Politics Debate Topics for Students — page 49

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• so con concedes that we might not have a civil war. pretty weak stance there. also just pointing out some reasons that a civil war could happen doesn't do much in the way of exacting why it actually would. civil wars haven't happened in most of europe. only in places where the…

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• ===DEFINITIONS=== United States of America (U. S. A) : . http://en.wikipedia.org... China (PROC): . http://en.wikipedia.org... War: . http://en.wikipedia.org... ===PRO ARGUMENT=== Firstly, such a move by the U. S. A would improve relations with China. Many of War's songs have a…
• It means that someone who holds your allegiance is. Taxes are the mechanism by which the entire nation is at war with Iraq. --> Partially true. The citizens of a state elect representatives to government. The choose these people to represent them in domestic, national and…

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• Mr. Skeptic, I did spell Barack Obama incorrectly, you spelled "wanna" so now we are even, i'll try to avoid these errors in the future. But seeing as this is not a debate on grammar, I will now procede. Mr. Skeptic, I didn't hear that radio interview with Mr. Obama. What I am…
• I am proposing that our currunt president Barrack Obama is a socialist and is leading America down the wrong path as far as the economy, morals, and lifestyle.

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• President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should continue in fighting terrorism in Mindanao because if the terrorists there will know that there is this someone that who is always willing to fight against them, it will not be easy for them to terrorize the whole country. Besides,…

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• Republicans have fought incredibly hard against liberals. Only 7 states and D.C. have not implemented any state laws regarding same-sex marriage, whereas 28 states have undertaken laws with the purpose to cut down on same-sex marriage and even ban it altogether." Then why don't…
• You, my friend, have not truly provided an argument. You simply said that my argument is my opinion. Based on the definition of conservative, I have proven that the GOP is not conservative, as it does not even attempt to propose legislation that would conserve America's social,…

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• here are the points which con is asking for - Post War time periods establish a balance of power creating peace through necessity. Tried to bring peace and prosperity in the 1920's, but it didn't work. Wars forces economic growth through a nation's conquests . For the most part…
• i agree with the con but thats the fact i was telling the fact with which everyone satisfies and now i going to tell which everyone do not get - 1) the development of the japan as a developed country after world war 2 http://en.wikipedia.org... - proves my statement

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• Read the beginning of round 2.Vote positive!
• In this round, I will instruct my oppenent to reread my argument, as it is evident, from his rebuttals, that he has not comprehended them.Parte UnoBackground Checks Are, Indeed, Effective.Partito UnoThis argument is based on how the black market is rampant, but the logic of…

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• You have no argument .
• Not if you have good parents or teachers telling them to use them right. A gun that is openly carried does not promote killing.

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• Upon accepting, you will acknowledge the following definitions and terms in the debate. Gun: A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force. Control: (In this instance) to determine the behaviour or supervise…
• I understand that a utopian society is highly improbable to ever exist, however I am being optimistic that we can reach somewhere close to the utopian society, or even to say the least move towards it more than we are currently today. As long as society advances, it should…

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• Cultures are developed using multiple outlets. For example my culture was developed over time stemming from multi-cultures. It's called the melting-pot and it only works if there is a pause on immigration. America used to understand that up and until around the 1960s when they…
• Starting this one short. We need time to develop culture. Right now our Culture is Kim Kardashian butt and our national debate is tranny bathrooms. America is divided and mass flow of immigration is partly to blame.

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• 1. I did respond saying that good guys are to VAST majority of good gun owners who stop crime. 2. I never said that where shootings take place defines gun-free zones. Where did you get this assumption? And you are right, Gun free zones are a fanciful notion. Amanda collins was…
• 1. The good guys are the VAST majority of gun owners who stop 800k to 2 million violent crimes each year. 2. No, Gun free-zones make up 96% of mass-shootings and women get raped in gun-free zones. 3. No, Mass killings can be committed with a SPOON. 4. Back it up with evidence…

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• I have a few stipulations that must be agreed upon before the debate can commence. First, the resolution is an exercise in political philosophy, so the primary focus of the debate should be on philosophy rather than on practical examples. Although real-world instances can be…

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• Before I go into my arguments, let me be clear that anyone who is coming to the US for the simple reason of doing crime are not who I am referring to. I am referring to the people who comer here to 'start over', or to get away from poverty. I don't believe you understood me…
• It is my pleasure!In response to the video, they would not have been in a high speed chase if they were accepted and given the job opportunities you and I are. "Next, drug cartels are given an all-access pass to America."I'll just say this. Drug dealing is a quick way to make a…

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• I will organize my thoughts my numbering them as I read the first argument of Volk23, herein referred to simply as 'Con'. After rebutalling each of his arguments, I will then in turn expound on my own and offer evidence to support my claim in a manner which is clear, concise,…
• I contend that the United States is not and was never intended to be a Christian nation, nor was it founded upon Christian principles.

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• Vote aff.
• No further arguments.

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• Alright, I will be covering each contention in turn. Contention 1: My opponent does not argue that we are or are not silencing a minority thus I will restate that we are. Furthermore I go on to state that this is of no benefit to our military. In fact I have empirical examples…
• Alright, here goes. Note: I will be using the word "gay" as a catch all for LGBT for the soul purpose that I don't actually distinguish in my own mind or even care. DADT, short for "don't ask don't tell", is a public law put into effect in '93 by the Clinton administration. It…

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• 1. "First of all, people are not so careless nowadays. They do not drop their guns. They don't leave as much evidence behind. It can be quite difficult to determine exactly where a person was shooting from, find all of the evidence, take it to the labs and go through the whole…
• My opponent states I have yet to respond to her arguments. I. " Guns kill people. How else would people be committing crimes and such? With guns, not only can people kill others, it makes it less dangerous for them [it's not as likely they will get caught, since these are…

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• Again, criminals kill law-abiding citizens, not guns.
• The criminal is the one who commits the crime. What makes you think crime didn't exist before guns? Criminals used knives and other things. Look at areas where gun control are the most common. Crime is at an all-time high (Chicago, Detroit, Philly). If people have guns, the…

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• I gave no specific referral to the United States. 'Amnesty' for illegal immigrants refers to all nations, including Middle Eastern nations. Nevertheless, I will try to cover all aspects of your argument. 'The US Code, Title 8, is very specific about what constitutes 'illegal…
• Hi, My debate will be focused on a recent issue, illegal immigrant amnesty. For this debate, I will be affirming. I will be arguing why we should grant illegal immigrants amnesty. The negating will answer why we should not. A few terms- 'THW'- This House would 'Amnesty' -…

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• No, just Iran, the onyl country on your list that borders both Afgan and Iraq, the countries im trying to say we need to calm down.
• No, just that Iran in a big supplier. So that if we take them ou we take a large chunk out of their suplies and men.

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• " He begins his argument with a contradiction: He is for the total annihilation of countries that harbor terrorists, yet he is against anything Obama does " What my personal beliefs are or what I would do is irrelevant. What is relevant is what Bush did in regard to snuffing…
• I would like to state first and foremost that I am for the total and complete annihilation of the countries that harbor terrorists. Anything that Obama may do as a leader in the killing of terrorists will be a complete failure. He will kill more civilians than terrorists. He…

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• My opinions are to substantiated. They are based off of my past experiences with society since the legalization of guns. My refutations have not failed to prove my contentions. My opponent still contends that guns aid a society when I have proven otherwise. Criminals can"t…
• My opponent seems to believe my statements are "absurd" and lacking source, yet he fails to realize the very strength of opinions. Contention 1: Less Guns, Less CrimeMy opponent seems to believe that past occurrences will dictate the future, yet he has failed to adhere to our…

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• I'm sorry, I am also against them.. sorry for the confusion.. I Would enjoy someone outlining why the benefits of such benefits would promote peace instead of falseflag deception from an evolutionary standpoint
• So do they?

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• I meant that you oughtn't post a third debate. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
• Extend all my points.

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• Well the way you typed your argument topic it sounded like you were for Obama. I guess we see eye to eye that Obama plain old sucks as a president!
• here are my 50 reasons why he sucks....let me know if you need more i have plenty! 1) When Democrat Nancy Pelosi questioned the patriotism of Americans who honestly and intelligently opposed the tenets of Obama Care by calling them un-American, Obama was silent. 2) When…

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• To all those voters out there: the previous was Con's argument. Four sentences. The fact is, saying under God or god is certainly not the end of the world. By asking this question, he immediately skips the initial discussion from "should it be allowed to exist in the pledge" to…
• Firstly, "Under God" is in reference to the Christian religion. What else, I ask you, would it be reference to? And if you say it's a metaphor, than you are agreeing that we should change the pledge to "under science" or "under Allah". Why does there even need to be a metaphor…

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• Thank you for another very well organized and thought out rebuttal. I now will provide my response: Con points out from my last round, "He draws a really good example regarding prohibition, however it is turned to my side. Consider that since alcohol is now legal the black…
• Con has refuted as well as offered counter-plans; however, they will not stop the drug cartel as I will explain: "Counterplan One: Legalize drugs Advantage one: Crime related to the drug trade goes away. This is obvious..if we legalize drugs there will be no drug war to fight.…

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• Counter Arguments: Religious Politicans for the Religious I find this argument to be valid under certain circumstances. Firstly, you are right; in a Democratic society, the most popular opinion/person SHOULD win. However, this is not always the right (fair, equal, civil)…
• I'm pretty excited about this topic as well. I find the issue interesting, both sides of it, that is. Good luck. For starters, as I mentioned, "one's religious beliefs or values shouldn't have anything to do with their desicions as a politician." In my opinion, politics and…

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• Although you did not get a chance to respond. I have decided to post a few quotes DIRECTLY from Donald Trump. Trump stated, during his 2016 presidential announcement speech, "When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending the best, they're not sending you, they're sending…
• Thank you for responding to my post. I see where you are coming from and I respect you opinion. I do have a few questions though. You seem to be saying a lot of broad things about Donald Trump, and I was wondering if you would be able to directly confirm these things with some…

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• I am giving my opponent a chance to express their round 2 arguments, as stated in the comments.
• ! I am definitely not a debate master like some people on here, but this should be interesting and fun. Now, just for the sake of complete clarity, I will state my purpose and what I will (try to) prove. Saying that Obama sucks is saying that he barely did anything right, and…

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• No, those sources were not there in round 2, you came up with them now, go see round 2. Also, even if you could prove that Ronald Reagan said that, it is irrelevant, just because Reagan thought something doesn't mean that I have to, or that he is necessarily right. It's like if…
• No, you did not cite any sources, besides, even if you did, your source needs to provide a place and time where Reagan said that. In response to your first argument, you assume that it is the government's job to decide what rights the people should have, and that the government…

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• Well at this point im bewildered, I think you chose the wrong side. But yeah I guess i sorta win by default since you really haven't answered much Whatever
• So yeah i guess he concedes to the point which since thats the case vote neg because of this and the reasons posted above

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• I have greatly enjoyed this, my first debate. I thank my opponent for his civility and his heart-felt arguments. He clearly believes in his arguments very strongly, unfortunately this belief seems to run so deep that he will not let details such as evidence or logic get in…
• I am concerned that what began as an interesting and intelligent debate is running the risk of becoming boring and repetitive as my opponent seems to be arguing in circles. Additionally as some of the rounds have been quite lengthy I hope that voters will take the time to read…

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• Ah, you found a rebuttal song. Very nice. Well, what exactly was it that Tommy achieved by beating up the Gatlin boys? Did he take the rape back magically? Did the boys feel bad about what they did? Did he prove he was a man? No, he accomplished none of these things, all he did…
• Well thank you for that compliment. I must agree with Logical-Master, and I too would have been quite amused if you had found a rebuttal song. But back on subject. On Necessity: While I cannot refute that wars have served a purpose, I have to disagree that that makes them…

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• I agree, there is definite ambiguity in the topic that I have created; however, that does not mean it can't be defended. The term "communist" does not include Russia anymore as the Soviet Union had already dissolved after the Cold War. So, the last standing communist nations…
• New to debate system but would like to start by saying good luck to the opponent. The US has not dug up the roots of the old Cold War tensions in the 20th century. Countries, like Russia, are becoming stronger off of militaristic goals and ideals. It's time for the US to be on…

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• I'm afraid you have not responded to any of my requests to answer which religions law is right or should be introduced and the issues around existing religious claims against such things as homosexuality and slavery. I still do not see how the first 4 items on the 10…
• Firstly thank you for accepting my first debate, however secondly the claim that there would be no morals without religion is outrageous, If you were to base the law on the 10 commandments, while some are morally obvious, and I say obvious because humans have a natural pack…

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• To be honest, I am not a big fan of pledging allegiance to any political entity, including the United States of America, especially when so many things have changed in America since its founding. The support of abortion on demand, the redefinition of the family and the support…
• We will not change it. I accept the challenge and will prove you wrong.

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• Going back to what I stated in my last argument I still find that an independent government would be beneficial to this nation because we need something and someone that would do what they promise . Next Please. I find that the Independent Party would do just that . Also I am…
• The independent party stands for freedom and peace . I am strongly in favor of peace and freedom. That is just an opinion . Next please Peace and freedom are just two of the things that the independent party stands for . I think that this world should stand up and fight for…

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• Well you may think "that children now days do not learn who he really is except in the church and Bible" but I might think that children don't really learn who they are unless they pray to a Banana. That is your opinion.It is your right to have your opinion as it is my right to…
• there should not be any mentioning of the word god when it comes to government. this is not one nation under god becaue i do not believe in god yet i am apart of this nation that i was born in. i herd that originally there was never any mentioning of god and that it was placed…

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• I don't have much to say, as my opponent has forfeited this round, but I would like to correct an error that I made in Round 3. I said, and I quote, "Misogynists say, 'Wow, that man claims to have been raped? That must be false, as that would make him a coward, which only men…
• Even though my opponent has forfeited this round, I would like to make another point about the sexism against women that exists in society. In society, it is considered acceptable for men to show their nipples, but not for women. This is a blatant double standard. Some people…

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• If you decide to vote, then cast all your points to him, for showing his grace and integrity.
• I'm sorry, that due to a family emergency I have not been able to post my argument. I would like to re-open this debate again, specifically to my current opponent. Since it would not be fair to offer a rebuttal in this round, due to Con not being able to rebut, I forfeit this…

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• You are correct. I stand corrected but I will touch on that later. I was confused because it is the DDO custom to do the [_] and then the source. I am sorry for that misunderstanding. Again, I will respond to this at the end. //With regard to my opponents quotes from Afghan…
• //I find it interesting that my opponent chose to base his argument around the impact it has on only the USA, when there are other allies dying over there too. I find this direction of argument a bit selfish, and as such I shall look at the wider picture of Afghanistan…

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• "War is the continuation of politics by other means. " This is the definition of war in which Carl von Clausewitz presented in his book Vom Krieg, "On War". On War is considered the standard text to military doctrine; and is still required reading in almost every military…
• I will take it from my opponent's comment that I am lost in the 'philosophy' of why humans go to war; that my opponent has neither ever seen a war; nor seen a military conduct themselves in battle. As a soldier in the Canadian Forces; I am more than awe of why nations go to…

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• These practices are the ones every world power has used throughout history. The Romans suppurted less powerful Germanic tribes to fight unified ones. The French supported Native Americans when fighting the British over North America. Its a common sense practice of dominant…
• So what happens is because the middle eastern countries' armies cannot get too big without america getting alarmed, armies must come together in the form of outlaw terrorist organizations. This way, the countries aren't responsible for the conduct of would-be soldiers. It's…

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• Goodbye
• And the saga continues.

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• If you are a WOMAN you should vote DEMOCRAT if you are BLACK you should definitely vote DEMOCRAT if you are LGBT you should DEFINITELY vote DEMOCRAT if you are a STUDENT you should DEFINITELY vote DEMOCRAT if you are a SENIOR you should DEFINITELY vote DEMOCRAT, in fact the…
• Republicans a racist, homophobic, sexist, elitist, end of story

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• Several logical fallacies immediately stand out in my opponent's argument. First, the war on terror is generally accepted as the war on terrorism, not on general fear. A terrorist is one who uses violence and/or threats to intimidate/kill citizens of the attacked nation. Al…
• The war on terror is a much needed defense of American safety and those who advise retreating are advocating a policy that would ensure that our servicemen and women would have died in vain. The Taliban, etc. would simply retake the country, soon reverting it to its former…

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• Okay you win obama is worse but they both are treble presidents bush is just better then obama http://youtu.be... http://youtu.be... http://youtu.be... http://youtu.be...
• Before George W. bush i will admit the country was on a very slight slope into recession , but george bush made the slight slope a free fall. When george bush took office in the 90's many thought do to the internet improve the economy. Productivity gains were up 1.5% During…

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• I surrender, I changed my mind on the illegal immigrants thing, they help more than hurt, you win by default, and I'm sorry that you typed all of that for nothing.
• https://www.politico.com... you cannot ignore the fact that it makes innocent civilians poorer, and plus, the illeageals should not be pitied, they broke the law! if they wanted to be in America, but instead of waiting, they ran across the border, it also isn't helping that…