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1301.
A world government would bring more advantages than disadvantages
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why i should agree with this, Actually we know that if we have world Government we, our world will be in peace and we easily develop many region, because we aren't focus on one Region. and the definition in world government http://en.wikipedia.org... so we will elaminated all…
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Thank you for reading.
I will follow up with my refuting statement Pro argues that world government "makes world in peace", while in actuality it should be "peace that makes world government". It is absurd to claim that America and Russia will suddenly form a joint coalition while they are still…
1302.
Governments are increasingly moving toward socialism
For
Since this is the 'endgame,' I shall address most arguments point-by-point, divided into proper sections. Because it is the final round, and because I did not make an argument until Round 2, I shall present no new arguments here, but ask that my opponent present no new…
A Continued Continuation of the Fish AnalogyThe problem with your conclusion is that it assumes the analogy is set in a comprehensive background of professions. I would suggest that it refers to a hypothetical community in which fishing is the staple industry, and not knowing…
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Fish AnalogyIt is the government's call about whether or not fishin is a stable industry... Maybe the government wishes to make it a stable industry. But the government, in order to do this, forces you to pay money for the schooling of another man. Basically, in order to get…
A Continuation of the Fish AnalogyWhether or not the man being taught how to fish pays for the lessons is not the center of the problem. The problem is that his neighbor, who has no vested interest in fishing (and especially his neighbor's ability to fish) is forced to…
1303.
The US federal government should adopt an open door policy
For
I extend.
Note* I clicked on some of your sources Con, most of them are Error pages. In counter to the first argument, I never said that the taxation of these immigrants would have high returns. But I have evidence from a primary source. This primary source is me, a first generation…
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*note: For some reason I thought I had one more day on the time limit of last round, so here is the argument that would have been posted there. First off, you began your argument with, "I never said that the taxation of these immigrants would have high returns. " To that I…
(Although some of my points may run at odds with theirs) I would also like to apologize for the length it took to provide my argument, but life has a way of distracting all of us. First of all the reason why the United States cannot have open immigration is quite simply that we…
1304.
Socialism is making a meaningful comeback
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Socialsim is a word often misused but it expresses a desire for society to be more equal and more democratic, Many attempts in the past have failedm nay attempts to fly failed many attempts to lauch a rocket into orbit failed till they succeeded. . I failed misreably in my…
Socialism has morphed into a slightly different beat, Adapted to reality and doing well in places like Scadanavia and China
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"Socialism is a word often misused but it expresses a desire for society to be more equal and more democratic". Paying lip service to conceptual whims does not necessarily achieve the desired end result. Pro has inadvertently implied the Orwellian notion that all things are…
If Socialism has morphed then it is no longer Socialism. Even Marx, Observing the natural hierarchy of human society, Accepted that Socialism would only be a temporary state that preceded Communism. All societies are to a lesser or greater extent authoritarian and China and the…
1305.
The national motto of the United States should be changed
For
I would also like to introduce a new definition to this debate: Motto: 1. a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family or organization, esp. when part of a coat of arms 2. a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker 3. a quotation prefacing a book or…
2 Round Debate 72 Hour Rounds 8,000 Character Limit 2 Week Voting Period Challenge: bodiedorazio ====== Resolved, That the motto of the U.S. should be changed. I propose that the motto of the United States of America be changed from "In God We Trust" back to the original "E…
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I thank the honourable opponent for the challenge of this debate. To counter your constitutional arguments; 1. "The reference to God..." Preference how? In what facets of public life is a God (not only the Christian God) or a religion being preferenced? In general doesn't cut…
I sincerely apologise for the lateness of my reply, and also for the incorrect Founding Fathers remarks on my behalf. I attribute that to my faulty knowledge of American history, but I do not use that as as an excuse. I am very sorry. My use of the Aronow decision was not to…
1306.
City mayors should be directly elected
For
Elected Mayors would attract the best candidates to run for office.
Electing a Mayor will revitalise local democracy
Against
Mayors will come at a cost
Mayors would result in too much centralisation of power.
1307.
Government should expand Medicare, Medicaid, and welfare
For
I am for Medicaid, Medicare, welfare, they provide the edge for the American citizens, who are not so fortunate in this country. Medicaid and gives patients, the insurance needed to receive that medical attention, covers the most cost of high bills, allowing medical help…
This will be my first time as you can see from my history on a topic like this. The reason I just put welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, because its why are you against it and for it debate. Since I am a nice guy, I will let my opponent start his argument, allowing me only four…
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Thank you for challenging me to this debate. I am opposed to Welfare, Medicaid, and Medicare primarily because they are not constitutionally justifiable. On top of this, they simply make the issue they claim to address, worse than they were before these programs were founded.…
You're welcome :) And thanks, you too!
1308.
The United States has lost its sense of national unity
For
The reason that we lost this above title, is the fact that because of the segregation of Arizona. I do believe that Arizona should check papers without reason. at the same time we cant have people from another country over running ours, taking our benifits, and expecting us to…
yes it hurts business, but so do illegal immigrants. I would say that most people in Arizona don't vacation there too much, so assume that your profit is from people visiting from other states. I apologize if this makes no understanding to you, boycotting affects the economy of…
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1. What do you mean we've lost our title? Last time I checked we're still called the United States of America. 2. What the heck does immigration or Arizona for that matter have to do with the name of our country? America was founded on immigration, from all countries(.…
First, by saying "it hurts business" I have no idea what you mean. Second, if it is people from other states then your tourism business still isn't hurt because it has nothing to do with illegal immigrants. My point on boycotting is that you have no proof that people…
1309.
The military draft should be abolished
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Thanks, Lannan. The burden of proof in this debate is entirely on me to show that the military draft should be abolished (i.e. that the government should not be allowed to forcibly conscript citizens under any conditions). My constructive case will be somewhat brief. C1) Rights…
This debate is for Round 1 of the Official Tier Tournament, hosted by the site's vice president, Bsh1. 1. First round for acceptance 2. No new arguments in the final round. 3. By accepting the debate, Con agrees to define the Military Draft as "a policy allowing the govenment…
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Contention 1: The right to raise and maintain a military."The Congress shall have Power To ...raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years...." Article 1, Section 8 Clause 12"The Congress shall have Power To…
Contention 1: Rights and UtilitarianismMy opponent brings up the natural rights that you are given from birth, which John Locke defines as Life, Liberty, and Property. ( . http://www.fee.org...) I agree with Locke, but what Pro forgets to mention to you is that though Locke…
1310.
A world government should be established
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When hearing about a world government (WG), many shiver thinking about 1984 or some other dystopia about a State dictating our lives. Until they discover that the only way to avoid such a super-State is precisely to divide it up and have government at each significant level of…
The contender has presented a number of counter-arguments, which I like to disentangle and refute: (1) World government (WG) is currently impossible because of conflicting national ideologies. So the time has not come (yet) for a WG. My answer: No democratic nation has one…
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To start with, I bring the notion that at this time a World Government isn't possible. When you think about it, every nation in the world has political ideologies that differ from one another. These Political Ideologies are meant to place each Government in check, preventing…
1311.
Democracy is the best form of government
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Thank you Con, for your points... "Voters in a democratic system might not make the best choice or the choice that truly best represents society's best interests, due to: several reasons.Democracies most often lend themselves to a small number of parties, where voters either…
Arguments for democracy :-1) Soveiregnity is strong as major decisions can only be taken by the elected representatives and no outside interference is legal.2) Free and fair elections give a fair choice to the citizens to change the rulers3) The choice of changing rulers is…
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Alright, for this I will defend my arguments (clarifying them) and address as much of your arguments as I can.With my point on political parties, I was mainly referring to third parties (such as in the United States). Think of the Libertarian Party. If you were to survey people…
Alright, I will try to follow the same format, though I'm going to categorize my points. Voters in a democratic system might not make the best choice or the choice that truly best represents society's best interests, due to: Being irrational in general. Advertising influence of…
1312.
Communism should not be attempted again as a form of government
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As I quote from my opponent: "Communism is a stateless society, whereas totalitarianism is a society where the state has no limits to its authority. Since the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and many other nations people improperly consider communist, still have a state, they were…
Communism, throughout history, has always been a symbol of failure, oppression, and misery. Yet many countries today, such as China, continue to practice Communism, with little to no objection from other countries. Communism has been the single most oppresive form of government…
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While it may be true that the leaders in those countries were communist, that doesn't make the government they set up communist. Nearly all of them followed Marxist theory, which is that socialism would be used as a transitional state to communism. What they actually set up…
Since my opponent failed to provide a definition of communism, I shall do so now: "In political and social sciences, communism (from Latin communis, "common, universal")... is the radical social, political, and economic ideology and movement whose ultimate goal is the…
1313.
The United Kingdom should leave the European Union
For
Great...thanks for a rather pointless and uninteresting debate.
Wow. Forfeiting. That shows fantastic commitment.
Against
That is because I do forfeit, you made plenty of good points that have actually made me re-evaluate and adjust my own, I forfeit this debate and concede victory to you.
Great Britain's place in the EU is not one matched with history. Great Britain, was the world's first and arguably last hyperpower, a nation of great imperial riches. London, the world's premier city for everything humanity could ever conceive. It all tumbled during and after…
1314.
Allowing gang members to join the US military is bad
For
I have the burden of proof to demonstrate why gang members joining the U. S. Military is bad. I for one disagree with gang members joining the U. S. Military due to once the commitment of service is over. What the last words mean is that a person involved in the military has…
1. Acceptance, arguments, rebuttals. 2. Closing arguments. I pro will gladly argue why Gang members joining the United States Armed Forces should be restricted. My reasoning for my argument is stated below. 1.)According to released FBI reports, Gang-related activity in the U.S.…
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I believe that members of 'gangs' should be allowed to join the U.S. Military, because (no ill-feelings) most of them do have experience with a firearm. Although I highly recommend an extensive background check, I do believe that once they've served their country, they'll know…
As the kind man I am, I'll let my opponent make his argument first, as it's his debate.
1315.
Military intervention to stop atrocities can be legal without UN approval
For
Disarming illegal weapons
Current International law on the use of force no longer matters
Against
There is no point in defending some norms at the costs of breaching others
Military action is only legal with UN Security Council approval
1316.
Lawmaking should be a part-time job
For
Ok..you don't even understand the motion before you start arguing..you have succeeded in exposing your own weaknesses by explaining what does not relate to the motion at hand and with this, I think think am ahead of this argument..now ponder on the motion, when I said…
Indeed, law making should be made part-time because of the amount of money permanent nature runs
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You should've clarified that for me. You just said law making should be made a part-time business. Your resolution should've been something like "People should not be allowed to be career politicians" or something more polished. I totally didn't understand what you mean. Since…
First of all, it already is a public business, as in the career politicians do this for a living. Second of all, if we privatized law making, our country would fall into shambles. Can you imagine what would happen if someone like Lady Gaga got into that business? Everyone would…
1317.
Texas could become an independent nation
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Thank you for accepting this Challenge, and yes those were the definitions I was leaning towards , Texas is as you stated before the Largest state in Mainland USA, for this reason Texas's economy would have the capability to surpass America's Economy with its own, doing more…
I put in very simple context, that Texas could become its own nation for several reasons as listed below 1 Texas has one of the best economies in The United States of America 2 with strong allies in Mexico, Texas could easily gain support for an independence movement 3 Texas,…
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Unfortunately there are major flaws in your arguments.EconomyThe Texas economy is 36th out of 50 overall. Their debt per capita $8,7118.3% unemployment25% of adults do not have high school diplomas (50th) [1]You claim that Texas could stand on its own economically outside of…
I will be arguing that Texas could not become it's own nation. Texas - the largest state in the mainland United States nation - an independent autonomous country These are the definitions I'm assuming you mean. I welcome you to take the opening arguments further in Round Two…
1318.
Nations should retaliate militarily against North Korean attacks
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Since you acknowledge my point about China's and Russia's lack of involvement then you have rendere your whole argument. The definition of world war: NOUN a war involving many large nations in all different parts of the world. https://www.merriam-webster.com... Using this…
The US military exists to protect the American people. To not retaliate in the fear of a war is completely stupid and impossible. Sometimes war is inevitable, using this logic America should have just sat back did nothing after Pear Harbor. Even then it would not lead to WWIII…
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I do agree that we should defend ourselves at all costs but whether is cause world war 3 or not retaliating would creat a war and trump and his temperament isn't going To take it easy, and there is no way Kim Jong Un is going to international court he has his own little world…
If Kim Jong Un is a very powerful man, a dictator. His people no nothing of the outside world. Kim Jong Un loves his weapons specifically the nuclear ones. If he were to launch one at America we should not retaliate it would lead to world war 3
1319.
Economic sanctions should not be used to achieve foreign policy goals
For
I'm not sure that I understood my opponent's arguments in their entirety due to grammar and spelling, but I will address them to the best of my abilities in this final round. I point out first and most importantly that my opponent has failed to provide any evidence or sources…
My opponent has conceded all of my points and offered no evidence to the contrary. He has not shown that economic sanctions are moral or in any way uphold societal welfare. He even states that sanctions are intrinsically unsuccessful and are in fact a form of economic war…
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The argument is sanctions shouldn't be used to achieve foreign policy objectives, not if there morale which is all you're argument is saying and which was you're rebuttal 1. Economic sanctions are better than war, there more effective, few if any have to die and it doesn't…
I do not believe that sanctions are made to be successful, and i also agree that they target innocent civilians but that would be the point, crippling the economy of a country and having its people unhappy with the way that there leader is handling it, yes smuggling does become…
1320.
Communism is a better system than capitalism
For
I apologise for the forfeiture. I deeply regret not being able to respond, and my argument would have only been short. However I was called up to work and have had no time to debate. I mean literally no time, 6 hours sleep amid 40 hours of pressured work. However, here is what…
Communism-(from Latin communis " common, universal)[1][2] is a socioeconomic system structured upon common ownership of the means of production and characterized by the absence of social classes, money,[3][4] and the state; as well as a social, political and economic ideology…
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Set yourself free. Be abnormal! I hope your work is the real gods will Tommy, not just the ones that most god fearing folk imagine it should be.
normalcy is good in your book? why are you here? because you are normal? Be normal, and you will be rewarded, fools.
1321.
The US should strengthen its border security
For
To your first point- Granted. That has already happened. What you want is already here. So what are you debating for? To your second point- It isn't as if we guard our borders with guns or walls is going to make a change. Terrorists aren't going to charge all at once, in a ship…
Con has forfeited.
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-To your first point: I'm not saying close off the borders completely. I'm saying lets have border security. Tourists from other countries that want to come here legally, can do so. -ISIS has already entered the US: Even if that's true, That doesn't mean should make it easy for…
1. With unsecured borders we are more prone to diseases coming in. 2. National Security- With ISIS on the rise and with Islamic terrorism on the rise, we can not leave our borders open for anybody to come in. 3. The economy- Too many Americans need jobs. Adding more people to a…
1322.
The Gettysburg Address is history's greatest political speech
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It was an interesting speech by Goldwater but I think Rockefeller's speech in 64' was better, personally. Adolf Hitler is considered by many to be the greatest of orators in the 20th century. Here is his speech at Seimens Factory in 1933. http://www.youtube.com...
The Roman Senate was considered a place where oratory flourished. The one of the most notable senators was Marcus Tulius Cicero. Marcus Tulius Cicero is considered one of the greatest orators of all time. Most notably, Cicero's vicious criticism of Catliline. Catiline's coup…
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http://www.youtube.com... Well I was going to do Hitler as well. Dosnt everyone? So ill give you another speech. Hubert Humphrey 1948 dnc. In the speech he speeks in favor of civil rights to a divided party. During the speech, he even sweat on his paper!
http://www.youtube.com... Roman oratory is always good. Unfourtunetly, thats one of the only speeches of the senate in video format. My next speech is the "extremism in defence of liberty speech" by Barry Goldwater. Its a real call to arms speech that roused up the delagates.…
1323.
Officials should prioritize the voice of their constituents
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The government is not that expert enough to know all the things in this system of life....... Thats why they need some voice just to tell them "hey dumb government help us here in this place we are dying do you have some MAGIC BEANS in order for us to survive?" There is no…
Two heads are better that one,,,,, Not all the time the government can handle the situation on their own.. there will gonna be a time that the Government will be needing its members.In fact a Government is useless with out members.... Its like " the teacher of the class is…
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While the government may not be hyper competent, neither are the people. You seem to fail to realize there are other forms of government rather than democratic-styled governments. People are not necessarily correct- if the government were to simply seek the guidance of the…
Well, the people are not always correct- two heads are not necessarily better than one. Your argument is an argument from popularity- you assume because people want it they want what is best. You bring up the case of the teacher in the classroom, and the parent. I believe those…
1324.
Protests at G20 summits do more harm than good
For
Transport disruptions
Protesting about the past is pointless
Against
Great demonstration of freedom of speech
Protests demonstrate Humanitarian concern
1325.
A fixed barter system would be the purest form of government
For
I first want to say that a beater system is a sub grouping of a governmental economy, Sorry if I didn't make my point clear. The original idea of a barter system is trade, But the sellers can only sell what the other asks for. My idea is that of what most people think of when…
First of all let me define what a barter system is. The original barter system is where if you want something, You trade for it, There is no governmental intervention. This however doesn't work, For example if you make shoes and need bread but the person who has bread already…
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I'll state my main argument in the second round, As you have asked. There are a few illogical statements in your claim and your supporting arguments. A fixed barter system isn't a purest form of government because it's unrelated to goverment. Maybe you meant the best form of…
Debate is over.
1326.
Government does more harm than good
For
Actually yes, I have heard of both inductive reasoning and proving a point through examples. I declared practically your entire argument irrelevant because it really had nothing to do with my initial argument. Debates do proceed from a premise but as the con team, your…
First of all, I would like to point out that you never said anything about the led poisoning or gas. The only thing you really attacked was that of the raised prices so that in itself shows that you agree with me about the gas and led poisoning, so that is a dead case which you…
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The topic of debate above is entitled "The government does us more harm than good." Against such a strong statement and an equally strong position in your initial argument that the government is RESPONSIBLE for all of the high prices or shoody products facing our nation, all I…
Your response argument did not really make a lot of sense. Apparently you have never heard of inductive reasoning or proving a point through examples. You assert initially that government is the cause of the rise in many different things. What I instead aim to prove is that…
1327.
The United States should withdraw troops from Japan
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I agree that Japan needs our troops to deal with their neighboring countries, but the japanese residents aren't happy with our troops staying there. U.S. troops are taking over 20 percent of the land in the air base in Okinawa. Okinawa is a urban city, and having the Futenma…
Topic- Should The U. S. withdraw American troops from Japan? First time debating, I hope I'll do well.
Against
As Pro points out, people in Okinawa have been suffering from the noises of airplane flying over their houses every day and the crimes commited by the U.S.soldiers. They have been expecting the relocation of the military bases to the other places in Japan toward the Japanese…
I believe that the U.S.military troops should not withdraw from Japan. As news media report, anti-Japan movements have been taking place in many cities in China recently. The main cause is that the Japanese government has bought the Senkaku islands. The important thing is that…
1328.
The US should strengthen its border security
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First, let's take a look at the current American-Canadian "border" Oh, look, it almost exists! You can barely tell where America ends and Canada starts! How is such a small, pathetic border supposed to keep those dirty Canadians out of America? It can't. It is commonly known…
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As my opponent has forfeited the round, round two provides sufficient summaries of the main points in our debate. Thanks, G.
Border security is made up of more that just the physical barriers between two countries. Pro is focusing his argument on the physical barriers between the US and Canada and Mexico respectively and argues that the Mexican border, clearly defined by fences, is the ideal. Despite…
1329.
Political parties do more harm than good for nations
For
So far as the topic is concerned we are talking about goverment and in today's world almost all countries possess democratic government and democracy means 'the government for the people, of the people, by the people but nowadays it's not like that it's 'far the people, off the…
Con. has given the example of that part of the world whose population is not even 23.2 million but there is a corner of the world where the people's count is more than 1.25 billion and is suffering from numerous problems. The biggest example is that of the Prime Minister. He…
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Honestly, there's nothing left for me to say. Pro hasn't understood what I've written making this debate useless, instead wanting to talk about a different topic. To be clear, the Indian government doesn't define government, and as a concept Government doesn't 'spoil the life…
Government is not inherently self-serving. Pro has irrelevantly asserted one govt. has behaved poorly (which I cede), but hasn't said anything about government exclusively acting in its own member's interests. I've given proof a government has acted not just in it's own…
1330.
The United States is a threat to developing democracies
For
1. Texas- It's easy to twist this one, especially with the legend of the Alamo and all. Before 1821, Texas was a part of Mexico. The United States wanted the territory, so US citizens began to settle there. Eventually, because the US population in Texas claimed that they…
I agree to the definitions that you have provided. I will begin my argument by citing instances of US aggression towards developing democracies throughout history. I would like to acknowledge that while some of these governments are indeed developing governmentally, others are…
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1. Texas This emerging democracy had escaped the brutal repression of the Mexican Empire under Santa Anna. The United States brought this emerging democracy under its benevolent wing and eventually annexed, with permission. 2. Liberia An idea that gathered some support in…
I accept the challenge. I will argue that, on balance, America respects the sovereignty of and encourages developing democracies. Unwarranted - Without justification Hostility - An expression or act of war Happy Independence Day! Go America! (Pronounced Amuricuh)
1331.
Developed nations have a moral obligation to accept refugees
For
Thank you, Con, for providing your final round in this debate. My first argument: Small scale moral obligation. My opponent's rebuttal was that developed nations do not do well to take care of their own citizens. However, I had previously argued that if the government is…
Small Scale Moral Obligation: My opponent rebuts this by arguing that developed nations do not have sufficient resources for the current inhabitants and possible refugees. I already addressed this possible objection in the first round, that my opponent would have to show that…
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Hello, this Forever 23 and I am here in my final speech to prove that countries don't have moral obligations to take in refugees. So my roadmap will include doing the final refutations, repeating my points and finally weighing this debate. Their First Assertion: Small Scale…
Hello ladies, gentlemen. This is Forever23 and I am here to bring forth the premise which is that developed nations do not have a moral obligation to accept refugees. My ensuing roadmap will include first, abrogating my opponents point, then restating my own points and finally,…
1332.
The United States should lift its embargo against Cuba
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I affirm that the United States should lift its embargo against Cuba. Round 1 is clarifying remarks. Round 2 will be constructive arguments. Round 3 will be rebutting the opponent's arguments.
1) Regarding Threat during Cold War - That was a long long time ago. The world has changed a ton since then. Cuba was a threat in the Cold War simply because of support from the USSR, not because it was a strong, independent country! The USSR has fallen, and Cuba is not a…
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I disagree that the United States should lift its embargo against Cuba, reasons why: -Because of how much of a threat was Cuba in the Cold War. -Because Cubans are suffering under that regime, so if USA keeps its embargo they might change. -USA might look weak. -Cuba is still…
I disagree with you: A) Regarding the Medical Care, USA should keep its embargo, even if it worsens the Cubans health care. We have to take into account that Cuba threatened USA with nuclear bombs and is still not friendly to the US. The embargo should be kept so that Cubans…
1333.
Building a border fence benefits America
For
My opponent has again forfeited, leaving all my arguments unanswered. During the debate his few references were not tied to his arguments and not relevant to the central issue of whether the border fence was beneficial. We are not debating what border security policy is…
After challenging me to four round debate, my opponent has forfeited in the third round. I am left guessing at what points my opponent was trying to make. When we are discussing whether the border fence is beneficial, it is somewhat unclear as to whether we are talking about…
Against
Thank you. R1- My opponent fails to recognize any alternatives as to the border fence and therefore presumes that the border fence is the best possible solution as to the problems of immigration and drug and gun smuggling. {to which terrorist incursions do you speak of ?}.…
Intro: The border fence in Texas is quite useless. Even with it illegals are still getting into America. Not only is it ineffective in preventing some people (most) from crossing over the cost is insane that Americans have to pay almost 49billion over the next 25 years. So lets…
1334.
The United States president is the most important job in the world
For
This is the source I will be using. - www.whitehouse.gov The president of the United States is the leader of the executive branch of government. The executive branch of government is the most powerful branch of government. I say this because the executive branch holds the…
I would like to start by asking if there is anything I can do to change your mind? If so, I will go and find that information as I would like to convince you of my argument. Here are the reasons why I think the President of the United States is the most important jog in the…
Against
I thought this was a rebuttul round. You just restated your points and added sources. Oh well.Although all the duties of the president are drastically important to the country, they do not help the world as much as workers and farmers do. Basic needs must be met before anything…
Although the duties of the President are of high importance, they are not of utmost importance. As most people know, the President eats food and lives in a shelter to stay alive. He drinks clean water and yet, he is not the one who provides this, neither to him or his people.…
1335.
Security is more important than liberty
For
con argues if we allow some compromises on liberty, that hte government will inevitably become totalitarian etc. first, he doesn't demonstrate that hat has always been the case. second, he doesn't argue how it's not possible for us to 'at least sometimes' allow compromises. it…
con doesn't really argue against proportionality, my strongest point in the debate. would he rather government sometimes wiretap without a warrant, or die? he gives a couple examples, but these are mostly just specific argumentsthat don't negate the bigger point that sometimes…
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I would first like to apologize for my amusing typos made in my previous argument. Alas, I thought I had thoroughly proofread it but they slipped by. Secondly, I find my opponent's blatant use of the AD Hominem fallacy repulsive. Clearly note that no offense has been taken…
My opponent claims that I did not address his point of proportionality. If he had been closely following my arguments he would have seen that I did address the issue with points 1 and 2. They were used as examples. My opponent brings up another interesting scenario that I…
1336.
The United States should sanction Iran over its uranium enrichment
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===Extend my Arguments=== ===Extend my Refutation=== ===Burden of Proof=== My opponent assumes the burden of proof. He has not fulfilled this because he has not refuted my contention. ===Clarification of Rules=== My opponent asks me to abide by his rules as he is the…
===Extend my arguments as my opponent did not refute them. === ===Extend my refutations as my opponent did not refute them. === ===Burden of Proof=== My opponent did not challenge the fact he assumes the burden of proof. Thus, he assumes the burden of proof, which has not been…
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SANCTION --"a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement" AGAINST-- In a direction or course opposite to URANINIUM-- a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element IRAN-- a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia (wordnet.world) CONTENTION…
My opponent's case I would like to tackle the fact that I was not supposed to further my argument in the last round but to counter and ask questions on some of the vague topics you left out. I do thank you for further explaining your contention however; I would like to tackle…
1337.
Nationalism can be a force for good
For
Not all nationalism is exclusive
Nationalism promotes cooperation and social cohesion
Against
Nationalism as an ideology is oppressive towards women
Nationalism is no longer relevant
1338.
US and allied forces should withdraw from Afghanistan immediately
For
"People deserve freedom, our freedom isn't an export but the ability to craft one's own should be." "Freedom" is a difficult-to-define concept that the west loves to say. They seem to justify any action by claiming that they're bringing freedom. Working for the Afghan…
"Is it desirable to once again have the civilians living in a state of terror from their own government? To have women back at the lowest rung of society having being elevated from it by the intervention? I would say not." In many parts of the world civilians live in terror of…
Against
Co-Existence with totalitarian regimes is not tolerable! It is not. There are no troops in N. Korea, there are troops in Afghanistan, the claim that to fight dictatorship and keep oneself free of hypocrisy then one should commit to all out-war against every neglectful and…
Though your points are sound and convincing I did state I was not in favour of the method nor the continued method of the current failure in the White House. You say it is not our job to police the world, to liberate those in chains, to emancipate the oppressed from…
1339.
World peace and harmony will never be achieved
For
I can concede that it depends on the magnitude, but I also contend that all organized crime will eventually create conflict or friction. Organized crime that operates today includes trafficking of illicit substances, trafficking of valuable gems, trafficking of children and…
Thanks for joining this debate, Roy. You have a difficult but more favourable contention, and thus far have provided an interesting argument. I will start my briefly rebutting my opponent's assertions. Then, I shall elucidate further regarding my own points. "Free of wars and…
Against
Everyone who follows the news learns of terrorist attacks, wars, famines, and violent crimes. It's easy to suppose that these are worst times ever, or at last that civilization is incurably tainted. It takes some study to understand that the world is far better off than ever…
We agree adequately on the definitions. With organized crime, I think it depends on the magnitude of the problem as to whether it is contrary to "world peace and harmony." I'll will address the issue in due course. 1. I claim that Biblical prophesies are useless, because no…
1340.
The United States should return to its founding constitutional principles and conservative values
For
Our country has pretty much gone to hell. Obama is the worst president this country has seen in it's entire history. He has destroyed our economy, let in thousands of illegals aliens and is actually treating them better than actual citizens, promoting homosexuality and…
Against
Extend
extend
1341.
Moderate presidents are more likely to have positive approval ratings
For
yes, ONE. of the highest. However, in today's world, there are more radicals of the left (who rarely speak fondly of Reagan's presidency) and right and a president which reaches out to both would be able to solve issues concerning both
A president that has ideas stretching towards both left and right can solve issues through seeing both points of view
Against
Sorry but that's not very much of an argument. A shaky opinion at best. What proof do you have? Also, president FDR, on the complete different end from Reagan, had one of the highest approval ratings of any president while in office. He is the only president to have ever been…
First I'm going to assume that we're talking about US presidents. Second, I'd like to point out that president Ronald Reagan had one of the largest approval ratings of any US president while in office and was extremely far from being a moderate. Third, I will point out that my…
1342.
The United States is one of the worst countries in the world
For
My opponent failed to refute all of my arguments, now I shall address his claims. This will be a very short argument. I will regard my past arguments with more facts. American Ignorance and Arrogance to the rest of the World. You say the word "Americans", as if it were only the…
Then, Con may start its rebuttals. Always respect. I will be debating as Pro/For "The United States of America is one of the Worst Countries". I will provide effective facts regarding my statement. I assume you started your constructive argument, however, you failed to provide…
Against
It seems this debate has turned into "crime in America" rather than "The United States of America is one of the worst countries." If this was not round three, I would ask what does the term "real American" mean to you? I would say a "real American" is someone who is born and…
You claim that Americans unquestionably assume that all Mexicans cause crimes to them, which is a true statement, although the stereotypes have good reasoning: Mexican foreign aliens committed 611,234 unique crimes in Texas from 2008 to 2014, including thousands of homicides…
1343.
Kosovo should be recognised as an independent state
For
The popular sovereignty of the Kosovan people must take precedence over other considerations
Self-determination is a human right
Against
It will be bad for regional stability
Now is not the appropriate time
1344.
Hong Kong should adopt universal suffrage
For
I will make this brief as I am running up against the deadline. My opponent's argument in a nutshell is that, if democracy was introduced to Hong Kong, the majority of people would benefit from the creation of a full welfare state and would vote for politicians promising such a…
I would like to respond to my opponent's previous comments as follows: He wrote "Although there might seem to be no need for a welfare state, that will not stop people from wanting one, as everyone welcomes policies that benefit them. Taxes will actually increase, as the tax…
Against
"This would be a matter for political debate in a democracy. For example, a socialist candidate might argue that a developed, civilized society should make health care provisions for all citizens free at the point of use according to need, not the ability to pay, and he might…
Here are my rebuttals: "There seems, therefore, little need for a welfare state in Hong Kong - only the minority of people at the margins of society would benefit from a welfare state whereas the majority of citizens have no need for state welfare and would not, therefore, vote…
1345.
The collapse of US global hegemony is imminent
For
The next paragraph will create the general overview, which will carry down into each specific argument. I will star those paragraphs which I believe are most important for the voters. **Connor, despite your great response, you make a crucial strategic mistake by conceding the…
Connor- I'm glad that we have the ability to have an intelligent discussion over this issue—most debates on this topic I have entered simply reverted into "YOU'RE INSULTING AMERICA! PATRIOTISM IS GOOD!" I also agree with the vast majority of your logic, I just find that your…
Against
A great final round! You have a well outlined argument that is easy to follow. Let's see what I can do: "At the point where hegemony MUST be unipolar by definition, so long as the voters believe that the EU or China will BALANCE or EQUAL the US, they believe that hegemony will…
Great response! We agree that a hegemony is characterized by one nation (state) exercising significant political and economic influence over other nations. However, we disagree on the characterization of the EU as a nation state and the role it plays on the system level of…
1346.
The EU should grant asylum to women fleeing discriminatory laws
For
The status quo involves sending women back to the threat of persecution
Asylum is the only way to protect women
Against
The situation in these countries is improving, no need for a new policy.
Allowing women asylum will damage feminist movements
1347.
America should return to its founding principles
For
My text was not merely a speech but it was a good review over everything we have wrong in this country. I was just telling the facts, without a bias. Times change, and the framers even said the Constitution will need change. Our constitution has been amended a total of 27…
If America does not watch where it is headed it will stumble miserably. We need a reality check. Our founding fathers gave us a gift of freedom, and they set up an excellent way to run this country. In the way they set it up, people get to be free, no one gets too much power,…
Against
Times change, and the framers even said the Constitution will need change. Our constitution has been amended a total of 27 times. Sounds like a partial concession.Whether our constitution is being nostalgic to the "Good ol' Washington days", or being realistic to now, we still…
I was under the impression this debate would be about a restoration of american roots, not whoever can give the best speech. Most of this seems to show incredible conservative bias, so I will attempt to stray from that in my debate. I would like to clarify that I'm not arguing…
1348.
Only US-born citizens should be eligible for president
For
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Please extend all arguments.
Against
Although I most definitly understand your argument but that does not meani will agree to it. I have to admit you have some very good points. About the part about Indians being in seperate tribes, that is absolutly NOT what i was trying to say at all. I know that the Europeans…
My argument stands clear as day that people born in other countries should have the ability to run for Presidency. These people fight for our country and some of them even make up our government! back in the 1700's, 1800's, and early 1900's; we treated African Americans awfully…
1349.
The United States should take a more aggressive stance toward Russia
For
My opponent supports there argument for a weaker sustenance toward Russia on two false statements (1) Russia is not assisting rebels in Eastern Ukraine (2) the referendum that gave Crimea to Russia was legitimate. (1) This is from the Economist magazine: Evidence of deeper…
Today the US is faced with more aggressive Russia destabilizing a large region around it's territory. Russian weapons are helping Assad's regime in Syria in it's war against the people of Syria and Russian troops have taken Crimea while Russian mercenaries fight with Russian…
Against
Russian Agents in Eastern UkraineMy opponent cites an article in the Economist that says "Evidence of deeper Russian involvement is ever clearer: not just rising numbers of Chechen and other Russian mercenaries but also the supply of weapons, including missiles that may have…
RebuttalsMy opponent's claims are mostly false and all lack evidence. Since he has the BoP I will spend most of my time refuting his statements but will still devote a portion of my round to arguments.My opponent starts with a huge error. He presents a slippery slope when he…
1350.
The US should build the border fence
For
.. Doesn't the US already have a border fence? Please define stuff. .. .
Against
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No, the fence is only partially built and the secure fence act has 700 new miles left they MIGHT build, but they olnlt have a few hundred miles up. [0] C1: The cost of the border wall Before one can actually grasp the other pros/cons of the border fence, one must first observe…

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