Politics Debate Topics — page 39

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• With thanks to my opponent's continued interest in this debate, I should like to respond as follows: I did, in fact, take my opponent's point about the oil companies' profits being modest compared to the tax, but the point I was making was that the people should benefit from…
• With thanks to my opponent for taking this debate, I would like to respond as follows: With regard to the oil companies' profits, 8% is actually quite a good return, and, indeed, represents a lot of money. For example the London-based oil company Shell reported profits of…

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• Over-armament with cluster bombs is threat to peace
• Rejection of cluster bomb ban damages US image

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• Yes every person has as much a likely chance to die because we have no control over that. Like you said only God does, but I would like to say that if God is killing lefties at a younger age like your argument suggests wouldn't that mean that he favors the other. Indeed this is…
• .. Righties are better than lefties for but another reason too. So you know how it has been proved that women live longer than men. .. Well righties have been proved to live longer than lefties. I ask how you think this is not a better thing. To live longer due to you using…

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• With many thanks to my opponent for his eloquent and comprehensive rebuttal, I should like to apologise in advance for the brevity of my reply - I only have a very short window of time before the deadline is up, and it thought it better to write something, no matter how brief,…
• Texas is the only state that was an independent nation before joining the Union and today Texans are still very independent people and extremely proud of their heritage. [1] These days, many Texans feel that their interests are not being properly represented at a federal level…

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• To say communism or communist leaders cannot form a stable economy is false. Yes the government may be eventually run by bureaucrats, regardless the fundamental idea behind communism is that people are given exactly what they need. In some countries like that of Cuba there are…
• To begin I would like to make it crystal clear what communism is. Communism: a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. This means that there is no social…

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• 1. You say that most people are uneducated in politics. The solution to this is that the goverment gives the people the information they need about politics so that the uneducated masses can get educated.2.In countries such as Australia and the United States,people can't vote…
• Direct Democracy can be good for a lot of things. For example...1.The people get to write and vote on laws,rather than a republic where represententives make the laws. This means,in a direct democracy,anybody can12s have a chance to vote and create a law and hold daily national…

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• I'm not going to spend time arguing the conduct statements, as I think my point was rather well made. Anyways, this debate is about Africa, and not him. I will also throw out the refutation rule as a courtesy, as I also refuted after my opponent in R1. I have also decided to…
• Note to my opponent, I have only made one argument for why we should end suffering, and it did not involve raising any budgets.I will also remind him that I was expecting a more thorough argument, not relied on 90% by quotations, but let me begin none the less. I have…

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• As stated. Looking through the depths of the inter webs, you find the majority of its dwellers are in major opposition against American National Healthcare, which I then ask them and myself, why? If accepted, please prepare to provide links to all information. Remember, Logic…
• I will begin by addressing your refutations on my statements. "*Reply: As I listed on #4 above, even if lower insurance premiums was the "entire objective" (I have completely destroyed that claim) That goal was also a huge failure because costs are going way up after Obamacare…

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• I beg to differ that by changing the leaders, it is merely changing the face of the party, and not the party itself. The Politburo that is being sworn in would ultimately change the direction of the party and where it is headed. With the changing in leaders, the Chinese…
• China has recently had a change in leadership within the China Communist Party, from Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao to Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang. As a new generation of leaders in China rises, should China be a cause of worry for the America as they are now completely unable to be…

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• Unfortunately my opponent has decided to forfeit the round... Extend arguments.
• Welfare is wrong for a multitude of reasons:MonetarilyThe money put into welfare is a ridiculous amount. This year (2011) the government spent 700 billion dollars on welfare (just unemployment "benefits"). Add government health care, Medicare and Medicaid and you get a whopping…

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• VOTING ISSUES My opponent concedes that not-voting has ZERO advantages while VOTING has at least some advantages. Therefore, on balance, you must vote PRO.In this debate I don't need to prove that voting is "the best thing you can do" nor that our electoral system is perfect. I…
• Cheers! WE AGREE THAT IT IS BETTER TO VOTE MOST OF THE TIME I am glad that my opponent agrees that it's better to vote most of the time. However, he posits three claims in negation of my resolution. I will refute each of his claims with the following contentions. [1] IT's…

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• Islamic parties have led governments before
• There are preexisting institutions in Arab countries.

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• What we agree onYou have done an excellent job in your response. There are many things that we agree upon, so let me start there. As I stated in my original argument "Let me first acknowledge that homosexuals Americans, like all Americans, are patriotic and love their country…
• Let me first acknowledge that homosexuals Americans, like all Americans, are patriotic and love their country , however, the long held Military principle that homosexuality is fundamentally incompatible with Military service remains correct. Below you will find statistics and…

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• Military service gives youth great responsibilities
• Mandatory military service will cure many of society's ills

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• Illegal immigration is unfair to legal immigrants.
• "Good fences make good neighbors"

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• United States of America- Superior Military Japan is a great economic giant but it is not the greatest military power. Every transaction is done in dollars and not in yet because Yen is weak in the international market. US is also a Military Superpower. The US Army has the most…
• One Nation under God- United States of America Like Augustine once said, "There is a God sized void in every man's heart that only God can fill." A world without United States is the most dangerous thing that could happen to this world. Only a Super power could fill that void…

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• I"ll begin by addressing my opponent"s second contention first, because I believe its defense is foundational to any foundation for the first. I believe that our original need for a government was part of the evolutionary process. Although theories regarding social evolution…
• The premise referred to above is that "such a[n anarchist] state could exist functionally and would be ideal". I will make my first round brief. Although I'm sure some contention will arise as to whether such a state could exist functionally, I'll spend my time here explaining…

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• I will be arguing that the US should Jettison the state of Florida out of the union and then subsequently build a border wall along the US-Florida border to stop the influx of crazy that illegally pours into the United States from Florida First round acceptance only. 4000…
• 1) Lebron James"We mere mortals of course, being humble subjects to the goddess Nike and King James's Bible, are "Witnesses" to one of the greatest circle-jerks in American history, and it"s about time we all hop aboard the bandwagon express to Miami so that we might all…

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• The advantage you speak of in the returning president to most likely be elected again is correct. The question is if this is the correct event to happen. Many people when they go into the voting poll and vote on which president they want to be elected are bias to the person…
• Presidents campaign for becoming Presidents. then get elected. But while elected are they worrying about how to run the country or are they worrying about getting elected elected again. Terms that are split apart can get rid of this distraction to the President. When they get…

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• Now Bee, listen, there's organization which is always appreciated… and then there's this spreading out thing that you do which makes something that should be 1 page into 3. Lol, I implore you to see that there is a difference. =P Do Founders Really Matter: My opponent has…
• --Background/Points:-- Definition of Marxism: The political and economic philosophy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in which the concept of class struggle plays a central role in understanding society's allegedly inevitable development from bourgeois oppression under…

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• Coalition government is a good thing.
• PR produces fairer results

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• A world government would enhance the probability of mitigating global environmental problems
• Economic globalization suggests the need for political globalization

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• Incorrect.
• If the big dogs aren't blowing the money, then why are there artificial private islands being made, that are even mobile mind you, and houses worth over millions of dollars. Tell me that's necessary. While the people down here are working every day to put food on the plate.…

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• I'll put it plain and simple: con forfeited. This is an auto-win for me, even after my concession. I hope that the voters can see past my original blunder to what has happened.
• I feel that I cannot argue my case. I cannot argue that UN should repeal all economic sanctions on Iran. This was my mistake; I saw my opponents first argument, and thought it was an argument, not merely the title of the debate posted again. In my defense, this debate was not…

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• As I stated in my my last argument I stated "the prime minister holds the power at any time to dismiss the governor-general at any time" in your example for 1975 that the prime minister was dismissed by the governor-general it was only because the prime minister hadn't picked…
• "Is New Zealand to continue to have an appointed Governor-General... or should we move to an elected president? This will not happen because of any lack of affection or love for our Queen in London, but because the tide of history is moving in one direction." - former Prime…

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• I feel that I came into the debate with a flase view of communism and sabaren has made it correcrt. I also agree with his point of view now I fully understand communism and resign from this debate.
• Communism is a good idea but it can never work because if everyone gets paid the same amount then there is no incentive for people to work hard. Also if the state owns everything then people can never feel safe as they could lose everything. Also with communism leaders who…

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• Thank you for your quick and thoughtful response! "What gives it precedence over the Flag code?" The first amendment is in the constitution, and the flag code is not. "Oppression: unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power" Here's a tip for debating. When someone provides a…
• Thank you for responding! "This amendment is the whole problem, it does let us say what we want to say without the government preventing us, but the problem here is that people take advantage of this amendment and do whatever they want to because the government can't stop us…

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• Tying aid to human rights puts pressure on countries to act responsibly
• Jordanian journalists protest a 48% increase in U.S funding after a negative report by human rights' watch on the Jordanian govt

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• I'm sorry you couldn't finish the debate.
• America is the Greatest Nation. The greatest of all the nations. Yes. And what can such a statement mean? There are three ways to interpret it: as a slogan, An opinion or an assessment. I will address these in turn. 1. As a slogan. Florida is the sunshine state. Denmark is the…

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• 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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• Ok well hit me what do you disagree with then. I mean that is how we controlled Al Queda after 9/11.
• Last time we had a big threat we needed ground forces. This time we need ground forces. There is absolutely no way we can take out a force as great as Isis by just air strikes.

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• My opponent has forfeited again.
• My opponent forfeits.

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• I must forfeit this round. Joepbr may extend the BOP waiting time at my consent.
• Welcome Friends of DDO! I'll be challenging political science student, Joepbr, all the way from Brazil. The topic we will be arguing, is that Argentina's MNNA alliance with the US, is more beneficial then a hypothetical alliance with Brazil. My opponent will argue that…

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• Thank you for your support (in come things). It's natural to be nervous on your first debate. It's not natural to do so well as you did though. But most of all you made your argument clear TO ME, instead of trying to destroy my argument and my character like most do. (check out…
• Based on a debate I had before on patriotism where stevster (my contender) had some disturbing mindless arguments, I believe debate.org should allow us to see who voted for who. One of those reasons is that I am currently losing 2-4 and I'm curious to know what 4 idiots voted…

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• renuttal #1, nomun khishjargle told me that i shouldnt be meanm to people so i cant debate u sir LOL im smarter than u im taking honors algebra 1 and ur taking regular algebra LOL ur stupid go to stupid store
• i really like incest my sister is so hot id rape her

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• I concede, you are superior. I am sorry to have wasted your time. I'd also like to tell you that I read your debate on the chicken coming before the egg and it is absolutely amazing!
• I would like to start off by complementing you, Spiral, you are such an amazing debater; I am quite impressed. The bar has been raised for me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I myself would like to give the definition of Anarchy,…

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• My opponent's main objection seems to be that I didn't go into enough detail, so in this round I will expand on what I've already said. KroneckerDelta will then get the last word if he has any new objections. This argument is in the context of a parliamentary system, although…
• My proposed system for ensuring politicians keep their promises is as follows. Party manifestos would be written not as loose promises, but instead as legal documents. Parties would agree to carry out certain actions by a set date, if elected. For example, the UK Independence…

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• I thank Con for his argument. Here I will provide my defence and conclude.DEFENSEC1: Risk of Injury My opponent says that only 6,000 people have died in the war on terror in 9 years. I'd like to point out that the war of terror is one of many conflicts that the United States…
• I will use this round for rebuttals as agreed in the initial round. C1: Economic benefitsA. Up-front money does not justify long hoursMy opponent says that the median salary is around $50,000 and tax exempt. However, military members are considered to be on duty at all times…

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• R1: The Progressive Founding FathersI use the term founding fathers in a way to signify they were the most prominent leaders of the Progressives.Teddy Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt indeed did endorse the book (1). My opponent ask me to give more examples of the intolerance of Teddy…
• Let me start with thank you to magicr for accepting this debateC1: The Progressive Founding FathersAs we all know the progressive founding fathers are Teddy Roosevelt and later Woodrow Wilson. These people practically shaped and created the progressive movement and these people…

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• This is a 5 round debate. only serious candidates willing to go all the way should accept. thanks. Debate breakdown: 1. Acceptance; brief intro 2. Pro' s opening arguments/ Con's rebuttal 3. Pro's rebuttal/ Con's 2nd rebuttal. 4. Pro's 2nd rebuttal /con's 3rd rebuttal. 5.…
• Conclusion: A recent Poll as of Mar 14, 2012 clearly states that 41 percent of the population supports a U.S. attack on Iran while 53 percent is opposed to such an attack. voice from the regionHezbollah Deputy Chief Sheikh Naim Qassem has stated that if Israel were to attack…

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• I agree with the general definition that you provided as it would make discussing the concept much simpler. - From many of the arguements that con has provided, it can be concluded that the main benefits of recognizing a marriage by government, would be to protect a child's…
• Sorry about the long response, my internet provider screwed me up.I thank my opponent for his response.- "Marriage=The state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law...`` Marriage is…

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• Disarming illegal weapons
• Current International law on the use of force no longer matters

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• ok, there is no point in arguing aganst you because you obviously are to stupid to understand my aguments and its hard to argue agaist someone who does not speak english so every one or anyone who is following this debate know this: i am not giving up, but i dont see the point…
• Ok, I give you the fact that China may have control over Tibet, but i doubt that the Dalai Lama will "undermine the government" this is just stupid. I am buddhist myself, so i know that the Dalai Lama will do anything that the Chienese Government will not like except not be…

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• I'll make fun of you No sources necessary, however you may bring up a source to prove the oppositions point incorrect All other conflicts will be cleared up in the comment section.

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• Truthfully, I've just spent the past thirteen hours at work and I'll be back at work bright and early for another grueling twelve hours. I apologize to my opponent and to anyone who may have been following the debate, but I will not be submitting my closing arguments.
• Rebuttal 1 - Stifling Debate A) I do not consider my opponent's accusation of hearsay to be a personal attack, but rather a mischaracterization given that I am making informed arguments "based on sound reasoning or information and/or having information especially as a result of…

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• I believe that teachers should have the right to bear arms.If you need clarification please comment.1st round is acceptanceNext 3 rounds will determine the winnerLet's make this debate fun and serious!Cheers! :)
• "When was the last time you heard on the news of a school shooting with a taser? Exactly, it's irrelevant."Tasers are not heard of in the news because they aren't allowed yet. That is what I am debating. I gave a logical scenario in my previous argument: "[...] Imagine the…

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• Definitions: Healthcare reform: Affordable Healthcare Act, also known as ObamaCare Banned: in this sense I assume repealing. //abbreviations\ OC: ObamaCare HC: healthcare --Rebuttals-- My opponents main claim is OC helps the uninsured. Although this is true, one must ask of it…
• I win

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• A world without nuclear weapons would be nice, but sadly the whole world will never get rid of nuclear weapons because we all have different views.
• I am aganst nuclear warfare. but if the U.S gets rid of the weapons countries like north korea will see this as a weakness and attack.

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• I think my opponent's response comes down to a simple statement: "Well what would be the alternative? "In regards to this, I wish to state the alternative: STV. In STV, constituencies become multi-seat constituencies. If I create a scenario:Conservative votes: 30,000Lib Dem :…
• I shall address my opponent's rebuttals whilst reinforcing my own arguments:My opponent gives an example of how PR can only be applied to a Congressional or Parliamentary system, and not a Presidential election. This could have been a very good, strong argument, if it weren't…

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• The US-Mexican border fence is a practical way to help stop illegal immigration and the problems it causes. The border fence has:- Reduced illegal immigration rates - Helped defend the economy of the United States- Reduced the influx of drugs and crime across the border-…
• To counter my opponents' points:a) "Although in several cases it would be easy enough to just move species out of the area, the fence still gets in the way of migration routes that have been in use for hundreds and hundreds of years. Moving the animals would only further…