used car is" not always "smarter than buying a new car. " My opponent claims "Used cars cost less than new cars" based on the following criteria,…
305.
Wealth does not trickle down from rich to poor
For
In this debate, I am going to be arguing that "trickle down" economics has been a failure to the poor and middle class.Let's set some terms before we begin.Rules:1) No trolling or insults.2) If you forfeit, you automatically lose.3) You don't have to cite sources for common…
I feel like this has been a discussion about student loans more so than Reaganomics. Both of us seem to agree that student loan debt is a big problem. But, where we disagree is supply side economics. What I've been trying to say is that more often than not, money given to poor…
Against
Pro: "To make them even richer? Isn't wealth inequality high enough these days?" Wealth inequality has never not existed in the history of planet Earth or the history of America. That's just life. If I have a fine life compared to most of humanity, I don't whine about it or…
Pro: "The student loan problem just means that the poor and middle class owe more money to the government and are further being harmed." Exactly. So any "trickle down" just evaporates into an abyss of nothingness. Give a trickle down to someone who is financially bombed, and…
306.
Foreign labor brings more benefits than harms
For
The opponent has basically forfeited the last round, which shows that he actually agrees with what I said. So what have I told you so far? Firstly, foreign labour is essential in easing the burden on the working population of countries with low replacement rates by supporting…
The opposition clearly is cherry-picking examples, using the examples of taxes from Malaysia. However, if one was to look in countries such as Australia or America where minimum wage systems exist, that is not the case as the government is able to regulate the taxes. My point…
Against
Although your argument is quite acceptable in a modern day society, but there are still flaws in your case. Allow me to first point those flaws. Though your idea of the government charging the working immigrants is acceptable, you must still remember that it is required for a…
I welcome the challenger first. Firstly i would like to establish my points. Firstly foreign workers help establish job opportunities. An immigrant will take a job within a 3-dimensional sector. Thus providing jobs for native born locals such as being promoted to supervisors.…
307.
Minimum wage laws create unemployment
For
"Well that's convenient. So you want to dismiss my data outright and then tell me that you don't have to give me data? That's a double standard. " First, It's not a double standard. The proposition does not require that you provide empirical data, Nor did I implore you to…
Rejoinder "this is justified by an assumption that the firm is profit-maximizing" So the theory assumes that companies want to maximize their profits. This means that the price floor mentioned earlier does not destroy a business if crossed. " This is clearly a non sequitur. No…
Against
"First, It's not a double standard. The proposition does not require that you provide empirical data, Nor did I implore you to provide empirical data" Data ties into the point system of this website, So it's not your prerogative to decide what data is needed or what points get…
You said "I'm not citing empirical data for a specific reason despite the abundance of it on the topic. " Well that's convenient. So you want to dismiss my data outright and then tell me that you don't have to give me data? That's a double standard. To quote Christopher…
308.
A national minimum wage should be introduced
For
The minimum wage provides a baseline minimum allowing people to embark freely in the pursuit of happiness
Higher wages boost economic growth
Against
The minimum wage is little more than a political tool that ultimately harms the overall economy by raising the unemployment rate and driving businesses elsewhere
The minimum wage restricts an individual's fundamental right to work
309.
A minimum wage is wrong and harmful
For
But it costs the empolers so they cant pay as much. Its a negative feedback loop. Bachman said so. So did forbes. Why not just make the minimum $50? It would eleminate poverty. "Supporters of raising the minimum cite poorly done studies by agenda driven "research" groups that…
The minimum wage is bad for many reasons. Here's my best two 1. It kills jobs. "If we took away the minimum wage -- if conceivably it was gone -- we could potentially virtually wipe out unemployment completely because we would be able to offer jobs at whatever level." -Michele…
Against
In the first round, my opponent put forward a popular myth about the minimum wage. That is reduces employment by making labor more expensive. It actually does the opposite: it increases hiring by expanding the consumer base.This is accomplished by making slightly less surplus…
Before I address the specific issues raised by CON, I feel that a few facts should be presented on the larger subject of the minimum wage.Minimum Wage FAQWhat is a minimum wage?Every society has a certain minimum level of economic strength that each member needs to achieve in…
310.
Gambling should be legalized more widely
For
First they ignore you,Then they laugh at you.Then they fight you,Then you win.Gandhi.
I might be socialist but I am liberal when it comes to matters such as one's mantenance of their personal gambling. I think instead of worrying about it being legalized we should instead perahps 'cap' the percentage of one's income they can' legally spend on it
Against
I feel that the jurisdiction should remain with individual states. Each state should conduct a thorough and exhaustive evaluation that weighs all the benefits and drawbacks associated with legalizing gambling further. No two states are the same and thus no two economic…
311.
A one-time policy should erase all student debt owed to private lenders
For
Good morning. I would first like to start off by defining some terms. For this debate, I will be defining This House as the United States Congress. I will be defining student debt from private companies as debt that is owed by students to non government lenders such as…
Against
Your voting Con They needed to prove that the 115th congress would pass they bill and I proved its impossible for the 115th Congress to do so. The pro never does
They needed to prove that the 115th congress would pass they bill and I proved its impossible for the 115th Congress to do so.
312.
Raising the minimum wage damages the economy
For
All points extended.
All points extended.
Against
For sake of clarity, I will establish my interpretation of the debate topic as: "Raising the federally mandated minimum wage rate will cause more damaging repercussions to the U. S. Economy than not raising the federally mandated minimum wage rate. " If this is not Dpowell's…
313.
Income inequality is not the same as economic inequality
For
Once again my contender has failed to bring forth an argument which refutes my claims. What he has done with his rebuttal, is given you a list of facts and only facts – none of which provide any support for his argument claiming that increases in income inequality reflect…
Despite rising levels of income inequality within the United States, real standards of living have become more equal. While it is true that disparity between incomes is on the rise, the gap between our actual standards of living have remained relatively unchanged, and have even…
Against
FINAL REBUTTAL 1. My opponent states throughout this debate that I have given facts and that he agrees with practically everything I have posted. To that I say thank you. 2. In several of his own contentions I have identified contradictions. For example look at the very last…
My opponent would have us believe that as the value of a dollar gets weaker, and the costs of goods and services gets higher, the window between the haves and have nots remains at least the same if not improves. This cannot be. I will concede three constants: 1) The dollar held…
314.
Corporate conglomeration matters more than creativity
For
Is there a place in this world for for creativity. with the rise of industry, blooming in the 20th century, the idea of a populous working towards a single goal took root in the city's as new companies begun to mass employ people with the single aim of production. Men would…
Far from addressing these issues separately as Con suggests I seek to demonstrate that the lure of materialism is habitually resultant, in many cases, of the death of creativity and so the two are linked. Of course it is easy to say that to be successful you must be talented in…
Against
Aw, Jeezus, dude. Really, you choose literally the last effing hour to make your point? I am just coming home from my bachelor party, you couldn't have picked some time.. maybe 24 hours ago to unleash all this?The lure of materialism is habitually resultant. Source or example…
It seems Pro would like to hold two separate arguments in which to demonstrate a point, the first seems attached to materialism, the second being the death of creativity. Con can address these in tandem. Creativity and artistic endeavours are two separate things. Artistic…
315.
Capitalism encourages personal freedom
For
That's a wrap.
Moving things to their conclusion
Against
Concludin'...
That's perfectly fine, and I hope your work week is productive.
316.
Raising the minimum wage hurts the economy
For
Economy - A US national economy, resources, generally jobs and money. C1: Will raise teenage unemploymentMy government sources will be in a wayback machine link. The argument is simple, employers hire people and pay them what they are worth. If you are worth 1$, but they have…
Raising - Increasing Minimum wage - A minimum wage mandated by the government, currently ~7$ 1st round acceptance..... No trolling please.
Against
Felt like dipping my toe in again, so accepted. Wouldn't mind a definition of economy in your opener, either. Good luck!
If one types an argument at the last minute and it eats it, I might have some sympathy. But if one thens type it again in the same fashion, rather than typing it in a word processor and copy pasting it, I'm not sure how much slack is really deserved. Given that, I've got no…
317.
Bitcoin is a speculative bubble
For
I'd doesn't need to, it already happened 4 times in a row.
Did you just say I was right?
Against
Whether bitcoin has been a bubble in the past is irrelevant. Pro must establish that bitcoin is in a bubble now. Even if voters side with Pro on this detail and allow that the term "bitcoin is a bubble" may include it's past performance, Pro has established no objective…
Yes, you and I both agree that your claim is that bitcoin is actually worth 5$. However, as I've explained, bubbles are determined ex post facto. I also established criteria for determining whether bitcoin is actually in a bubble, which is that it's price will fall to 5$ prior…
318.
The government should cut taxes for everyone, including the wealthy
For
Let me rebut each of your arguments one by one. My oppenent's arguments are in bold.Cutting taxes for everyone would make sense if we weren't in over $16 trillion in debtThe government should significantly cut taxes but also significantly cut spending and close loopholes and…
The government should cut taxes for everyone including the wealthy so people will have more money, people will spend more, businesses will make more money and pay more tax dollars. A large percentage of businesses pay income tax at the individual tax rate not the corporate tax…
Against
Arguments extended.
Tax cuts will pay for themselves/Tax hikes will reduce revenue:My opponent restates his argument from round one that tax cuts will pay for themselves through increased revenue. This is the idea behind the Laffer curve: that as tax rates increase the amount of taxes can…
319.
The influx of imported cars should be reduced
For
Vote for me atlesat I actually post my arguments.
What I said still stands vote for me
Against
The house believes that the influx of imported cars should be reduced
320.
The United States should abolish the Federal Reserve
For
Since Con did not define these specifically I will assume that I am free to defend my arguments from all attacks. In light of his conduct thus far, and his attacks on my character I will be responding to both his rebuttal and his defense/conclusion. First let's take a look at…
To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable us to shape the processes of society entirely to our liking, knowledge which in fact we do not possess, is likely to make us do much harm. - F.A. Hayek The Pretense of KnowledgeCon made many arguments…
Against
Gold standard-GS1 Here, Pro responds to the 2 recessions I brought up (early 80s and 90s). He essentially blames the Fed for causing them, but I'll prove why this extremely misleading, and even if it is true, why it's insignificant, on balance. Starting off with the 80s…
Rebuttal 1: Pro spends most of the contention discussing the history of the Fed. It's mostly irrelevant today and therefore pointless to the debate, but I will address it since it's extremely misleading and a lot of his statements have no actual proof. Plus, I'll address the…
321.
Free trade should be valued above protectionism
For
first I wanna say both of your arguments are plagiarised and that it is completely wrong and unjustified, now that I've said that I will begin by first arguing "your" points then go over my own. In cobos argument he says that free trade harms developing countries industries…
"It is very important for you to know that free trade leads to better roads, better health and better lives" -- Rosario Castellon. I think that Rosario Castellon is exactly right free trade does lead to a better road. Resolved: Free trade should be valued above protectionism.…
Against
First of all I would like to apologize to the judges for my illegal conduct in the round. I did something very un-ethical and would like to apologize to my Opponent for doing so. If my judges would like to penalize me for doing so then I will accept the defeat. I will continue…
Extend All my agruments I Await the Pro.
322.
A job guarantee is a good idea
For
The simpler route for JG I would argue is relevant in the context of the argument about an alternative to JG. I would say if the CI has even less chance of actually being accepted by current society that does need to be taken into consideration. CI could be perfect but {if} it…
I would disagree that taxation is force and coercion. If it is a freedom argument I would say my metrics are, if it is not an actual dictatorship one is not doing too badly. If Amnesty International has not taken up your cause we are okay, I would say pre-income tax in America…
Against
Re: CI may not be acceptable by societyWell, as I stated in round 1, 78% of people who know about cooperatives, prefer to shop at them. That's indication that it would be accepted by society since the people who know about them, strongly prefer cooperatives. Remember, CI is…
General ideas proposed by my opponent will be in bold, and quotes from them in italics. I will respond to each accordingly.Re Taxation is not force or coercionI don't see how you can argue it's not. People are forced to give money to the government through taxation. If you…
323.
The Federal Reserve System is essential to the US economy
For
Good Luck, and Welcome to DDO! ----------------- Con did not clearly state the resolution, so I will state what believe it to be: Con's resolution: The Federal Reserve has had a positive affect on the U. S. economy. MClaro, of course, has taken the Con position.…
I would like to begin by thanking Con for leaving out the ad hominem attacks in the third round. ---------------- Once again the reader will note that Con did not address the fact that recessions have been shorter and further between since the creation of the fed. This was not…
Against
To clear up the issue PRO has with taken my resolution, it is in my very choosing and title of this debate that I addressed my resolution. In all simplicity, I am CON for the very existence of our Federal Reserve System and the "capitalistic" market it has created for us. My…
Since 1913, we have kindly allowed The Federal Reserve System to monopolize the issuance of the currency market. The decision was based on the idea that having an oversight of such market would promise stability in our country's financial system. However, it has not carried out…
324.
The wealthiest ten percent should be exempt from taxation
For
A. M. A. Bench, Esq. for accepting this debate (I assume at least one of his given names must be Adolf in honour of his infamous relative) and for duly posting his rebuttals. Ladies and gentlemen, I didn't realise Hitler had any surviving relatives but if Herr Bench can prove…
My family tree has just been completed and I have discovered that I am, in reality, an extremely posh personage with an aristocratic heritage - I am related to the Norwegian royal family no less, and I have duly written to the King of Norway asking him to send me a cheque for…
Against
"Ladies and gentlemen, I didn't realise Hitler had any surviving relatives but if Herr Bench can prove he is, indeed, the Fuehrer's sole remaining descendant then, not only will he inherit the deceased dictator's castle in Bavaria but also the hundreds of millions of dollars…
"My family tree has just been completed and I have discovered that I am, in reality, an extremely posh personage with an aristocratic heritage - I am related to the Norwegian royal family no less"I congratulate you on your v'ecent discovery of your aristocratical blood lines. I…
325.
Automation has made the current market system unsustainable
For
Premise of the argument is to address the Labor Lump Fallacy and show that in our current time the rate of automation has out paces the number of jobs created or displaced by automation and further that this makes the modern market system as we know it obsolete and unmanagable.…
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326.
Wealth makes people lazy
For
I will say in my personal opinion people who live on welfare are rich in s sense. I believe it was my lead then wealthy up bringing that made me a better worker. I've had a job since I was 14 worked 32hrs a week by the time I was 16. (Not trying to brag) I worked hard because…
I'm just debating from my own observations through the years. I wouldn't necessarily say a detriment to society in a crimal sense. I've noticed that the rich kids I want to high school with ended up still living with their parents for many years after graduating high school.
Against
Well i can say in my personal opinion - I have experienced the opposite - i have met a plethora of underprivileged people utilise the fact they have had a horrible or poor upbringing to dodge their responsibilities and instead "be themselves" - which until that point,…
Okay, I understand where you are coming from. I had not intended Criminal in my definition, but i can see where you read that - Sorry, I will be clearer in the future. I can put that back at you by saying many children who come from low to medium level income households are in…
327.
Capitalism is inherently flawed and overall detrimental
For
There are many reasons as to why capitalism is flawed and not something to be praised: 1. Alienation of the means of production and the commodity from the worker Capitalism cannot exist without the means of production (i.e. the factories where one works, the tools and machines…
Capitalism is a system doomed to crises. Accept if you're willing for an argument with a strong Marxist who does actually know economics.
Against
Thanks to PRO for kicking this off.I however would claim that PRO has failed in terms of addressing the topic at hand. The issue is whether Capitalism is inherently flawed and overall detrimental. PRO has only tried to address the former and has not touched upon the latter at…
Good luck!
328.
Pure socialism is superior to capitalism
For
Many people believe that socialism means government or state ownership and control. Who can blame them when that is what the schools teach and what the media and politicians say? Worse, some people and organizations that call themselves socialist say it, too. Socialism is…
Against
Pro then forfeited four rounds in a row. It is bad conduct to post a challenge to a five-round debate then forfeit. It also leaves my refutation of Pro's arguments standing. Pro's system would put incompetent people in charge, incorrectly assumes that the only issues needing…
Arguments are continued.
329.
The minimum wage should be raised to $15 an hour
For
Point A2: "My opponent seems so ignorant to the fact that if we increase our wages even more more people in the manufacturing industry will be laid off and their job will be done in a 3rd world country for cheaper."I assume my opponent thinks I am ignorant. However, I'm not…
Point A: "A job that requires no skill or risk should not be paid like a job that requires skill."I have two primary arguments to this:1. All jobs must must sustain, or there is no purpose for the job in the first place.If a job pays a wage that cannot sustain a family or even…
Against
Point A2: My opponent seems so ignorant to the fact that if we increase our wages even more more people in the manufacturing industry will be laid off and their job will be done in a 3rd world country for cheaper. "It means you and I pay more for whatever we"re buying, since…
POINT A: A job that requires no skill or risk should not be paid like a job that requires skill. There are blue and white collar jobs that require skill or involve risk. These people deserve income of 15 dollars above. It is frivolous to say that someone should make money doing…
330.
The top income tax rate should be at least 70%
For
the top tax rate in the 1950s was 90%%%%%%% 90 percent okay 90 % tax rates have very little effect on the growth rate of an economy, During hitlers time the german economy was very good but at what cost? trump is the same we do have a good economy but it was a good economy…
tHERE HAVE always been slaves and always will be. . Would you also argume that attempts to eliminate slavery and laws against it are futule? I think not we havent abolished slavery, Or child labur, Or child molestation? People still molest kids. . People still kill. . People…
Against
When the top tax rate was 90$ in the 50s the economy was fine and very capitlaist, And the distribution of wealth was much less skewed and the middle clas on much stronger gorund. . $90 is not the same as 90%, As you stated above. The economy was also CAPITALIST. Or should we…
There have always been poor and rich people, And there will always be, No matter the tax rate. Greed and the love of money will always come to play. I'm assuming you're or for socialism (of some form). I will be arguing for capitalism. I will start my main rebuttals and…
331.
Reaganomics has benefited the American economy
For
I'm not sure how I prove trillions have been spent overseas, but I know the Iraq and Afghan operations cost the country around 2 trillion based on C.B.O. estimates alone. All US citizens see for it is a destabilized Iraq, that now might pose a threat in terms of terror. How…
I don't think it is fair to use time lines. I believe when the rich have control of the money, they create more money and we are all better off in the end. The poor keep getting poorer for reasons such as overpopulation, or perhaps free trade agreements with countries where the…
Against
The problem is, you cannot have your cake and eat it, too. You cannot, on one end, argue that military spending -- a core tenet of Reaganomics -- is foolish and unsustainable, and then endorse it under certain circumstances. You cannot make a claim about trillions of dollars…
Extending.
332.
Fractional reserve banking should be illegal
For
Arguments extended
arguments extended
Against
==Framework and Definitions==Con has accepted the BOP and resolution analysis I have offered, as well as my definitions, so extend those. ==Background==I provided a definition in the last round, but I feel the need to briefly explain mathematically what fractional reserve…
However, i feel the need to define our terms and to outline the burdens before diving into this debate. Pro may feel free to contest any of these definitions or any of my analysis in his following round. ==Definitions==Fractional reserve banking - "A banking system in which…
333.
Society will become socialist within ten years
For
I became a socialist in 1977 when i visited family in the netherlands western europe is a example of peaceful democratic and successful socialism
Firstly, The record of Socialsim is mixed, And understandably so, It is a new idea and just being tried as people make mistakes they learn, Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting diffeent results, So we try some thing new t attain the same goals, We learn…
Against
It may be mixed with some few, Few examples of it going right but it's past is full of the death of innocent people and the destruction of nations. China is not a socialist country, It is a mixed nation, Leaning toward more capitalistic economic views and beliefs. This is the…
I do not believe that socialism will take hold anywhere else in the next 10 years or anytime after that. Just because we are a divided world does not mean that Socialism will take over. The history of the system is very terrible. Not only that but other economic systems prove…
334.
Governments should adopt family-friendly employment policies
For
It does not disrupt business. Many business's are well-aware ahead of time when their employee is expected to give birth. Many employees request the time off as soon as they have a confirmed due date from their doctors. [1] Also, baby bumps can start to show as soon as 12 weeks…
I extend, once more, the opportunity for my opponent to present their argument as instigator of this debate. Should my opponent forfeit the last round, I will present my case in order to fulfill my duty of upholding my position with an argument. I now return the floor to my…
Against
The motion to be debated is" So called family friendly policies, such as maternity leave, paternity leave and parental leave should be severely restricted, or even abolished. In practice they disrupt business , increase the cost of production and put the UK at a competitive…
335.
Minimum wage laws and labor unions benefit workers
For
My opponent did not offer a closing argument. I saw the flaws in his argument, pointed them out, and carried on with life. My position still stands. It is possible to support labor unions, but still go against Minimum Wage. For example, I can support Star Wars, but that does…
No, my position is not "like supporting PETA and wearing fur". It is just difficult for you to grasp such a concept that nothing has to be absolute. I do not have to be exactly for or against something in the exact way it is portrayed. Unless it was meant for that way, then it…
Against
Labor unions typically support things like the minimum wage. Your position is like supporting PETA and wearing fur. I made it four rounds because I expected a debate about workers rights. This is why we need either a messaging system or a cancel debate button.
Why? Why have labor unions deal with every money matter other than wages. Surely wages are one of the most critical aspects of workers rights. How can you support workers rights on one hand and rebuke them on the other? Do you claim that they are mutually exclusive, because…
336.
Reducing the deficit should be the US's top economic priority
For
What do you define as "idealistic"? In response to my opponent's questions: 1.) "I would like for you to point out instances in American history where we were prevented from doing something because of this mounting debt?" Well, the answer is quite simply never. However, never…
Seeing as this is a five round debate I will use this round to make some general observations and pose questions that will open avenues for arguments against my opponents. General Observations: My opponent seems to be using quite a bit of copying and pasting--his arguments are…
Against
I'll be adressing the issues that were brought up in the previous post. As far as me repeating arguments- this is done because your points are basically restated from your overview to your contentions for example in the overview you stated that "when the United States…
My opponent argues that defecit spending is not in favor of the American working/middle/lower-class, but this argument is iherently flawed. He chooses to only select certain defecit spending measures such as the War in Iraq and Afghanistan which doesn't help the pocket books of…
337.
The wealthy already pay enough in taxes
For
Thank you for participating in this debate. This is an issue of simple economic logic. What my opponent fails to understand is that the money the rich have isn't sitting in some big cloud somewhere. They may have alot of money, but that means that they spend more. That means…
I am starting yet another debate on how I believe the rich have paid their fair share and shouldn't be taxed as much as they are. You must have a valid argument and answer questions I ask, as I will yours. Thank you and have a nice day.
Against
First, as my opponent has declined his right to speak in the third round, and because there are no more further rounds to come, I will summarize my main points. 1) You classified the rich as in the top 10%. To be in the top 10% you must be making more than 155,000 $'s a year.…
I would first like to start off by thanking my opponent for his argument. It was truly of value to hear your "opinion". But these are the facts. If as you say you're classifying the rich 10% they still have to be making more than 155,000. When you say that the top 10% pays 75%…
338.
Minimum wage laws should be abolished
For
The only way to bring back jobs to the U.S. is by eliminating the minimum wage. By increasing the minimum wage, you increase the cost of living and therefore decrease the quality of life. All goods, virtual and non-virtual require labor cost. We now live in a society where…
Against
Thanks for putting up a great debate!
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339.
Europe should weaken austerity to provide greater social support
For
Austerity is creating a cycle of decline
Keynesian economics
Against
Countries that are uncompetitive need to reduce wages and welfare
On your bike!
340.
The US should subsidize development of a national commodity exchange
For
I will be arguing the institution of a national commdoity exchange subsidized by the US government. For the purpose of the debate, we shall refer to it as the US National Commodity Exchange, or USNCE for short.- The USNCE will be a national marketplace designed for the buying…
I) PrefaceI want to start the debate by stating, that I am arguing the US should instate a national commodity exchange. I am not arguing that I should start my own corporatation and manage every idea. I appreciate the oppositions aptitude for asking questions, and I will answer…
Against
Actually, I wasn"t suggesting that people who have to buy water through an exchange. Commodity Exchanges sell and buy raw materials, as well as futures contracts on those underlying materials. [1] Moreover, commodity markets offer derivatives on raw materials as protection, a…
I will have to tip my hat to my opponent. This is truly a piece of art. As you might be able to tell his blank argument provides great social commentary, the emptiness of the page represents every libertarian idea on government and regulation ever constructed. This man is a…
341.
A national sales tax is a bad idea for America
For
THIS DUMB WEBSITE MAKES ME TYPE 100 CHARACTERS ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOTHING TO RESPOND TO. PHIL IS TH BIGGEST IDIOT ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH, I SWEAR TO GOD.
That sort of throws off the debate. Your profile says that you are against the National Retail Sales Tax, which is why I challenged you to this debate.
Against
Ohhhhh whewwwwwww, I told you it didn't sound like something I'd be against. I fixed it, catch some other time, Peace, Ruth btw, hellva debate..Merry Christmas.
Well I can see your frustrated with the lack of a debate, I wished I could have helped. I do hope we debate again soon as will only become better debaters if we don't bail like we did here. Thanks, Peace, Ruth
342.
Austerity is the proper response to a debt crisis
For
I. Will Austerity Reduce Debt? In most countries, tax levels are already high enough. They are making enough revenue, but their spending is so large that they are at risk of a bailout. Wouldn't high tax levels hurt the people the same as it would Government reduction in…
I. Will Austerity Reduce Debt? I'll be more detailed in my "common knowledge" statement. Government debt comes from the Government spending too much. That means that they are spending more than they are taking in. Wouldn't cutting Government spending to a level below what they…
Against
This topic is really important, incredibly relevant and most importantly, frequently misunderstood. I hope I've been able to clear up a few misunderstandings with this debate. The evidenceIn this debate, my opponent had to prove that austerity measures are the proper response…
I. Will Austerity Reduce Debt? Pro opens by saying that government debt comes from spending too much. This is half-true. I could equally say government debt comes from not making enough revenue. My contention is that even if, from a particular angle, overspending is a cause of…
343.
Advertising should be banned from television and radio
For
Thanks for instigating this debate. Since this is a normative question, the burden of proof is shared. I assume that advertising refers to paid announcements by a business.Economic ArgumentsArgument 1: Advertising is almost always waste of resources Advertising is a waste of…
Thank you for your robust response. Counter-argument 1: Cable? I couldn"t really follow your first point. When you say "advertising agencies" do you mean the firms that are paid to handle advertising for many clients, or do you mean the firm that is advertising its own product?…
Against
First off, I would like to say thank you for accepting my third debate. As many Americans are aware of, cable costs a lot. Now, when an company wants to make a commercial and air it on television, they would pay the channel station to air their commercial. Since channel…
I stand against advertising from being banned from TV and radio. One of my main arguments includes jobs. The amount of jobs that will be lost from no advertising is astonishing. If there weren't any advertising for radio and TV then roughly 27,000 people will be unemployed from…
344.
Welfare spending is important to the economy
For
Welfare is constantly bombarded with complaints about people being "lazy" and living off of welfare. We're told that they live the high-life without having to work. That's funny, considering that welfare is only two dollars more than minimum wage. Also, not everyone mis-uses…
That's about it. From your personal information,and the information above, vote on which side, you side with.
Against
Two dollars above minimum wage is two dollars more than anyone with a minimum wage job is making. What is more valuable to society, someone who is receiving seven dollars and twenty five cents an hour to complete a valuable job or someone who is receiving nine dollars and…
345.
Income equality is desirable for society
For
That's unfortunate. . .
A definition before we start: The term "Income Inequality". By Income Inequality I am referring to disproportionate distribution of wealth; that is, When a small minority of people running most of the wealth in a country. Therefore, The term "Income Equality" by definition does…
Against
Income equality is not good because it gives away people's hard working money.
346.
Executives should lose personal wealth for corporate disasters they cause
For
I would like to begin by thanking my opponent for his hilarious response and look forward to the final round of this debate. My opponent began by saying that ACCIDENTS can and do happen. Sure they do. Accidents happen all the time. However, there is a huge difference between an…
FACTS: -At the time of this debate the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has grown to around 337,000 tons of crude old, making it the forth largest to date. However, the next highest, the Ixtoc I (1) oil spill (around 460,000 tons) went on for around 12 months, where the Deepwater…
Against
Many thanks to tvellalott for continuing to argue that the US Government should squeeze BP until its pips squeak. As it happens, regardless of what the legislators do, it seems as though US lawyers acting for plaintiffs on the Gulf coast are about to take BP to the cleaners…
With many thanks to tvellaolott for his response, I do acknowledge that this disaster is one of the worst of its kind. However, accidents can and do happen and there's no point in crying over spilt milk (or, indeed, oil). The important thing is to learn from the mistakes made…
347.
Credit cards are worse than other ways to pay
For
Credit cards do more harm than good to the consumer as a whole. The credit card industry has caused more people to go into debt than any other industry. They have been the source of more heartache, grief, and deceit than any other industry save perhaps the collection companies.…
Against
Again it is unfortunate that my opponent has not posted another argument. Since the resolution was his and I have disproved it, I encourage all voters to vote Con. As promised I will finish my list of explanations. 5. Many Credit Card Companies allow the credit card user to…
Ahh, it is unfortunate that my opponent has declined to post an argument in the previous round. However, (as promised) I will proceed with listing and further explaining the benefits of credit cards. First of I will list them and then explain what they mean. 1. Floating 2.…
348.
Welfare and minimum wage laws should be abolished
For
Welfare just causes laziness because people are getting money while they're no working, and some people use that to their advantage. Minimum wage can be increased to ridiculous inflated levels by a government so that businesses, well, go out of business I'm sorry about this…
If they have no choice, they have no choice. They do it or they starve. Simple as that. If they can afford to quit, they can quit.
Against
Why would you be against welfare so what do we do let all those poor people and there families starve I mean if there on welfare and they got jobs and they get jobs that are below minimum wage they could afford to eat and feed there families but if they have jobs below minimum…
but in a sense of what your saying someone could be in that situation and not be able to do anything.
349.
Average passengers should not subsidize passengers of larger size
For
I would like to thank Imabench for accepting this debate and respond to his opening paragraphs which, to summarise, state that some airlines don't force obese passengers to buy an extra seat in coach / economy, or to pay for an upgrade to business / first class, but they do so…
As I am well over six foot tall, many airlines recognise my need for extra legroom by giving me a free upgrade from coach / economy class to business / first class. Of course, this means that the airlines cannot sell this premium seat to another passenger and this loss of…
Against
Final remarks to pro's counterpoints 1) Giving up your first class seat to someone who arguably needs it more may not be considered "foolish" It is an act of courtesy and forcing fat people to buy another seat would eliminate this much easier solution to the problem 2) Even if…
Ill give this a shot. I looked into the airline policies regarding fat people getting free upgrades and I found a whole lot of nothing....... airline policies do not explicitly state that fat people are eligible for free upgrades to first class at the expense of everyone else.…
350.
A just government ought to require employers to pay a living wage
For
Closing the debate.
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Against
Intro- Renowned 20th Century Inventor and Visionary Buckminster Fuller said "We must do away with the absolutely specious notion that everybody has to earn a living. It is a fact today that one in ten thousand of us can make a technological breakthrough capable of supporting…

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