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Proposed Redistricting Procedure
======= Introduction ======= Common wisdom tells us that competitive congressional districts are better than non-competitive ones. Subscribers to this view often claim that non-competitive districts produce legislators that are inattentive to the needs of their constituency. Gerrymandering has been blamed for the predominance of non-competitive congressional districts in recent decades. Common wisdom also tells us that gerrymandering is responsible for the dominance of the two party system...
Noam Chomsky should be shot for treason
Noam Chomsky is an anarchist, but unlike most suburban anarchist kids, he actually has more than just a brain stem. He makes anarchism seem like an intellectual philosophy and writes essays on the foreign policy of the US. Every god-fearing American knows that he's an America-hating liberal who should be shot for treason....
Blogger Threats
Is Hal Turner guilty of threatening three federal judges? Yes, I say! This article caught my attention the other day. http://www.twincities.com/ci_13131966?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com After some research, I concluded that the case is debatable. Below my initial argument you will find (1) the criminal statute allegedly violated by the defendant, and (2) a statement of the facts (see Complaint and Affidavit). Initial Argument: On June 2, 2009, Turner post...
ToC Round One: The Twenty-Second Amendment should be Repealed
I would like to open my first round of the tournament by wishing my highly esteemed opponent, K.R. Fournier the best of luck in the Tournament of Champions. --------- Twenty-Second Amendment: The amendment that prohibits the U.S. President to serve more than two terms. It also prohibits him from running for a second term if he has served more than two years of his successor's term. The full text of the amendment can be found below: (source: http://www.usconstitution.net/xconst_Am22.html...
George W. Bush was not one of the top 5 worst president.
to start I will clarify my position and the argument for me to claim victory in this debate I must show that there have been 5 worse presidents. to do this I must show that there presidencies have had a greater detrimental effect on the society. con. first round they will give reasons why G.W.B was the worst president ever. pro.2nd round I will refute and explain why other presidents were worse....
The national motto of the United States should be changed (Two)
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 Pluribus Unum" (Latin for "One from many"). I will present the case for changing the motto on constitutional as well as on logical grounds. My proposed alternative need not be accepted for me to win this debat...
The national motto of the United States should be changed.
2 Round Debate 72 Hour Rounds 8,000 Character Limit 2 Week Voting Period ====== 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 Pluribus Unum" (Latin for "One from many"). I will present the case for changing the motto on constitutional as well as on logical grounds. My proposed alternative need not be accepted for me to win this debate. ======= Separation...
The instigator, affirmative or negative, ought to post an oppening argument in the first round
I have taken quite a bit of heat about posting an opening argument. While I realize it is polite and better for the debate to post an opening argument, I feel that I have no obligation to do so. Therefore, in correspondence with my position, I will allow my opponent to open the debate. If you accept this debate, you agree to the following definitions: Instigator-the person who starts a debate Ought-used to express obligation or duty Good luck to whoever accepts, and I look forward to an...
The KKK will likely initate plans to assassinate President Obama.
First of all, I would like to inform the audience that I am in no way, shape, or form a racist. I was struck by this question on a foriegn talkshow actually. I will begin by opening with observations, followed by points. Observation 1: The resolution does not say definately whether or not they will, but the probability. Observation 2: Even if they do not carry out their plans, they would still formulate one. Observation 3: The KKK refers to any member of the Koon Klutz Klan, from a...
Obama should appoint Cheney to negotiate with North Korea over hostages
The North Koreans have seized two American citizens for the apparent purposes of aggrandizing Dear Leader, Kim Il Jong, and for extracting a ransom in the form of concessions for their release. http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98ML4IO0&show_article=1 Past negotiations have followed the pattern of Dear Leader getting the attention he sought, receiving payment through various concessions, and then reneging on his part of the deal. One option being discussed among pundits is to send for...