http://www.debate.org/debates/?order=1&sort=&member=rougeagent21 Customize this RSS feed by going to http://www.debate.org/rss/ en-us 2013-05-22T00:44:19-08:00 2013-05-22T00:44:19-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Jesus-Christ-Never-Existed/1/ (Voting Period) Jesus Christ, contrary to popular public opinion, never existed. First to define who Jesus Christ was according to the "Holy Bible": Jesus Christ is a central figure in Christianity who supposedly lived from around 4 B.C. to 30 A.D. He was a prophet of Judaism who many believed was the Messiah, the one who would deliver the Jews to salvation. He began a new religious movement, called his ministry, that was composed of 12 disciples and other followers. He was sentenced to death by the Jewish authorities of Judea and was crucified by the Roman authorities. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus Now to define the term existence: The term existence means in simple Latin form to be. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existence Jesus Christ never existed because he never lived. All documents that are about his life were written many years after his death, with the first gospel being written in 70 AD, 30 years after Jesus' supposed death in 40 AD. H http://www.debate.org/debates/Jesus-Christ-Never-Existed/1/comments/ 2009-07-07T21:47:53-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/We-are-all-racists/1/ (Voting Period) Hey you! Yes you - reading this. You are a racist! Oh, yes you are, and if you don't like being called a racist, sue me and I'll take you for every penny you've got (provided I win this debate which will form part of my legal argument, so please vote for me folks otherwise I'll be bankrupted). You see, it doesn't matter from which ethnic group you originate or how politically correct you like to think you are, the fact is, each and every one of us is a racist. To illustrate my point, please be kind enough to participate in the following exercise. Below is a list of ethnic groups and a list of character traits. See if you can match them up. A - Jews B - Irish C - Americans D - Italians E - Germans F - Afro-Caribbeans H - Gypsies G - French I - English J - Arabs 1 - like obeying orders, no sense of humour 2 - thieves, violent by nature 3 - treacherous businessmen, careful with money 4 - lazy, dishonest 5 - excitable, gesticulate wild http://www.debate.org/debates/We-are-all-racists/1/comments/ 2009-04-09T17:48:33-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Obamas-Health-Care-Plan-is-beneficial-to-the-United-States-of-America/1/ (Voting Period) There will be no semantics, you know what I mean by the resolution. As usual, I will defer to the affirmative to open. Good luck. http://www.debate.org/debates/Obamas-Health-Care-Plan-is-beneficial-to-the-United-States-of-America/1/comments/ 2009-08-09T11:13:41-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Vortex-is-a-waste-of-Tax-Payers-money/1/ (Post Voting Period) I've read several things showing peoples distain for the Government paying for the Vortex Project. For those who dont know what it is, Vortex stands for "Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment" and what it is, is basicly a field projects study tornadoes. The Vortex 2 was originally slated for about $12 million. With the government supplements that came out last year, I'm not positive, but I think we're in the $14 million range, for the two year project. Some People say this is a waste of money. I say bull. If it is a waste, I'd love to hear how its a waste. http://www.debate.org/debates/Vortex-is-a-waste-of-Tax-Payers-money/1/comments/ 2010-05-25T09:45:02-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/The-instigator-affirmative-or-negative-ought-to-post-an-oppening-argument-in-the-first-round/1/ (Voting Period) 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 enjoyable debate. http://www.debate.org/debates/The-instigator-affirmative-or-negative-ought-to-post-an-oppening-argument-in-the-first-round/1/comments/ 2009-06-24T10:54:38-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Free-Health-Care-is-realistic-for-the-United-States-in-2009/1/ (Voting Period) I stand in negation of the resolution. As my opponent is affirmative, I will allow him/her to frame th debate as they wish. I will only define the following terms. Free- provided without, or not subject to, a charge or payment Realistic- interested in, concerned with, or based on what is practical I leave the opening argument to my opponent. Good luck! http://www.debate.org/debates/Free-Health-Care-is-realistic-for-the-United-States-in-2009/1/comments/ 2009-05-03T13:37:21-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Ninjas-would-kill-stargate-people/2/ (Post Voting Period) Ninjas could kill stargate people (SP) because while the sp where looking for the invisible ninja, the ninja would throw a shurikin at the sp's unguarded chest. therefore I stand pro. http://www.debate.org/debates/Ninjas-would-kill-stargate-people/2/comments/ 2010-04-28T15:23:12-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Governments-must-consider-the-moral-implications-of-their-actions-when-formulating-foreign-policy/1/ (Voting Period) First of all, I'd like to thank whoever it is that accepts this debate for their time and energy; I'm sure it'll be an interesting debate. I Negate. I contend that the greatest obligation of any government is to protect the national interest. Governments are made for the sole purpose of providing protection and economic stability for their citizens. If they ignore this basic obligation than it ceases to be a just government. That concept is best described as the protection of national interest. Felix Oppenheim writes "Given that the national interest is the only standard practically available to statesmen, acting accordingly is to be characterized as rational. The concept of national interest refers to welfare goals of national governments on the international level, such as the preservation of political independence and territorial integrity. The formula of the national interest has become practically synonymous with the formula of national security. Fo http://www.debate.org/debates/Governments-must-consider-the-moral-implications-of-their-actions-when-formulating-foreign-policy/1/comments/ 2010-04-23T22:55:17-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/U.S.-mentally-handicapped-citizens-should-be-able-to-vote-for-the-President-of-the-United-States/1/ (Voting Period) The full resolution is as follows: United States citizens of eligible voting age with mental disabilities (mental retardation) ought to be allowed to vote for the President of the United States. I stand in negation. I will allow my opponent to open. If you accept this debate, you agree with the following definitions: President - the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government Mental retardation - a generalized disorder, characterized by subaverage cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors with onset before the age of 18 Ought - used to indicate a duty or right Vote - elect, to express or signify will or choice in a matter, as by casting a ballot Good luck to my opponent. http://dictionary.reference.com/ http://www.debate.org/debates/U.S.-mentally-handicapped-citizens-should-be-able-to-vote-for-the-President-of-the-United-States/1/comments/ 2009-06-21T18:52:47-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Waterboarding-is-a-justified-method-of-interrogation/1/ (Voting Period) People tell me all the time that we cannot allow this "horrible atrocity" in America. I disagree strongly, and hope to sway a few opinions on this matter. So without further adu, the case for waterboarding. Does waterboarding work? Without a doubt, yes. Abu Zubayda broke after 35 seconds of being waterboarded and, according to the man who did it, the information he gave let us stop "…a number of attacks, maybe dozens of attacks". Torture is justified in saving lives- It is justified to use water-boarding because it saves lives. Saving lives is the first obligation of the government; "to provide for the common defense." The idea of saving lives MUST be held above ethical principles. Scenario: It would be justified for a kid in school to attack another kid if he tried to stab a lower classmate. This scenario can be applied to the US and its government. Not only is the government justified in using water-boarding, it is an obligation too as well if there is http://www.debate.org/debates/Waterboarding-is-a-justified-method-of-interrogation/1/comments/ 2009-05-15T22:34:35-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Late-term-abortion-is-morally-correct-in-every-situation/1/ (Voting Period) I stand in firm negation of the resolution. As my opponent is affirmative, the burden of proof lies on him/her. I will allow my opponent to speak first. To clarify the debate I offer the following definitions: Late term abortion-Also called voluntary abortion. the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy, done in the late stages of pregnancy. Moral-of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes. If you accept this debate, you agree to use these definitions. Good luck to whoever accepts! http://www.debate.org/debates/Late-term-abortion-is-morally-correct-in-every-situation/1/comments/ 2009-04-16T14:28:08-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Scenario-Debate/2/ (Voting Period) In this debate there is no pro or con. Nor is there a right or wrong. Instead of voting for which side is better, vote for which person comes up with the best proposals. Ex. Scenario: There is a ball hurdling towards your head. PRO (Speaker 1): Duck. (support goes here) CON (Speaker 2): Catch it then chase them down and peg em' (support) WINNER: IS SPEAKER 1. (more logical and beneficial) Soooo, lets give this a shot. Scenario: China has 500 ballistic missles aimed at Taiwan Threatening to fire if they do not join china per the "One-China" Policy. Considering that the US is a major trading partner and ally with Taiwan, what should we do? Your job as the Contender is to reply "I accept for round 1" then debate in round 2. In round 3 i will alter the scenario and we will debate in round 4. Just say "I accept in round 3" http://www.debate.org/debates/Scenario-Debate/2/comments/ 2009-03-06T19:19:52-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Evolution-is-a-ridiculous-theory/1/ (Post Voting Period) I stand in affirmation. I will allow my opponent to open up the discussion. Why is evolution (Macro-Evolution) a plausible and provable idea? http://www.debate.org/debates/Evolution-is-a-ridiculous-theory/1/comments/ 2009-02-16T17:29:33-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/There-is-No-Biblical-Support-for-Young-Earth-Creationism/2/ (Post Voting Period) I stand in negation. I will allow my opponent to open the discussion. http://www.debate.org/debates/There-is-No-Biblical-Support-for-Young-Earth-Creationism/2/comments/ 2009-02-15T23:38:41-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/The-Christian-God-is-Omniscient-and-Omnibenevolent/1/ (Voting Period) Alright, I'll open this up to Pro to make the first argument. If you'd like me to argue first, just post in the comments, and I can put up my side. Please, let's not get semantical. Definitions: Omniscient (www.dictionary.com): having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things. Omnibenevolence (my own): always making the ethical, or morally correct, decision. To clarify 'morally correct', a decision will be considered immoral if it causes harm. If you have a better definition of omnibenevolence (I couldn't find it in a dictionary. It's also coming up on spellcheck), please post it. http://www.debate.org/debates/The-Christian-God-is-Omniscient-and-Omnibenevolent/1/comments/ 2009-07-09T16:51:26-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Smoking-Please-read-on-for-the-full-resolution/1/ (Voting Period) Resolved: In the United States, smoking ought to be legal everywhere open to the public. I would like to define the following terms: Smoking- To draw in and exhale smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe Legal- permitted by law; lawful (The US law) "open to the public"- an area or place that is open and accessible to all citizens, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age or socio-economic level As my opponent is affirmative, I will allow him/her to open. Good luck, and I look forward to a good debate. http://www.debate.org/debates/Smoking-Please-read-on-for-the-full-resolution/1/comments/ 2009-04-30T22:13:45-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Ournamestoolong-Pick-Your-Own-Debate/1/ (Post Voting Period) This is how it's going to work. You provide 3 issues you want to debate and post your decision on Round 1, then I post my case for one of those topics. The rest follows like a three round debate. http://www.debate.org/debates/Ournamestoolong-Pick-Your-Own-Debate/1/comments/ 2009-03-06T17:00:46-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Early-Term-Abortions/1/ (Post Voting Period) Early term abortions should be permitted... Ill present my case during the second speech if someone accepts this debate. Good luck to anyone who accepts. Also Early Term Abortion is defined as abortion within a month of conception. http://www.debate.org/debates/Early-Term-Abortions/1/comments/ 2009-03-05T20:23:31-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/Evolution-cannot-be-proven-scientifically/1/ (Voting Period) I will allow my opponent to open. The burden is on you to prove how evolution can be scientifically proven. Sir, whenever you are ready. http://www.debate.org/debates/Evolution-cannot-be-proven-scientifically/1/comments/ 2009-02-24T23:11:03-08:00 http://www.debate.org/debates/There-is-no-Biblical-evidence-for-an-young-Earth/1/ (Post Voting Period) I stand in negation. I will allow my opponent to open. http://www.debate.org/debates/There-is-no-Biblical-evidence-for-an-young-Earth/1/comments/ 2009-02-18T15:35:29-08:00