i need suggestions for interesting topics for the popular literary event turncoat.
Turncoat is a form of debate where the speaker literally debates against himself. The speaker starts by taking a stance on the topic and switches sides after a specific duration of time.
The Rules and Regulations of the Turncoat Debate are as follows:
Topics: The topics will be given on the spot.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes after topic is given.
Speaking Time: Each speaker will have to speak for 8 minutes on the given topic. The initial will be given to the speaker along with the topic. The order of changing sides is as follows
(In case of ‘For'):
A. 1 minute - For
B. 1 minute - Against
C. 2 minutes - For
D. 3 minutes - Against
E. 1 minute - Summary
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10/19/2009 9:50:11 AM Posted: 3 years ago |
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10/19/2009 10:00:35 AM Posted: 3 years ago At 10/19/2009 9:50:11 AM, theswat_cat29 wrote: That sounds awesome. I've never heard of this. Where are such events held? |
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10/19/2009 10:10:06 AM Posted: 3 years ago You would find it awesome, sophist.
Do you win for your performance on the first side, or on the second, or both? :: At 2/4/2013 9:03:34 PM, charleslb wrote: : : You view all humans as incapable of consent. I wouldn't say that it is groundless to call that infantilizing and dehumanizing. : : I would say that it's entirely groundless. |
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10/19/2009 11:49:52 AM Posted: 3 years ago Yeah, how do you win?
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10/19/2009 4:57:39 PM Posted: 3 years ago At 10/19/2009 10:10:06 AM, Ragnar_Rahl wrote:Ragnar . . . *darth vader voice* You too are a sophist. Search your feelings; you know it to be true. |
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3/12/2011 8:08:33 AM Posted: 2 years ago At 10/19/2009 10:00:35 AM, Logical-Master wrote:At 10/19/2009 9:50:11 AM, theswat_cat29 wrote: |
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3/12/2011 8:12:01 AM Posted: 2 years ago At 10/19/2009 10:00:35 AM, Logical-Master wrote:i can help u 4 dis. i m a K.B.P.COEP. satara. maharashtra. india. student r startng wid r college events, n these kind f rounds are also held. so if u like u can participate. Thank u.At 10/19/2009 9:50:11 AM, theswat_cat29 wrote: |
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3/12/2011 8:13:08 AM Posted: 2 years ago signature |
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3/12/2011 8:13:42 AM Posted: 2 years ago or this one:
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3/12/2011 8:15:02 AM Posted: 2 years ago i might've posted the second one a bit fast...
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3/12/2011 8:16:08 AM Posted: 2 years ago still funny though :)
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3/12/2011 8:17:16 AM Posted: 2 years ago frankie boyle is the greatest comedian of all time.
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