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951.
A free market economy is harmful to society
For
I would have liked to post more but by the time I wrote up the rest my opponent had already finished their rebuttal and my apologies for not doing it beforehand but school gets busy at times. I would like to remind my opponent that there is already an overproduction of goods…
Yes I unfortunately got wrapped up in something at the worst time so my response was delayed. My opponent seems to be contradicting herself about minimum wage. If the business is more inclined to pay less to the employee in order to keep the business going then by default the…
Against
This stems from an earlier argument with my opponent, Anarcho about whether the free market is beneficial to society or not. I'll begin by presenting several arguments from the earlier debate. Good luck to both of us! 1) Minimum wage: My opponent is in favour of it. There are…
My opponent begins his argument by stating that without a minimum wage law that employers will be paid lower by default. However, this would be non-issue due to less inflation. With more goods being produced due to more money available to a company to use, their value goes…
952.
Capitalism is more moral than socialism
For
To start, I acknowledge the good intentions of socialism, however good intentions are not enough when dealing with people"s lives; therefore I focus on the outcomes of political philosophies rather than intentions. Additionally I recognize that Capitalism is not a perfect…
Resolved: Capitalism is more moral than socialism Definitions: Capitalism: is a free market economic system based on private ownership and entrepreneurship. The investment of capital, and production, distribution, income, and prices are determined not by government (as in…
Against
To support and verify my claim one more time: no socialist government has succeeded, and thus the idealism cannot be disputed via examples. socialism can only be regarded as an ideal, and as such is a very very Moral governing system. Socialism is in favor of the people, and…
wealth redistribution is not a viable debate response. when considering two parties one cannot claim on is less because of how the transition would take place. Capitalism requires an equal amount of force to enforce it's policies. Socialism cannot make the poor poorer unless…
953.
The US national debt is money created rather than borrowed
For
Thanks for the solid debate... This is a very confusing subject and my wording may not always be perfect, but my opponent is taking this conversation to a place that I did not want it to go. The money supply, whatever you want to call it, Monetary Base, M1, M2, M3, should not…
Thanks for the clean rebuttal... However, my opponent is taking this argument to a description of the money supply. This debate is for the broad scope of how money is created in a fiat economy such as ours. The money supply is very complicated since there are numerous types of…
Against
==Burden of proof== Best case, my opponent proves that government debt equals the amount of money created, but he fails to prove that it is NOT money borrowed. He must prove both to win. If we don't owe the money to anyone, why would S&P downgrade our debt? Why would anyone…
Thanks for the quick reply akphidelt. ==What is M1 and M2?== I actually made a mistake before, which I now realized after looking up the definition of M2. M2 is everything in M1 (cash), PLUS savings (checking and savings accounts). [1] So the total money supply in the US is…
954.
Socialism is better than capitalism
For
Definition: Socialism is a social and economic system characterised by social ownership of the means of production and co-operative management of the economy, as well as a political theory and movement that aims at the establishment of such a system. Arguement 1: Labor…
I will be arguing that socialism is a better form of economy than Capitilism. Here are my terms: 1st. Round: Acceptance of Terms 2nd Round: Opening arguements 3rd Round: Counter Arguements 4th Round: Conclusive arguements/Rebuttals My opponent cannot use any…
Against
Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. Well for one when you have capitalism you have a bigger economic growth. Capitalism allows the economy to grow faster…
Yeah but Spain is still a socialist nation, so it still holds true. Yeah but usually free healthcare is not as good as private. IT also hurts the private heath cares. So some private heath cares start falling which in turn hurts the economy. If you work harder here then you get…
955.
The minimum wage should be abolished
For
I will pass this round.
I don't seem to be able to defend my case. I know this is against one of the rules above, but I forfeit. I thank ReponsiblyIrresponsible for the debate and will look over some of my views on the minimum wage.-VexLiberty
Against
I appreciate Zex's gracious concession.
I'm now going to rebut his case, without addressing his rebuttal of mine until the next round. Before I begin, there is one issue I'd like to address--and that PRO's use of sourcing. His points 1 through 5 are copy and pasted from two CATO articles he links below without being…
956.
Tax cuts are not necessarily good for the economy
For
"" The deficit grew right along because Congress let the spending grow even faster. "" Any stimulus was caused by deficit spending. During the Clinton years the deficit was reduced and tax rates raised and the economny was good. Why didnt Bush veto the excessive spending? And…
My main point it that even very high tax leves can be beneficially. During WWII and the 50s we had very high marginal rates but the economies were good. It seems that there is general belief that tax cuts are almost always good which is not the case.
Against
The Clinton Tax Defense A growing body of literature and experience indicates that higher taxes are associated with a smaller economy. It is generally axiomatic that the more one taxes something, the less there is of the item taxed. There is surely no reluctance among…
Here is the problem, you are trying to fix the sink, when its the drain thats broken. Again,.. think about this, if we cut government spending, govt. programs, limit govt. we can maintain lower taxes while stimulating and strengthening the economy! There were two tax cuts in…
957.
Oil revenue should go into a trust fund independent of politicians
For
Preventing Corruption
A fund would prevent pollution
Against
An independent trust fund discourages investment.
Keeping funds from government has negative consequences for spending
958.
Advertising is harmful to society
For
It is certainly brainwashing because it keeps getting your attention to make you change your mind
It is annoying but it can brain wash us if it is too much, so it is harmful
Against
Movies also get your attention. So do books. Is that brainwashing also? Adds simply give you a reason to buy a specific product, not to change your mind.
Adds are aimed at getting you to sell something. And yes, the people try to convince you to buy a product. However this isn't brainwash. Adds are not propaganda.
959.
Federal subsidies should go to high-speed rail instead of highways
For
My belief is that federal government subsidies on high-speed rail would benefit the United States greater than the continual subsidy of the current highway system. The first round is acceptance, the second is stating your argument, third round attempt to dispute claims made by…
First off I would like to begin by saying that you conceded defeat when you broke the rules that you agreed to in round one by disputing my claims in the second round, that is what this round is for. Also, wikipedia is not an acceptable source material last time I checked. 1. I…
Against
"Also, wikipedia is not an acceptable source material last time I checked." - Wikipedia is an accepted source by many if not all members of DDO. Unless specifically set out beforehand Wikipedia is an acceptable source. I will debate you on the claim that it is not an acceptable…
ContentionsC1. This money is needed to upkeep the nations massive highway system. There was 47,182 miles of Interstate as of 2010 [http://en.wikipedia.org...]. As of 2007 there were 254 million registered passenger vehicles in the United States [http://en.wikipedia.org...] You…
960.
The G7 should fund a $400 billion plan to end world hunger
For
Are you there?
Responses to your arguments For your fist point I will say that yes there are starving people in every country and In my proposal the food would go to every starving person. Not just the ones in certain country's. There may be a population increases but this can be counteracted…
Against
My side of the argument may be the darker side, but it is more realistic and practical. Pro's solution is one that is utopian in nature, and if history is any indicator, then it simply won't work. I'll go into some reasons why. To begin, this idea would necessitate a tax…
961.
Capitalism is better than socialism
For
Obama
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Against
Godzilla.
Please don't vote on this debate so it can end in a tie.
962.
Socialism achieves economic security better than capitalism
For
My opponent clearly fails to understand the scope and aim of my arguments. The resolution was "Socialism is a better means of achieving economic security than capitalism". My opponent assumes that showing positive proof for Socialism is the only argument. However my opponent…
Unfortunate, extend my arguments.
Against
Also no more new arguments/ evidence please. First off my opponent has already lost the round for three reasons: 1. My has adequately negated, the burden for the negative as specifically stated in the resolution was to prove that the merits of Socialism are better than those…
Whatever the specifics of the case in question, socialism always means overriding the free decisions of individuals and replacing that capacity for decision making with an overarching plan by the state. Taken far enough, this mode of thought won't just spell an end to opulent…
963.
Communism is the greatest form of capitalist greed
For
I forfeit also.
el senatoro no commento has resigned?
Against
I accept.
964.
Commerce is more important than science
For
Its a matter of opinion but to survive in the real world only commerce helps.
I firmly believe that Commerce (Accounting, Business Studies and Economics) are far better than the three Sciences (Biology, chemistry and Physics).
Against
You forfeited the round. No bad, currently.
You forfeited the round. No bad, currently.
965.
Taxation should be abolished
For
THE MORALITY OF TAXATIONMy opponent claims that taxation is not theft because it is legally sanctioned, and I responded to this by asking him if the Nazis butchering of 12 million Jews was still murder even if it was legally sanctioned. He responded to this by saying that the…
First of all, the German Government in the 1930's and 1940's had "legal right" to murder 12 million Jews, but this doesn't make it somehow not murder. Also we mus consider what defines legal right- what makes one government more legitimate than an other? Better yet, what makes…
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Re: German government having legal right to murder JewsTechnically, according to the German government, this was not murder, as murder is usually defined as the unlawful killing of one human by another human. It wasn't unfawful under German law. However, for nearly every other…
I already addressed both of these issues my opponent came up with in round 1, when I addressed potential counter-arguments. Nonetheless, I suppose I will address this again, with a different angle.Quotes from my opponent will be italicized. if 2 people decide to mug 1 person,…
966.
The minimum wage should not be raised
For
Round 1 is acceptanceRound 2 & 3 are argumentsRound 4 is final statements; no new information this roundNo forfeitingHappy π Day.
So, for the reasons that I listed minimum wage should not be raised. Thank you for debating.
Against
I would be happy to tell you where I got my 98% number. I made it up. It was not, nor was it ever intended to be a supportable statistic. It's use was satirical.You argued: "The Minimum Wage should not be raised."You then argued: "Indeed, the minimum wage should go up with…
I accept. 98% of DDO users make Minimum wage. You're locking them into the same pay rate for the rest of their life. Inflation will require an adjustment anways.In 1960, it was $1.60. So it should still be $1.60? Inflation says it should and will go up. Why are you subjecting…
967.
Corporate CEOs in America should be paid less
For
. http://www.youtube.com...Kumbaya song! ! (video)First of all, I want to thank CON for the opportunity to debate this topic. His determined and tenacious approach has certainly contributed to making this debate interesting, I hope audiences can agree. I also want to make…
I will lead with a reminder, more arguments, and rebut CON's allegations.- Sources con't from Round #2, #3- CON's statement's in quoted italicsWhy is this issue important?I want to remind voters that performance in corporate America is of paramount importance. If a burger…
Against
Housekeeping: It is totally legit for me to bring in new evidence in R4 since Pro has time to respond. Pro could have weighed my evidence against his or pointed out flaws in my evidence without offering new arguments. New arguments are fair in all but the last round. If it…
1)CEO pay is strongly tied to company performance. Note his sources all come from blogs and editorials while mine in R4 are economic studies.a)CEO salaries are not to blame for the 2008 collapse. It is common knowledge that the collapse was due to a large number of factors,…
968.
Capitalism is better than communism
For
Well I feel that a country can make more progress in a capitalistic economic form. Centrally Planned Economic countries such as the USSR have not been successful in the long run. It also seems that communism is more common in underdeveloped countries that are not currently…
Against
That's game.
My opponent has forfeit the round.
969.
Reaganomics caused significant modern economic problems
For
I accept my opponents concession.
"And then, in 2008 when the Recession hit, the Democrats were in charge again. "The democrats were freshly elected yes, but whose policies were in effect? Tax cuts for the rich from G. W. Bush. In fact, the recession actually struck before the dems were actually in office. This…
Against
I have very little actual understanding of economics, yet I challenged you to this debate. It was foolish of me, and I don't know why the heck I did it. I clearly cannot defeat Pro in this debate. Therefore I concede defeat to my opponent.
You used a lot of fancy charts that I didn't understand, so I'll simply base my debate off what you said. Before I begin, I find it amusing that Democrats always name Reaganomics after Ronald Reagan, but they refuse to name "Obamacare" after Barack Obama. Anyhow, this has…
970.
Foreign aid is a luxury we cannot afford
For
We are talking about Australia and we might become poor too!! what are your 3 main points??
Foreign aid is a luxury we can"t afford.
Against
Please define what you understand under afford, and what country you are talking about. The argument that we cannot afford Foreign aid is not true for most Western Countries. Many countries can indeed afford it, and no one is pressuring countries into foreign aid. Obviously, if…
That foreign aid doesn't cost a lot and is in the American interest. Meaning, it a luxury that we can afford and should be willing to promote time and money towards it.
971.
Capitalism is superior to socialism
For
I ask him to post one more time so that we can go right to the voting period.
One of the main reasons that Capitalism is better, is that it's been more successful. Capitalism clearly has worked in the top five most Capitalist countries in the world. They are Germany, the United States of America, China, India, and Japan. China manufactures and freely…
Against
I apologize, but I must forfeit this debate since I am busy with work.
I accept.
972.
Those who benefit most from society should pay more tax
For
Apologies, my first link was misplaced. This is the correct link: 1. http://cbsn.ws... To be fair to my opponent, this round will be all case defense. Note the concessions. The government MUST achieve the same amount of revenue. And yet, he also concedes that "if you are living…
Alright, thanks to my opponent. I'll be rebutting this round, and defending the next. All of Con's R1 arguments are claims. None of them have any support or warrants. Note my argument from the previous round regarding how the rich benefit from society. I've shown that the rich…
Against
This proves "that the rich are paying out proportionately to what they're earning"(pro). In fact, the 'rich' are paying nearly 200% of what they would be paying if everyone's taxes were more simply proportional to their earnings (3). To elaborate: The top thousandth descending…
Thanks for the welcome! I agree with your introduction. This is no debate about how the government spends money or how much it takes in. It is definitely about where the funds come from. I also agree with you on the points that a government must take in money and funds in order…
973.
The deregulated free market is unsustainable
For
The proposition is certainly not negated. 1. Con parades over the fact that I did not comment or respond to his claims of historical societies being temporarily sustained by unregulated "free markets". The reason why I did not respond to his remarks is merely because I do not…
It appears I'm going to have to make some clarifications.. 1. When stating there being an alarming growth of an intertwining system of both the private sector (i.e. Wall street) and the government.. That addresses the issue of a too powerful private sector and NOT government.…
Against
In a debate, the way a case is made is to make one or more contentions that support a resolution, then to support each contention with arguments. Each argument should contain logical reasons based upon facts. The purpose of a reference is to provide a an authoritative source…
1. I gave solid historical examples of free markets being sustained for centuries and people prospered as a result. Civilization arose during an era of free markets, before government regulation was invented. Native Americans alone proved Pro wrong by developing prosperous…
974.
A flat tax system is better than progressive taxation
For
First of all I would like to keep this debate as conceptual and philisophical as possible. I want to debate the idea as a theory. The flat tax is a great idea. It saves the government tons of money and labor hours that a complex progressive tax code causes. If you remove the…
The earth is round. On that earth there are taxes. Flat tax is a type of tax. I'm arguing about the flat tax too.
Against
But you haven't yet demonstrated that taxes should be there. If you can't justify any tax, you can't justify a flat one. Just because there are taxes does not mean there has to be. You are treating taxes as natural rather than an act of human beings, when in fact they are the…
" You start off by saying that taxes themselves are unjust but then you justify the existence of taxes in the statement above. " No, I justify the existence of fees (e.g. I anticipate your points.) A tax relies on force. The money can be attained without taxes, like any other…
975.
Making money should be the only aim of business
For
Now a days,Corporations are hard and cold,impersonal entities precisely.They don't have feelings for others and concentrate on the growth of their empire.People who work for them do so for a very practical reason i.e SALARY and other privileges.They also hide behind them to run…
Along with definition, Profit = A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
Against
Although most business" main goal is by definition to make money, there are a great number of organizations that have been established to promote a lifestyle change or tech advances. It depends on the stage of the business lifecycle and the social environment around the…
I agree to debate this topic with you. Good Luck
976.
Capitalism should be preferred over socialism
For
Let me start out my argument by saying this. There are many people in this world, some of which are naturally smarter than others, some of which have more of a natural desire to work than others, which is okay.Capitalism really gives people an incentive to work. What Capitalism…
capitalism should be in the government instead of socialism. What happens when you use socialism is that everyone thinks that they don't have to work now, no income comes in, and the country can fall apart.
Against
"Let me start out my argument by saying this. There are many people in this world, some of which are naturally smarter than others, some of which have more of a natural desire to work than others, which is okay" I agree. "Capitalism really gives people an incentive to work.…
This debate is to complex for "everyone thinks they don't have to work" to make it, create a more specific path of reasoning and then I will craft a rebuttal.
977.
Capitalism is superior to communism
For
Ok, but I must say this was a good debate and I was glad to have the opportunity to do this with you. I hope your arguments get stronger (or better you are convinced into becoming a capitalist).
I. RomeYour Roman army encyclopedia is too narrow to military affairs, I know because I own the same book. At least I think your talking about this (http://www.amazon.com...). There is a lot more information out there that looks at the wider scale of why Rome fell and it is…
Against
Maybe.
I don't see the point of arguing since my past arguments were pieces of crap made on a whim and that even whatever I do I still would lose since I barely added anything to actually back my arguments up. http://www.studymode.com...
978.
Public sector labor unions benefit society
For
In this final round, I will attempt to offer a defense concerning my original arguments1. LABOUR EFFICIENCY1.1. Workers' contentmentMy opponent attack my point about productivity as a result of collective bargaining rights by saying unions are undemocratic. He says union…
I shall now attempt, as demanded by the rules, to offer my rebuttal to his original arguments. A point-by-point analysis of my opponent's round 2 shall thus be offered. I. EconomicsI. a. UnemploymentIn this argument my opponent attempts to explain how labour unions increase…
Against
I. EconomicsI. a. Unemployment I will first attack again my opponent's premise that unions increase productivity. "It is only by imposing restrictions on the economy which reduce productivity that a union can provide an economic benefit to its members. In a free and open labor…
I. Labor EfficiencyI. i. Worker's Contentment My opponent is basically trying to say that labor unions are beneficial because they gain collective bargaining rights to the individual worker, and that this makes them happier and more productive. However, this falls apart…
979.
Closing sweatshops does more harm than good
For
First, I'll address the premise. The definition Con stated is true and I'd like to add (from the same source), "The work may be difficult, dangerous or be paid a wage that is not commensurate" and also that it often ignores factors (usually due to laws not preventing it) child…
Nobel Prize winning economist, Paul Krugman, once said "why does the image of an Indonesian sewing sneakers for 60 cents an hour evoke so much more feeling than the image of another Indonesian earning the equivalent of 30 cents an hour trying to feed his family on a tiny plot…
Against
Pro has forfieted, my arguments are extended. I reiterate my point that accepting sweatshops is selling the welfare and respect of the citizens to corporations. There are other forms of economy besides an export based economy. An internal consumer base is more valuable then an…
Counter-Case: Firstly, Pro makes the case that sweatshops were "undoubtedly" a major large factor in S. Korea's growth. The problem is that he fails to substantiate it with any facts or source, and unfortunately we don't accept facts simply because one man said it was…
980.
Income inequality is not inherently bad for society
For
This is my first debate so please bear with me. The resolution is that income inequality is an essential feature of a free society. I am arguing for it. Definitions:Income inequality: disparities in the distribution of economic resources among individuals in a society. Free…
It's refreshing to be able to debate these topics without the usual rancor and ad hominem attacks. The resolution is that income inequality is an essential feature of a free society. Con does not disagree, as he writes: "We understand that we live in a free and capitalistic…
Against
I believe that income inequality is a bad thing. It brings about a number of serious problems not only for a society but for many people. Moreover, it deprives of the vitality and challenging spirit among the people in a society. For example, the United States and Japan face…
I challenge to express my opinion regarding to the arguments by Pro for Round 4. Pro says that ``in open, globalized economies is inversely correlated to income inequality. That is to say, greater economic freedom leads to greater income inequality but also lower levels of…
981.
Socialism is an immoral economic system
For
You did answer my question but in a rather odd manner. I was looking more towards a direct yes or no. Sorry that I did not understand the first time. As to your comments regarding " general circumstances" and how " there is nothing that can never be taken away." I firmly…
First off, you did not answer my question. By accepting this debate you have accepted the conditions and the guide lines that I have set out for this debate. I will not expect you to answer the questions above in your next turn but be aware that this will take points off of…
Against
As to your comments regarding " general circumstances" and how " there is nothing that can never be taken away." I firmly disagree with you. The rights of man ( even Hitler's and criminals) cannot be taken away unless they themselves violate another persons rights. In this…
First off, you did not answer my question. By accepting this debate you have accepted the conditions and the guide lines that I have set out for this debate. I will not expect you to answer the questions above in your next turn but be aware that this will take points off of…
982.
A minimum wage is important to the economy
For
So your admitting that maybe we should have a minimum wage????? And since when are riots an acceptable part of a strong society? Our minimum wage law was put in place for a reason. If it is taken away then companies will start paying less and less. And yes the United States is…
Okay so you say that eventually the price will get so low that people will have to start paying more. Actually they will not if the highest paying job for an unskilled worker is 50 cents people will take the job. 50 cents an hour is better then nothing an hour. You say we will…
Against
Yes i am admitting we may need minimum wage, but we may not. You say "However China's people are not doing very well and a large number of them are living in poverty. I will give you the fact that we never know how something will work until we try it. However, we have seen…
China may have seen it done to other countries, but we where once the most powerful country in the world at one point, but we made a mistake by putting in certain laws and if the highest paying job is 50 cent, well then there may be riots. China and other countries may have…
983.
Governments should provide food and money to care for the poor
For
Good afternoon DDO. Today our topic is that the governments should give money/food to the poor. I am Pro and the opponent is Con.Rules1. No forfeiting2. No "kk's"3. No trolling4. BOP is on Pro5. If you are not over the ELO of 2500, you cannot accept.Defintions1. Government: The…
I totally rebutted everything. I know I didn't rebut the third so I will right now. 3. Even though the government can't help every single one who is in poverty, they have to at least help. The government's job is to takes care of the citizens. They must at least do something.…
Against
Accepted.
Pro says "I totally rebutted everything. I know I didn't rebut the third so I will right now" this is completely false. He didn't rebut my: Dependence case and he didn't say anything about my alternatives. Therefore, he didn't rebut any of my points. He left my alternative…
984.
Sweatshop production of goods is acceptable
For
In the United States of America $5.85 is the National Minimum wage. Tipped wages can legally be as low as $2.13 an hour[1]. In Costa Rica the wages for working in a sweatshop is equivalent to $2.38 an hour[2]. Now taking that into consideration, Costa Rica's national GDP per…
In a country on the brink of a huge economic downfall (USA), we are in a great need for affordable goods. The products that we rely on everyday are coming from countries that are terribly poor. Employment rates in these countries and quality of most working conditions are low.…
Against
Since Daysuit forfeited I don't have anything new to say, but I stand by the fact that sweatshops are still immoral. Paying workers is different from paying them well, or in many cases even fairly. People working in sweatshops live in conditions that would be unacceptable to…
"Tipped wages can legally be as low as $2.13 an hour[1]. In Costa Rica the wages for working in a sweatshop is equivalent to $2.38 an hour[2]." Tipped is the key word there. Waiters in a restaurant can make around 50 dollars or over in the course of a day. And being a waiter…
985.
Apple can survive long term without Steve Jobs
For
My opponent did not respond to my arguments and forfeited. Thanks for the debate.
Arguments extended.
Against
Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple CEO and been replaced by the company's chief operating officer Tim Cook. In a resignation letter, Jobs, who has been on a medical leave of absence since January this year, said he could no longer carry out his duties. The 56-year-old founded…
986.
Retailers should be allowed to import grey goods for resale
For
The free movement of goods is consistent with the basic principles of free trade
Allowing grey goods breaks down monopolies and passes on lower prices to consumers.
Against
Once a good has been sold, manufacturers have no business telling their customers how to use it. This includes selling that good on.
Grey imports limit a company's control over its own products.
987.
Most crop farmers in the United States are wealthy
For
Please argue! I allow you an ancillary round; not because I'm arrogant but candidly because apathetic!
Against
Extend everything.
Extend everything. Vote con. Thanks.
988.
Governments should adopt a progressive flat tax
For
I support a gradually replacing the income tax with a 20% tax on the value of all land used for commercial and industrial purposes, excluding residential properties, accrued annually, the value of which is to be determined by a federal, state, or county tax assessor.
I don't really see how I can be any clearer than I was in my initial argument, but I will try. Perhaps you can tell me which part of it has you confused? A land tax is an annual tax based on the estimated value of the land itself, as is determined by various factors such as…
Against
Arguments Extanded :)
Thank you. I shall bring forth my case I don't really see how I can be any clearer than I was in my initial argument, but I will try. Perhaps you can tell me which part of it has you confused?How something can be a Flat Tax, but also Progressive. A Flat Tax implies it doesn't…
989.
Foreign aid does more harm than good
For
I thank my opposition for his arguments. As I see he has not countered my points, I will assume he either agrees with me or can not find a way of disproving my ideas. I'd like to refut his points then move on to the last point I will make in this debate. Reply to Political…
Let me start with a well-known proverb, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." I think this statement really encompasses the whole problem with foreign aid. Currently, we are giving the third world the proverbial…
Against
In her opening case, Pro has articulated some arguments which are very convincing at first glance. She has also drawn upon common wisdom which we are predisposed to intuitively accept with quotes like "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you…
I accept. As I see she is new, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to Pro, and look forward to reading her opening argument.
990.
Water is more valuable than diamonds
For
I believed you have no point to show because facts were shown. however, Thanks for your time in debating with me and I hope to meet you in next debate.
You have a pretty little point about your demand and supply, Frankly you and I know that with the absent of diamonds we can carry on live smoothly and be happier as much as we want, Unlike water which is our major basic need, With the absent of water you would probably be able…
Against
Water is simply not as valuable as cut diamonds because of supply and demand. Water on average in the us is worth about 2500 liters for a dollar. A small. 3 carat diamond can set you back 162$ that's over a 1000% more valuable than water. If diamonds where what filled lakes and…
991.
Cap-and-trade would ruin the economy of the USA
For
Cap-and-Trade is a Bill that has sadly made it through the House of Representatives. It is a bill that has been created to "combat global warming" and to "lower the dangerous levels of CO2 in the air". To do this Cap-and-Trade will set up a hugely bureaucratic system that would…
Against
Extend all my arguments. My opponent's arguments for the resolution were weak. I showed numerous benefits of a cap-and-trade system. The resolution has been negated.
Unfortunately, my opponent forfeited Round 2. I hope he can post an argument for the next round. Extend all my previous arguments. Despite its irrelevance, I would like to challenge my opponent's point B. The Congressional Budget Office, a nonpartisan organization, estimated…
992.
The national debt is not a serious problem
For
You keep saying you know how things "actually work" and after saying this, you proceed to argue from ideology and attribute things to me. You have shown you don't understand sectoral balances. You keep assuming that I believe we should sell 100 trillion in bonds. I am simply…
It is not a problem at all. It would be if we were still on the gold standard. We're a fiat regime now, no longer limiting ourselves for no reason. Unlimited spending is silly, spending Is limited by real resources. However, we can afford to spend until we are at maximum…
Against
This dude has run away because he knows in conceding that the national debt can be a problem, he has debunked his own thesis. I win.
Oh, so the national debt may be a problem in the future? Why?
993.
Small towns should adopt socialist economic policies
For
http://www.dsausa.org.... Now in my own words. Capitalism control the markets and setting the prices of goods and services. Creating a class struggle of man as while creating a social order run by capitalism so people can buy means of goods and services also creating poverty.…
Non profit or privately own companies don't profit the community or meet the rights of the city due to policy guidelines they follow by.
Against
My opponent had plagerized his argument from this source. (. http://political-economy.com...) He has also dropped all of my arguments of which I extend across the board.
Contention 1: Kant's Categorical ImperiativesP1.The Government should only act to enforce the imperatives of Perfect Duties.P2.Universal health care does not meet the standard of a Perfect Duty.C1: Thus, the Government should not act to enforce universal health care.""Kant's…
994.
The US should adopt a flat 10% tax rate
For
I would say that this is at 10%, not some lower number, as it would cause a slower collapse. It would give people time to start adjusting to a life in anarchy. The alternative my opponent presents, that, "The US government should start deficit spending and giving the money to…
Accept my opponents harms and concede all rebuttals. This resolution will cause the collapse of the US government I agree completely. Don't let him go back on that. The US government collapsing would result in anarchy which is preferable to having a government. A)The idea that…
Against
It isn't the slowness of the collapse that allows people to acclimate, it's the fact that it's slow enough to allow a power grab before the anarchist government slips in. In any event, my opponent has effectively failed at both radically and diametrically opposed arguments.
"This resolution will cause the collapse of the US government I agree completely. Don't let him go back on that. The US government collapsing would result in anarchy which is preferable to having a government." However, with a 2.3 trillion dollar deficit it might be possible…
995.
Social Security should be cut
For
you may say that i can call my local gongressmen but they dont do noting
Politicalwiz, think about this carefully i meant to put and thought i had put ' i think it wont reduce the deficit' and i agree with this: President Obama has sent congress a list of Programs he is comfortable of Congress cutting fromt he budget to lower the Debt. The list…
Against
As I was saying, Congress needs to seriously compose their own list of Programs to cut fromt he budget and then sit down with President Obama and Vice President Biden and work through the list and agree to the top ten Budget programs that will definitly rece the debt. Our debt…
If we are that desprate to reduce the federal debt than Congress ought to seriously consider cutting the DOD 2011 BUDGET OF $928.5 Billion dollars. There is no need for Congress to immediatly attack SS and Medicare when deciding what to cut from the budget to lower the National…
996.
Raising taxes on the rich would not significantly grow the economy
For
My opponent forfeited this debate. Please vote for me! Thank you.
Another forfeited round - my arguments stand unopposed.
Against
"Doing well is the result of doing good. That's what capitalism is all about. " -Ralph Waldo Emerson http://www.brainyquote.com... It is because I believe in this quote, that I stand RESOLVED:Raising taxes on the rich would not significantly grow the economy. For clarifications…
997.
Capitalism is creating a two-class society as Marx predicted
For
I would like to argue that global society with the expansion of capitalism in to almost all markets and economies, is thus creating a bourgeoisie and proletariat based class system. I would initially like to point to the limited distribution (on the global scale) of wealth to…
The argument is a theoretical one, i have provided proof of a theory presented by its theorist, you only only don't see the value because you have little understanding of the theory. i have provided three real world examples of this, china, india, america... i presented a text…
Against
Marx is a great topic. If you can build a case that two classes are being created I'd be interested but you can essentially define a two class system into existence in any society. Say the 1% wealthiest and the other 99%. 'Us' and 'them' usually end's up as a divisive position…
The argument is a theoretical one Ok, I'm not a Marx fan, great. You have not presented any arguments that support that capitalism is forcing a two-class society. Your resolution fails. would it not be of value to understand Karl Marx writing for a debate around his theory? Not…
998.
The TRIPS agreement is unfair to developing nations
For
Unfortunately, my opponent was forced to forfeit another round and, as such, unable to present arguments to negate the resolution. I shall only take advantage of this opportunity to conclude my case. The TRIPS agreement creates a monopoly over drug markets and increases…
Unfortunately, my opponent's schedule was too busy, and as such, he was unable to post an argument pertaining to our resolution. He resorted to copying from an external source which did not directly address the motion or my arguments. As such, I will not respond to his post,…
Against
I'm sure this was a great debate to learn many things from it. Unfortunately i was unable to post my arguments due to the strict time schedule and i would like to apologize for it. Although my opponent was very good on his arguments. I wish i was able to debate this wonderful…
A contentious agreement Of all the agreements administered by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is undoubtedly the most controversial with respect to its development-related impacts. The agreement…
999.
Child labor should be legal in the United States
For
Child Labor has been a very terrible and sometimes even terrible experiences including hundreds of deaths. Although, these faculties occurred due to the fact that there was no restrictions or safety implemented into the child's average work day. Although, if you implement…
I am for Child Labor. First round acceptance, second round opening statement third round rebuttle. GL HF
Against
Once in the past America tried child labor. How did that end up? Many children died, many more were tortured and basically forced into slavery. Do you want that again?
First of all, what is experienc? Next, child labor will make many children live lives that they don't intend to live. Parents will force their children into labor just because they live in poverty and need the money to survive. These children will not receive an education and…
1000.
Outsourcing has more benefits than drawbacks
For
outsourcing. i used to be against it, but i want to argue some reasons for it that i have been thinking of. if companies can save money, even though we lose some wealth ot foreign nations, the money saved ultimately is reinvested. that leads to innovation. that means that more…
Against
Sigh dont you just hate when people do this then it makes me type this until I fulfill the 100 word minim
Ok now that Ive cleaned my mind of the absurdity let me break it down and get to the points 1. "The first point you make is that the money will be reinvested into the companies." Some of the money may go back the the owner of the companies, the fact is the average person would…

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