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901.
State governments should have more power than the federal government
For
I love how you, imabench, posted the exact same comment about the Articles of Confederation to my poll on this very issue just a couple days ago. I would also like to say that I resolved many of the issues you brought up regarding the Articles when I developed my plan. The…
I believe that the states should have more power than the national government. I believe that the states should be able to levy taxes, make the moral decisions(guns, abortion, gays, etc.), and the economic decisions(budget and regulation). I believe that the national government…
Against
"The only powers that the nation should have are the aquiring of wealth(what I described above), military, currency, interstate infrastucture, and settling disputes between states."I disagree. I believe that the national government should also have the power to - regulate…
" The Articles simply unified the states since it would take all the states support in order to ratify the Articles. "The argument was that they were meant to be a temporary transition from former colonies to a more centralized and united country... This argument has been…
902.
The United States is the best country in the world
For
well is she black?
But which of those countries has eagles+freedom+a black president?
Against
Germany has eagles, freedom and a female chancellor.
Loads of other countries have better coats of arms.Mexico has not just got an eagle, but it's eating a snake.Germany's also got an eagle.So has Poland, Russia, Romania, France, Austria, Serbia and others.Other countries have lions, which are much better, and Wales and Portugal…
903.
Freedom of speech should have legal limits
For
I do side with some things that you have written, but the majority I side with my written statements. Most people I know don't feel like their being heard and sometimes I feel the same. But no one is the same, I will make blogs, articles, go on websites just to be heard. I do…
I feel that people now-an-days can barely say what their feeling because they are either afraid or too scared that something bad will happen. There are people now-an-days who are getting arrested for things they have published in a newspaper or an article. John Peter Zenger…
Against
Words can be very powerful and can effect people's lives which I feel are more important then their feelings. Opinions do need to be heard but if words can be chosen carefully they generally should. People can never really be silenced as long as someone is willing to listen.…
I do believe people should not be afraid of going to jail for speaking their mind however percecution, harrasment and slander can't be ignored and in some cases should have consequences whether criminal or civil. I also believe that the press should be very cautious when…
904.
The US should eliminate its nuclear arsenal
For
Raisor will put up the link. Thanks for the debate!
Indeed it was. You are an excellent debater. Do you have any final words?
Against
http://www.youtube.com...
When worst comes to worst my peoples come first.
905.
Gulf states should take in more Syrian refugees
For
European countries have taken in a huge number of refugees while gulf states have taken none
The Gulf states are a convenient place to settle Syrian refugees
Against
The Gulf states want to solve the root of the refugee crisis; getting rid of Assad
The Gulf states are themselves not bastions of freedom
906.
The United States should be split into two countries
For
Reasons why the USA should be divided into A Liberal States of America and a Conservative States of America1) Liberals and Conservatives cant stand each otherIts a well known fact that Conservatives dont take kindly to Liberals, or as conservatives call them "Socialist,…
This is part of the Cheesedingo1 Troll debate tournament, this is my challenge to Sans Resolution: The Unites States of America should be split into two different America's, one for liberals which will be called the LSA (Liberal States of America), the other will go to…
Against
Wow I'm finally facing the trolling master.... *stares in awe*All right Imabench let's do this thang.I will argue that the United States of America should NOT be split up into two different Americas. We shall remain the USA and only the USA!USA! USA! USA!I await my opponent's…
1) Liberals and Conservatives can't stand each other"Its a well known fact that Conservatives dont take kindly to Liberals, or as conservatives call them "Socialist, unreligious libtards who want to turn America into a government run nanny state". Its also known that Liberals…
907.
The US should complete construction of the border fence
For
Thanks a lot man ! I'm gonna need it :p Vote CON ! :p
Sorry, I wish we got to have an actual debate, it would've been fun :/ Lol, good luck in the rest of your tourney ^.^
Against
Thank you, and good luck in your real tournament.
On then. .. It was fun while it lasted ^_^ Good luck in the future :)
908.
The TSA should stop pat-down searches of children
For
I have nothing to post.
http://consumerist.com... http://blog.sfgate.com... http://consumerist.com... Here are some links I want you to look at.
Against
Not one single reason for the TSA abolishing their carefully debated and well-established policy of patting down any and all human beings was presented by pro.Pro had, and accepted, full BOP for the debate.There is only one thing left to do to pro...
I looked at them.Since you have the full burden of proof, I am yet to have anything to refute and it is not up to the one absent of burden of proof to raise contentions.Unfortunately you have left yourself with no choice but to do misconduct and raise new points in the last…
909.
The United Nations has done more good than harm
For
Since I have nothing to go against, I must colclude, saying that although I think it is, the UN is not a waste of time. My refrences were from wikipedia, but checked on other websites. Good luck iObject, and God Bless.
I know that the rules of engagement are dumb, but they are also helpful. Imagine what the military would be like without them. The Vietnam War was a different story, sometimes you would have to destroy a village to help your team. After the war, it was found out that 700,000…
Against
The League of Nations was a waste of time too. plus I didn't mean to say it was a complete waste of time. The U.N. is important in making some decisions but other than that, it is a WASTE of time. The Super Power countries of China and Russia just veto anything the U.S. is for,…
To begin, i will say that the United Nations is a almost completely useless. This organization is full of representatives to countries that are not there for the better of their people and the world, but more to shoot down the suggestions of countries that are their enemies.…
910.
The US should substantially increase health aid to sub-Saharan Africa
For
I have two possible plans that would make for a great change in Sub- Saharan Africa. But first of all, From playpumps.org, "More than one billion people worldwide do not have access to clean water. Water-related diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, taking the…
The US Fed Govt should in fact increase public health assistance for many reasons. One of of which I believe is most important: The water purity in sub-saharan africa is poor, as they cannot afford water sanitation devices such as filters or pumps. Hundreds of thousands of…
Against
Alright, sounds good. First and foremost notice that you dropped everything above but my moral hazard argument. So I will get back to that and add the others into my summary. I'm going to hit stock issues then just ask you questions for your benefit. INHERENCY: 1. Play pumps…
I'm going to take it you mean all of sub-Saharan Africa by the way you worded this. So here are my reasons why we shouldn't do this. 1. Corrupt governments. 2. Moral Hazard. 3. BioPower. 4. Aid Dependency. 5. Aid Tradeoff. 6. Securitization. 7. Afrocentrism 8. Brain Drain. 9.…
911.
Socialism maximizes liberty better than capitalism
For
My opponent admits that capitalism creates monopolies, which causes economic oppression and loss of freedom. He argues that this is okay because monopolies will eventually be destroyed. This is very flawed logic; he is saying oppression is okay as long as it does not last long.…
I agree if you lived in a society were everything was given away you would not be able to get everything you want and resources would run out, however, this is not what I intended to described. My opponent is describing Communism not Socialism. Therefore I cannot respond…
Against
"I agree if you lived in a society were everything was given away you would not be able to get everything you want and resources would run out, however, this is not what I intended to described. My opponent is describing Communism not Socialism. Therefore I cannot respond…
My opponent's argument is essentially that since things have a cost, you are not free to acquire those things which you cannot afford. While this is true, my opponent neglects the fact that in a socialist, central-planned economy, a similar restriction of freedom applies. If my…
912.
Democracy is hampering India's progress
For
Oh, damn you.......I believe that democracy does not hamper the growth of India, mainly because it is the only feasible option available for our nation. You see, ours is a country approximately two billion strong, and as a result it is impossible to adopt any other form of…
all arguments extended to round 3.
Against
Yes democracy is hampering the progress of india, as first of all democracy means the participation of population (citizens) for electing a suitable representative. We have vast majority of population is still uneducated, below poverty line, etc who are not capable of deciding…
913.
Wealthy people have too much influence over the law
For
my opponent has clearly talked about 'white collar' crimes which in my view are the sources of violent crimes. The rich with their power of money start to change the established norms and laws and ultimately distort and deform the shape of legal laws as well. And there comes…
There have always been a different law for 'haves' and 'have not'. Rich as being the 'haves' and the poor as being the 'have not'. This discrimination leads to a society in which the poor are severely punished for their low riches and the rich enjoy the custody of law in their…
Against
Once again, my opponent hasn't connected what he's saying with the real world. It's just conjectural assertions he's spouting. I don't see two different laws functioning here. I see one law that views violent crimes as more heinous than non-violent crimes, of which the rich do…
My opponent has said quite a bit about the rich having greater legal advantages than the poor, but he hasn't actually shown this to be so. The thing we have to keep in mind is that the majority of "rich" crimes are non-violent crimes, known as "white collar" crimes [1]. We…
914.
Military recruitment in schools should be banned
For
Can some one answer me in this debate? I just need some opinions to use for my upcoming project :) Topic: This house would not allow military recruitment in schools. Rules: 1st round: just say you accept the debate. 2nd to 4th round: rebuttals and arguments.
Against
All points extended.
The United States currently has the largest and strongest military force in the world. Taking away military recruitments in schools will not only deminish that number, but will take away the ROTC programs at schools. As a part of ROTC I'm strongly against this motion.
915.
The UN should create a standing army
For
A UN Standing Army would solve the problem of American military hegemony.
A UN standing army would be ideally suited to respond to contemporary crises.
Against
A UN standing army is unnecessary
There are better alternatives to solving the problems of contemporary warfare.
916.
The United States should build and maintain a border fence
For
My opponent has forfeited without offering a position or making a case. This is unfortunate. All of my contentions stand. Per the terms of debate, no new arguments can be introduced in the last round. The resolution is affirmed.
Open borders are incompatible with welfareNobel-prize-winning libertarian economist Milton Friedman said "It's just obvious you can't have free immigration and a welfare state," [12. http://www.nationalreview.com...] Friedman was quoted by Robert Rector, a leading national…
Against
(Concession)
I accept. I look forward to seeing your case.
917.
Implementing communism would harm society
For
Implementing communism will negatively impact society in a number of ways:1. An All-powerfull communist state is dangerous to the liberties of the people, and is guarenteed to result is massacres, coups, and corruption since- power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts…
"You say that communism is dangerous to the liberties of people, but do we see people expressing their liberties in our current "capitalist/democratic" system? When you say "all power" I take it you are talking about a few people having all state power, in communism everyone…
Against
1. You say that communism is dangerous to the liberties of people, but do we see people expressing their liberties in our current "capitalist/democratic" system? When you say "all power" I take it you are talking about a few people having all state power, in communism everyone…
Communism as a system (as described in the communist manifesto) would be a Utopian way of living for everyone, we all work for what we need, there is little to no greediness(1), society advances more than we see today (money is needed for research). Also, if every healthy adult…
918.
The US government should be more transparent
For
We have a heavily violated constitution, and heavily violated bill of rights. Here are some link for your education: I expect you to justify these issues. I claim these are valid, and I will not accept "These people are lying" or "These people are misinformed" arguments,…
US has established system that leads towards dictatorship. Government has became threat to our freedom.
Against
You just said it yourself neither one of us can know better. The truth is that not everything is ever black or white, but its all many shades of grey. Edward Snowden says how the NSA is always spying on you and that is against your rights. What your not seeing is that they spy…
I don't understand what you mean by your statement. We have put a Constitution, a Bill of Rights, and made amendments to protect freedom, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happyness. We also have made laws that prevents certain branches of government from having too much power.…
919.
Military spending should be redirected to education
For
Unfortunately, this debate was cut short. It was a good debate, and I'm glad I had it.
I'll break this into two arguments. Allocation: My opponent argues that my point is irrelevant because "with that much money being poured into the Department of Education, surely the poorer schools would have received some of this funding." This is true. Otherwise, there…
Against
Because this is the final round, I will sumerize why my opponent fails to prove that military spending hould be diverted to education.The Burden is on Pro to prove that military spending should be diverted to education. What Pro has only provided is how much money is being…
"In order to make a more productive nation economically, and therefore capable of devoting the same amount of money, but on a lower percentage, to the military, we should invest in education, at least temporarily, by diverting excess funds from the military."The main thing…
920.
Kofi Annan's peace plan for Syria should be abandoned
For
The plan is just political cover for Assad.
The Syrian opposition will never be willing to deal with Assad.
Against
Annan's plan should be enforced.
Annan's plan is the only proposal on the table.
921.
The federal government should limit use of weapons of mass destruction in foreign policy
For
This is something that makes me really mad about this site. So many people love to start debates but refuse to finish them.
First off, this is not a real argument. All you do is present your resolution and then give a definition of the policy. This is not a real argument for the resolution, you give no reasons why your policy option is better. So my argument is twofold: First, we already have policy…
Against
Resolved should Federal government establish a foreign policy limiting use of weapons of mass destruction. To me the answer is in its self (read topic).A "policy" is very much like a decision or a set of decisions, and we "make", "implement" or "carry out" a policy just as we…
922.
The United States is an empire and should relinquish that role
For
1. You may have missed a few punctuation marks and capitalization making it difficult to comprehend. 2.You have failed to refute my claims of how other nations are influenced by us. 3.You have failed to refute about how every country is an empire except trying to compare the…
True the host country can do that. First of all technically, you don't need a emperor for an empire. Second really every nation is an empire in its own way. In world War I(the great war) Germany was considered the German empire even though they didn't go around conquering,…
Against
Ok so if the U.S. is a empire how do we compare to others like rome answer we don't the Romans conquerd and held outside territory whether direct of pupets the United stated isn't a empire in that sense so I say sense we don't have one we don't have anything to give up
If you're going to say bases are our empire I say that the host country can close them anytime
923.
Permanent members should not hold veto power on the UN Security Council
For
Second round is constructive only (no rebuttals). Third round is constructive and rebuttals. Fourth round is rebuttals only (no new arguments). Fifth round is summary and impact weighing. Please keep content organized, appropriate, and respectful. Use correct grammar and…
As my opponent forfeited, voters please cast your ballot for me, the Proposition
Against
i accept
Giving the power of war over to a bare majority of nations will only lead to more war not more peace. To say otherwise assumes that other nations will only intervene it just and necessary situations. However nations are motivated more by self interest, not by charity. They will…
924.
Communism is a desirable form of government
For
First I would like to address China and their party(s). The Peoples Republic of China or the P.R.C has multiple party's however they do not compete at a national level and are do not participate in the government all to often. These party's are: -Political parties in the…
First off, I tip my hat to my opponent! The idea of communism is that the Government owns ALL property whether private or domestic. Now this sounds quite awful when you think about it because you might say, "I bought this farm, so I can keep this farm, and work on this darn…
Against
Ok great I get it. Communist regimes do usually improve economy's and thus a country's overall GDP. But that may make a country look good externally but internally especially within China there are major issues that are not properly exploited. The country is industrialized thus…
First off I am going to mention how unpopular it is (Communism). Only five countries still employ this political regime: China, Laos, Vietnam, Cuba and North Korea. Its not favoured by many countries or governments what so ever because in the long run it never works out. You…
925.
China is stronger than the United States
For
Really? I did not know Wikipedia was unacceptable as an implicit statement of proof on this website. Please do not penalize me since I am a noob. Yes I did refute your claim that we have a larger military ("...because, since China has a larger population, in a logistical sense,…
My points do not need to be backed up. China is a communistic nation; therefore, as I have said, "they have a harsher government" than us, and can incite wars with us whenever they please. If I needed to provide proof, however, I would, but I do not need to. It only takes…
Against
Manpower does not mean anything if china ca not reach us. They have a larger army but we have a better navy and air force. Inflated population just means that when we block all trade from having a better air force and navy they will lose. Harsh government does not mean jack…
Wikipedia is not accepted on this website. I gave proof that we have a better military that you did no refute. Harsh governments do not mean anything. If they attacked us they would lose. I feel like a noobstomping weakling :(.
926.
Switzerland and Norway should apply to join the EU
For
The EU shares the same values as Norway and Switzerland
Benefits of joining the European Union
Against
Strong traditions of Sovereignty
CAP and Fisheries policies would damage traditional industr
927.
The US and allies should authorize greater military force against ISIS
For
"We need to empower and equip the people who live there to control their own destiny."That was one of the problems, we would arm the Iraqi's and then they would abandon them and run away, giving those things to ISIS. As well, it is our destiny as well, as they do encourage and…
Thank you for accepting, I look forward to seeing your side of the argument as well!Situation:Isis- Terrorist network that has significant ground forces and has influence on social media. Threatens peace in the Middle East and poses a international threat to the United States…
Against
He raises some interesting points.1. Military Strength of ISISWhile the rise in fighters is troubling it is worth noting that regional forces are well equipped to handle this issue. My opponent cites the estimate of fighters between 20,000 and 30,000. If this number is accurate…
Thanks to parkerwil11 for opening a debate that is sure to be interesting and will have great points on both sides. Issues like this are complicated precisely because there are some compelling reasons for and against increasing military intervention. The United States should…
928.
North Korea should be considered a superpower
For
Continue....
I have never heard the term "Super Nation argument" other than this debate. They are a supernation because they aren't in the spotlight most of the time, but the truth is much bigger. Their government has a collective stash, called the "Legislative Collection" where 30% of the…
Against
Kim Jong Il is dead. Secondly, North Korea is not a super nation for one main reason, it does not listen to its citizens. If a country stashes 30% of the money from citizens for themselves, how are they a good country? Also, North Korea does not have many resources, other than…
North Korea is not a super nation. Have you ever heard their name being thrown around in the super nation argument? Super nations usually have a lot of things going well for them. For example, North Korea is not happy in the sense that a lot of people there are educated…
929.
America could be conquered by a foreign power
For
CON:"The US was certainly, most definitely unconquerable at the time[1941]" PRO: Con asserts that even if the Axis had held their fire until Europe and China were conquered, even if the USSR had been neutralized, the US would have remained unconquerable. We have no way of…
"Rather the United States can or can't beat itself has nothing to do with rather or not Al Qaeda, Russia, China, the Vatican City ect can. I never said that America is safe from war or external threats. So when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Al Qaeda attacked New York, the…
Against
"The US was not conquered in WW2 but that doesn't mean that the US was unconquerable. " The US was certainly, most definitely unconquerable at the time. Barbarossa had nothing to do with American willingness to go to war in 1941, it was all Pearl Harbor. Japan, only other power…
Pro's claim that western democracies conquered the USSR is false. Internal troubles done in the Soviets, it also doesn't coincide with the definition of conquer "to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force" western democracies didn't defeat the Soviets,…
930.
Protests, sit-ins and hunger strikes are a legitimate way for citizens to win demands
For
when a govt does not pay heed to the needs of the people it represents what else are the people left with to get the govt know what they want from the govt. what actually are their needs...
yes its a correct way, when the govt does not listen to the people it is made for they are left with no other option
Against
Ok then.
My opponent has failed to define correct. 1) The government prefers to listen to rational people instead of people that yell in the streets and block traffic. In some cases the protestors make themselves look bad by the way they do things if they hurt people. When politicians…
931.
The Second Amendment should be repealed
For
Okay well follow my instagram @conservative.justice or message me if you need any info
I am very pro-2nd Ammendment and I am very well versed on this topic. I run my own political company and I can give you the strongest of both sides of the argument, I have had this debate too many times to count and I can help you out.
Against
But of course it is probably now just a tad late in the argument to fight so, I thank you again for your time.
I chose this argument because that is what we are working on in class today. I say that the 2nd amendment should not be changed. idk why but please i want a good argument.
932.
The United States should split into smaller nations united politically
For
Arg 1, R2: "This list says the 22 states get a higher than B- grade. An B- will not be enough to have a successful countries that can agree with reach other. Sure they would be tended too but some leaders are not Politically Correct. Food stamps and federal aid by Roosevelt in…
I do think it will be fun and I'm sure it will be useful to both sides. Good luck! -"States would not know how to govern. yes some states would be successful, but other poor, impoverished, and little economic support would fall into anarchy" Countries would be broken up along…
Against
A very interesting topic to debate about. I think it is an interesting idea to present and will make a very interesting R3 Arguments "The list involves the states all breaking into independent countries. If the US was split into, lets say five, countries rather than 50 the…
I would like to mention a typo I made in ROUND !. I said sued when I meant used...my apologies to PRO if they were confused REASON 1 "Countries would be broken up along new lines. States that were poor or governed poorly before the break up would no longer exist, instead they…
933.
George W. Bush was a good president
For
Well with an opening line like that, I guess I was supposed to know you just thought he was bad. /end sarcasm Either way, I think of Bush more as a completely inconsequential president. I mean, it's not like anything he's done can't be fixed, all things considered. No Child…
Ok I have to say first that even though I agree Bush sucks, your evidence and bad humor compels me to act against you in the name of all INTELLIGENT Bush haters. President Bush is without a doubt not the worst president in American history. I would put my money, the smart…
Against
I have an objection: I did not debate that Geirge W. Bush is the worst president ever. That was stated by The New Yorker in their June 2006 issue. Your entire first round was devoted to debating that Herbert Hoover is the worst president ever. Thi is completely beside the point…
"President George W. Bush is the worst president in all of history."-The New Yorker. President George W. Bush has done so much in harm of the United States that many citizens believe he is Anti-American. For example, he started a war against Iraq to "help" their country out of…
934.
Countries always act in their own self-interest
For
Although the examples of countries acting in their own interest are far more numerous and important than the contrary, I see your point in the examples you listed. Even though it may seem like the countries are not acting in their own interest in these situations, they really…
Who will argue that this is not true?
Against
Extend all arguments. My opponent has forfeited the last round and he has failed to prove countries always act in their own self interest. He even refuted his own claim.
"Regarding your first argument, your"best example", I would like to point out that the UN's participation in the conflict in Rwanda was a complete failure" The debate is not about whether the acts of countries are successful or end in failure. I thought this was debate about…
935.
Beef should be banned in India
For
Yes Beef should be banned in India. As due to moral obligation and sentiments related to it of Hindus.Cow is considered as "Gau matta" or Cow as a mother, nobody wants to kill their mother in any circumstances. How it is possible to cut the mother of around 1028 Million just…
Against
"Sigh", Pro creates a debate and doesn't do a single thing. Please shubhamsj, the next time you create a debate topic, post some arguments, or at least post some rationale in the comments on why you couldn't.
In order to allow a fair debate, I shall pass the opportunity to debate this round. I wish the Pro good luck for the next round.
936.
The US should keep troops in Syria
For
Thank you for being very nice. 1) ISIS is not dead. UN Secretary General Ant"nio Guterres told the Security Council at the start of February 2018 that ISIS was reported to still control between 14, 000 and 18, 000 militants in Iraq and Syria, Including up to 3, 000 foreigners.…
I believe that USA should not pull troops from Syria. It is a region of much importance and to give up hope there for the Kurds is absurd. Good luck to my opponent.
Against
Con once again had two main arguments in their round 3. I will respond to them first. 1) The US needs to keep troops in Syria because we need to destroy terrorism. First off, I would like to clarify a factual inaccuracy in one of the points Pro made. Pro said "Trump pulled out…
Thank you for the debate opportunity. I accept this debate. This is a very interesting topic, And I'm sure it will be a fun debate. I look forward to seeing how Pro can prove that the USA should keep troops in Syria. In Pro's round 1, They claimed "I believe that USA should not…
937.
The United States flag represents freedom in general
For
The flag does indeed promote freedom. Have you ever heard the star spangled banner? "Gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there." The flag represented our country and the soldiers who fought for us. The fifty white stars represent the 50 states and and the 13…
Against
The flag does indeed promote freedom. Have you ever heard the star spangled banner? "Gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there." The flag represented our country and the soldiers who fought for us. The fifty white stars represent the 50 states and and the 13…
The Flag of the United States of America does not represent freedom at all. I have a few arguments, but for now I will only bring out one. Freedom is a higher ideal/plane of thought. It is an idea of being free from everything that is restricting unto you. It cannot be…
938.
Canada is not a genuine democracy
For
You consistently refuse to prove your argument that you are not indoctrinated into believing Canada has a democratic government as defined by Blacks law Dictionary. You have not prove Canada is not a Democracy; that leave you to prove that you have documented evidence by…
You keep making statements as a indoctrinated person would without any documents ; claiming you don,t need any proving that you are indoctrinated. If you had documents to back up your claims you could then claim you based your statements on them, and were not indoctrinated; but…
Against
I want to begin by thanking my opponent for this opportunity to debate. I'll be organizing some voting issues for the readers via his round 5 post: "You consistently refuse to prove your argument that you are not indoctrinated into believing Canada has a democratic government…
Good evening-- nearly morning :) I look forward to the last round, and wish you a good night. Same format: "You keep making statements as a indoctrinated person would without any documents ; claiming you don,t need any proving that you are indoctrinated. If you had documents to…
939.
American representative democracy is largely an illusion
For
Well, America is the greatest country. And, you see, it just is. It is a reality. Yes. I am sorry but you are going to lose. Touche.
Letteth me elaborateth with a simple touch. You state in your first argument that Americans are truly a people taken with illusion. The ideals we accept as truth are so seamlessly integrated into the understanding of not only our nation, but ourselves as individuals that we…
Against
Americans are truly a people taken with illusion. The ideals we accept as truth are so seamlessly integrated into the understanding of not only our nation, but ourselves as individuals that we take them for granted as self-evidently true, when in many cases they are decidedly…
(Sorry I accidentally posted this in the comment section) I can see this is a useless gesture trying to argue this very complicated point with someone who clearly is endeavoring only to annoy, or simply has no ability to refute even a simple argument. Moreover, I would like to…
940.
The United States should end all unconditional aid to Africa
For
It looks like stopping all unconditioned aid is the best way to go! I need 100 character so I am still typing.
We must stop unconditioned aid to Africa to stop kleptocracies. Whenever we send aid to Africa willy nilly it is squandered by these foreign elites and they use it like currency amongst other elites and get money for the aid and then they pocket the cash or send it Swiss bank…
Against
Let me start off by saying that your point is well taken. If the circumstances were that the majority of the nations of Africa could just "stop being so lazy and actually DO something," as your argument makes it sound like, I wouldn't be having this debate with you. I actually…
941.
The United States should be a democracy
For
I forfeit the final round.
I forfeit this round
Against
I forfeit this round
oh okay well luck in your other debates
942.
A border fence is needed between the United States and Mexico
For
will choose to avoid the attacks for now., and move onto future arguments. I will have some form of mass rebuttal within the given 5 rounds. The wall satisfies all. Countries in Central America want a strong powerful government, compared to cartel anarchy. We as Americans would…
P1: Defense and rebuttal; You speak of immigrants that come to work, immigrants that contribute to society. They actually help the economy. I speak of ones that smuggle drugs into our our suburbs. Sorry, but marijuana doesn't cut all of the traffic. Marijuana comes in third…
Against
It seems Pro has forfeited the debate. Please extend all of my arguments.
Because I only have 10 minutes left to write a reply for this round, I will c/p my opponent's arguments in bold, and respond underneath in regular text. The wall satisfies all. This is a bare assertion. Pro hasn't proven that "the wall satisfies all" and in fact I have argued…
943.
Celebrities should be barred from entering politics
For
I would think they would need some sought of background into politics and I don't think their experiences as peformers would be a good background. The only way entertainers make good politicians is the fact that they are used to sittThey may look pleasing in front of the TV but…
I think it's right for those actors or entertainers to be banned from politics because I believe they dont have enough background or experience about such things. And they'll only mess up making politics even more horrible
Against
Since I was forfeited from the second round, and my conclusion should be in this round, still I need to post my arguments. I strongly disagree with what you said. A good example, to support my arguments is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is a very popular Hollywood actor and nobody…
I strongly disagree that showbiz personalities should be banned from entering politics. First and foremost, you didn't set any parameters for this propsition.You haven't mentioned if what country are you talking about. Well, if you consider this proposition as a general one, I…
944.
People should be free to live and work anywhere
For
Let's see. Man caught cheating. Confronted with evidence. Denies, denies, denies.How ordinary.
Thank you for responding to the debate. However, I do think you should write your own arguments instead of pasting them from another debate site.http://debatewise.org...You did have a sources section in your post, so you should probably have put this link in there too.The…
Against
Regardless of methodolog of retaining arguments:Aguments for pro = 0Arguments for con = 3
All three arguments are my original content and additionally are all relevant. I copied nothing from that site. Read my three paragraphs and realise I worded them totally differently form any on that site and related all to the resolution. Thank you very much.
945.
The US federal government should bomb ISIS
For
Now it is my turn to rebutt my opponent's rebuttals. Let's begin."However, most countries under the US-Led coalition are geographically distant from ISIS territory" With modern technology this isn't much of a problem. Especially for an organization as advanced as the US…
Onto rebuttals, Rebuttal 1: Counter productive My opponent's argument here has a lot of flaws. He states that more than just airstrikes is needed, so therefore the effort is counterproductive. That just doesn't make any sense. I never argued that the only action taken should be…
Against
I'll use this round to do my rebuttals to my opponent rebuts. R1: "My opponent claims that with hurting ISIS we help Assad, because ISIS is part of a rebellion against Assad. So I have a few different arguments against this. 1. ISIS is the greater of the two evils. ISIS is an…
As requested, I'll do my rebuttals (to Pro's opening argument). R1: "If we take ISIS lightly and they have their way the word will be harmed beyond what you can imagine. In fact some believe that ISIS wants to bring forth the apocalypse, and frankly I wouldn't be surprised if…
946.
Fox News is the least reliable news station
For
I must say that your argument was quite profound. But I believe reliability in a news form, should be accounted for its reliability. As we can both tell Fox News is no where near as accurate as other news stations such as: CNN NBC CBS If I may add in a new piece to my argument,…
First of all I did read the comments. And yes in the rules I did put down that Fox News is an unreliable resources (to back up what I am saying). Besides that, I wont make my statement right now. Considering that I could go on and on about everything Fox News is so bad at…
Against
This is really quite simple, Pro does not negate my definition of reliability nor does he deny that what he has been attacking the entire debate has been the validity of the news itself of Fox News rather than the reliability of the Fox news station to deliver news. To further…
Reliability vs Validityhttp://tinyurl.com...http://tinyurl.com...Even if the actual content of Fox News is not entirely valid or objective in nature, it is most certainly reliable regardless of these faults. Reliability is linked to the consistency of something to produce…
947.
Governments should increase social services for people living in poverty
For
In 2006 the United States Census Bureau reported that persons at the ages of 18 and under have higher rates of poverty than any other age group in the US and have had since 1975. That being said, we are able to see where the problem lies and just who needs to be helped to fix a…
Against
I win.
All arguments extended.
948.
China will become the world's dominant superpower
For
This is, in a way a troll debate. I will be arguing in favor that china will be taking over the world in the near future. You will be arguing against this. I do not actually believe China will take over the world, this is merely for the sake of entertainment, and arguing.
First off, I want to add that profanity is allowed. Also, I will be talking, or technically typing, in a British accent.Voting is to based completely off of who's arguments were the most entertaining!Let the debate begin. Ok. So I'm not really in the mood right now, so I'll…
Against
I accept and affirm that China will not take over the world.
Reaffirmed: China will not take over the world. Extend all arguments.Thank you.
949.
Entertainers should not take part in party-political campaigns
For
Personality politics is harmful to the democratic process
This is an unjust use of unelected power
Against
Celebrity involvement can highlight minority interests
Celebrity involvement can act as a 'gateway' to get more people engaged in politics
950.
Governments ought to provide minimally adequate health care to citizens
For
This is why people who join tournaments should only be active site members, and should be screened before they are allowed to enter. I am extremely disappointed in my opponent for her conduct in this debate, and for her conduct in the tournament, generally. But, it is what it…
Extend all arguments.
Against
Since the definitions of words were not provided prior, and you wish not to argue over such things, I'll provide the general definitions that I plan to adhere to in the round: DefinitionsGovernment: the group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.…

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