Politics Debate Topics for Students — page 37

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• Turns out Con had his account closed -_____-
• I fear the Con may have started this debate and then not come back online....

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• Rebuttals: 1. I think your misreading the plain text of the second amendment. It clearly states the right of the people, not the right of the militia, to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Yes the founders write like Yoda, so in laymen's terms it means the right of the…
• Challenge Accepted! First I would like to thank you for the debate. It appears that this will be a free-form debate as you didn't give any guidelines. I will use this first round to define terms and make my argument. Definitions: Constitution in this debate will refer to the…

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• Thank you for your kind words, Con. I wish you all the best, and hope we'll have the opportunity to debate again soon. As for this debate, I did meet my burden of proof by demonstrating that the NAACP has (even if it was in the past) played an important and helpful role for…
• Thank you, Con. I'll take a moment to acknowledge what I consider to be your sincere desire to bridge the racial divide, and alleviate fear, suffering, and isolation for people of all races – a desire which both I and the NAACP share, irrespective of whether we all agree upon…

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• I will be arguing that the Electoral College system in the United States should be abolished in favor of direct election. DefinitionsDirect election: a national popular vote that is won by getting a majority of votes, or a plurality that surpasses 40%. EC: Electoral CollegeGE:…
• Please stop trying your argument by verbosity, it's obnoxious.The negative's argument is essentially that a popular election might be contested for so long that it would somehow go past January 20th.The first example used is the hanging chad recount fiasco. This example,…

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• It was implied that we were talking about governmental policies, so if you would still like to continue on this subject, please stay in the debate. Liberal government has given you many things, like an end to slavery, civil rights, public education, clean air, clean water,…
• Liberal does not necessarily equal Democrat, nor does conservative necessarily Republican.

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• In my view in Britain I live in a fair and just Right Wing and Capitalist country. Because the main argument against Capitalism is that it can't be a meritocracy because of inheritance. But I belief individuals have the right to pass on their wealth to who they wish when they…
• In a right wing society every individual has the freedom and opportunity to become a member of this 'elite' you talk about by working hard and earning what they deserve. In a left wing society the government forcefully takes the money of those doing well and gives it to those…

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• Hitler proposes to conquer other countries, hence, creating superhumans, hence, killing millions of people (eliminating weak people). It doesnt need to be a leader that kills, we need a leader that leads. Although, i dont care about the killings, as long as they kill the…
• Con can now proceed

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• Sanctions are not working
• Foreign policy should follow the will of the people

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• Yeah Yeah Yeah
• Come on, this guy started the debate.

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• There seem to be two major issues of conflict in this round. First, that this plan will harm the people of the middle east. Second, that I use too much evidence. As far as harming the people in the middle east, I think my opponent's argument stems from a misunderstanding that I…
• Again, my opponent is basing her arguments on unfounded and unsupported claims. Now she wants you to believe that without our financial support, ISIS will completely take over the region, destroying our trade goods. If you know much about the region you will be pretty sure that…

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• I hope someone out there is willing to actually debate this topic with me. It's frustrating that I put all the time into making these arguments for nothing.
• It appears that my opponent is one of those people that makes an account, accepts a debate, then never comes back to the site again. This is what I feared would happen once I opened up the debate for anyone to accept. How disappointing.

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• Poor states have trouble providing security
• Poverty means more crime

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• Whether it's the 18th century or not is irrelevant. The founding fathers made the constitution so that it would always apply, even today. What's important here is the detail of the tyranny. Besides, what you say about me being unmatched to the military is untrue, it's a strange…
• No offense to you, but you're a classic example of someone who doesn't know what the second amendment is actually for. You see, the founding fathers didn't even trust themselves, and wanted you and me to be equally armed to them in the case that they became tyrannical and tried…

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• I am so so so sorry. I had a travel tournament this weekend and I completely forgot about this. Please give me the loss here.
• The affirmative's advocacy is that the United States Federal Government ought not use economic sanctions against Iran to achieve its foreign policy objectives. Parametricizing is legitimate because 1) The consequence that results from the use of sanctions varies from scenario…

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• Round 1-Acceptance, Round 2-Cases, Round 3-Rebuttals, Round 4-Defense I will be defending the government's decision to fund the Military with between 600 and 800 billion dollars. I believe that our military should be our first priority, while Con tries to prove the exact…
• Conduct to Con. Defense: Contention 1: US Debt: "Today the US debt is climbing to astronomical numbers. It is $19 trillion and climbing. This disaterous spending causes US inflation, and on top of the US debt this will cause a catastrophe for the US and nations all across the…

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• You also, I enjoyed our debate a great deal, and I learned a lot.
• My friend has clearly given some convincing arguments, and I thank him for debating this with me once again. My arguments for this round are simple, yet clear. My opponent says that the Ukraine rebels-aka The Federal State of Novorossiya was to blame for MH417 being shot down.…

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• Iran has come under the spotlight of suspicion for its developing of a nuclear program. Iran claims it to be solely for peaceful purposes while a majority of other nations allege it to be for a weapons program. I am arguing in favor of the resolution as I believe that the…
• You stay classy, San Diego.

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• I see where you are coming from. Firstly your example of the US doesn't relate to the notations introduced in 1984 such as doublethink nor do they relate to North Korea. I didn't choose the topic, my friend did, and so, am trying to 'debate' with another debater about it. I…
• In accordance with George Orwell's 1984 and the world's current totalitarian state, North Korea, freedom will indeed be a luxury. Freedom to act on one's will, freedom of expression and freedom to privacy is destroyed in both totalitarian regimes; given that they both conduct…

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• Limitation : Developing Country Im totally agree with the motion because, 1. Dedrease the amount of money that country ue for politician's salary 2. The amount of money should be transfered to build the economy in its country and increse the prosperity of people 3. Politicians…

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• What do you do when your opponent forfeits? :(
• I would like to begin by refuting my opponent's case, then move on to rebuild my own. I will begin by attacking my opponent's defintions. Firstly, my opponent stated that the definition of a failed state is one in which is in a state of anarchy or is on the verge of falling…

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• Sorry that I didn't clarify. What I meant is that America should help the poor in America, through social programs by the U. S Government. -the ITdude
• If you accept the challenge, you are against. You have 72 hours to respond. the max amount of charcters are 10,000 and their are 5 rounds. May the best man win!-theITdude

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• Banning assault weapons increases liberty and security
• A ban would save lives

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• We've seen 2 debates featuring all the candidates of the GOP (4 if you count the happy hour debates) and most recently we saw the 1st debate featuring all the Democratic candidates, but we have not nor will not see any debates featuring candidates from BOTH parties until well…
• 1) Factual accuracy in debates "Even if something happens and is regularly acknowledged does not mean that it is allowed. "Except in this case it is allowed. .. . There are not fact-checkers on the stage to validify every claim that a candidate makes in a debate, meaning that…

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• Thank you for proving MY point. You will just keep on saying they aren't biased and I'm proving your point. You proved my point by saying I proved yours when I said nothing. You, my friend, are full of crap. You obviously have shown no knowledge of any bias in medias. I will…
• You cannot prove that the networks are unbiased. I can prove they are. To destroy your upcoming 3rd round argument, I'll prove they are biased in the 4th round. I want to see what you'll say in this round, seeing as how you now have no argument except to tell me, "How are they…

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• I guess my opponent gives up? :(
• R1: "It could be a perfect species or an all powerful being that made the robots."There is no proof of either."In fact, I can bring up the statement that I am part of a perfect god like species and I rule myself, and my opponent will not be able to disprove that."Perhaps you…

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• The question is not whether these attempts have provided positive feed back over the years, there are two questions that need to be asked. The first question is whether supporting rebels is successful, and secondly is whether or not this will bring peace to the middle east. Let…
• I believe it is within the best interest of the United States of America to fund and support rebels in the fight against ISIS. When you look at the modern geopolitical map of the world we are seeing a loss in the USA's power grip on the world. ISIS is a threat that must not be…

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• Although this may be true from a civilian standpoint, I would much rather control or have the opportunity to control the violence, as opposed to having a Dictator that was killing people in mass amounts. An unpredictable, ruthless, killer who just simply dominated the country.…
• I was initially a Bush supporter, as most, untill the administration handled its foreign policy terribly wrong. I say presence as in a constant military presence. An embassy is necesary and is already established. Obviously without a constant military presence the Kurdish,…

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• Human Rights Abuse
• Eritrea started the 1998 war

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• I accept

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• A brief summary of both aircraft: F-22A Raptor: The F-22A Raptor is the aircraft selected for the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition to replace F-15 Eagle air superiority fighters. The F-22 makes use of low-reflection angles, radar-absorbent coatings, low infrared signature…
• Simple, educated military debate. Resolved: The US military should have pursued further into the F-22A Raptor rather than the F-35A/B/C Lightning II Round one is acceptance only, round two for arguments, rounds 3-4 for rebuttals, and round 4 is conclusions

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• So much so that I kiwi believe it, are you lemon me believe this? I think I've exhausted all my fruit puns now… I do apologise if my method of debate structuring is not appl-easing to you (ooh, there was one left! ). Rebuttal XII: "Giving their competitors money to keep them…
• I'm now back in the UK (umm… huzzah? ) so he can feel free to respond at his own leisure. Though, since we're both somewhat lazy teenagers, anyone religiously watching this debate probably won't notice any change in pace. I'd like to thank my opponent for his streamlined…

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• I accept. Some definitions: current - now, border fence - separation barrier wall or fence constructed to limit the movement of people across a certain line or border. I agree that we will base this on the Wiki article. Good luck.

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• I believe presidential voting is pointless and a waste of time. I also believe the election process is only there to give citizens the illusion they have control over their government.

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• Well, Russia has a better culture than India. Russia, although generally a second-world nation, is still better than India. Russian food is better, and it has great desserts and ice cream. India, on the other hand, is stinky and an overpopulated third world nation. Please,…
• so? communism is better for the world, because it gets rid of the rich folks

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• Informed? Many studies have been conducted where impulse voting, voting based on party alone, and name recognition based on propaganda alone were primary triggers. Aside, 38% of the voters in the last presidential election did not attend high school, when you add in those who…
• Your welcome, yet my argument awaits a rebuttal.

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• If you look at facts places like Sweden and the other nordics are good places to do business, Good places for innovation, Very egalitarian and score very high even in conservative index of individual freedom, As does uraguay great place for business that cares also for its…
• I did not say socialist policies are now more successful i said the left or progressive, All systems are and have always a combination of socialist and capitalist state and private, All systems are that way, To claim that in order to claim victory we have to make some old…

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• Thank you for your response. My opponent has answered neither of my arguments in favour of compulsory voting. All she has done is answered *some* of my rebuttals to her arguments. 'It is proven that this does not work and many randomly select a candidate' Huh? My opponent says…
• Thank you for your response. First, I'd like to clear up a very, very stupid mistake I made in my last round- namely that people have no choice in the right to be innocent until proven guilty. Obviously, they can plea guilty. Note, however, that my opponent did not point this…

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• Turkey is a poverty stricken country and entry into the EU would help to raise the living standards for its entire population
• Any country that fulfils the accession criteria should be allowed to join

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• In my opinion it depends what school a teacher is at- if they are at a ordinary secondary school then, I agree, most teachers would be left wing party supporters. But if the teacher is at a private school then, due to a more upper class view on life, they would most likely be a…
• But without school teachers a pupil cannot gain information about the left wing parties, what is good/bad about them etc. Or if they were going to vote other than left wing they would gain knowledge of the left wings bad points. I do not agree with your statement that if…

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• Sanctions make clear where a country stands.
• Sanctions have been an effective long term policy tool in the past.

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• ROUND 1This debate will be about the constitutional monarchies of Europe and whether or not this form of government should be accepted. The premise of this debate is the Constitutional Monarchies of Europe ought to be dissolved. I will take the Pro side of the premise, while my…
• ROUND 3 I would first off like to apologise for the delay for my response. Procrastination for my Biology lab resulted in procrastination for this debate. I am stuck in the everlasting circle of procrastination. Oh well. Anyways, let us return to the debate!ECONOMIC BENIFITS OF…

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• �I will now continue my claim that anarchy would not work. �Reasoning: 1) In order for Anarchy to work, the entire world would have to be Anarchists. Let's say if the United States was an Anarchy, other world powers would think of it as free land. Afterall, we wouldn't have…
• Hello, I am debating that Anarchy will not work.Rules:Round 1: AcceptanceRound 2: Present ReasoningRound 3: Defend Reasoning/Present new reasoningRound4 : Final Remarks

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• Through out this debate I will be covering many issues that communism can solve. For the first two rounds I will focus on the social issues that communism can solve. "Communism is the riddle of history solved, and it knows itself to be this solution. " Karl Marx in his book,…
• I would like to apologize to Con for my computer issues, if you voters did not see my comment, I had difficult posting my round 3 arguments due to some script error my computer was giving me when I was hitting the submit button, so I was forced to forfeit the round. I will…

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• Its obviouthat my oppnent stands shoulder-shoulder wth the GOP/TEA PARTY ideaology, because he supports not consolidating the EPA with the Department of energy. Aside from that point, I will say that many states have file llawsuists against the EPA because of failure Gov't…
• In recent years studies after studies have showed how poorly the EPA is handled and ran. Many members of Congress and Candidated have proposed eliminating the EPA altogether. Instead I have a better idea, the President, (via Excutive Order) should instruct the Department of…

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• but the fact nis that some people might not want to pay but they should be allowed not gurantees but as the toop0d i forfrit gurl this stuff 15 Cr@zy 3m y D!5 man wus fu55ing ova sum cheese 1N A DEBATE
• yes the us government should because half of the us soldiers do not have insurance for when they come home with injuries and they are not covered they should have it because it is not right at all all residents should have health care because everyone gets sick and they can't…

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• Is American Healthcare really that high Quality? Short Answer: No. I recently read a New York Times article on the State of American Healthcare, And it was embarrassing to say the least. Essentially if you aren't well-off then you won't get the same standard of Care as your…
• I'd like to open with a Definition; The Definition of a Nation. "A people who share common customs, origins, history, and frequently language; a nationality" - American Heritage Dictionary. A Nation is a family, A really big family where everyone is expected to do their part as…

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• Many people say that all countries should be a democratic country and if a country is not democratic then the majority call for an intervention of sorts in order to bring in democracy. I personally believe that the majority of a population are not smart enough to vote in a…
• Now to clarify, i do believe that some nations are fit to adopt modern day democracy hence my title being that not all countries must adopt to modern day democracy but i still firmly believe that the majority are not. To also clarify by what i mean by intelligence. In my…

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• There has been a serious inequality in the funding of the UN budget.
• No-growth funding policy results in better operation of the finances and will improve financial discipline.

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• For the USA Specifically, Anyone who pays income tax, And any resident of at least 36 months, Should be eligible to vote in any government election. Citizenship should not be a requirement to participate in elections, And age restrictions don't make sense for voting.
• To clarify my position on minors: Anyone who can work, Should be allowed a vote. 16 year olds working at a fast food chain pay income taxes and sales, But do not have a say in government. This doesn"t seem fair. I would argue that if someone is old enough to work and pay their…

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• Con states, "Pro might want to study some more history." I challenge Con to present the specific history that he thinks is relevant to the debate and to defend its relevance. What is he talking about? 1. Pro asserted that the Government has the right to regulate what it owns in…
• Definitions and History. Con asserted that my account of the Fairness Doctrine, mostly copied from Wikipedia, was "right wing." However, he did not cite any inaccuracy or offer any alternative definition or history. Therefore I assume he accepts it. I guess it is history he…