Care to dance with me on communism in the medical field if Kukri isn't really in to it? :evil:Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit
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Care to dance with me on communism in the medical field if Kukri isn't really in to it? :evil:Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit
Maybe I should debate with Tribesman about whether or not God exists. ~D
Or any other topic would be fine, but don't expect any sources, he refuses to give them and I have none. :laugh4:
Oh and we both like smileys. :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:
:yes:
Seriously, I'm out. :hide:
But the idea sounds interesting.
I vote for the battle of the mods! :duel:
Should be legendary.
But does Kukri have any affinity with social darwinistic healthcare? Maybe CR would be the better sparring partner on this subject?
Well, I certainly haven't got the experience in that field that I've got on gun rights. I'm open to anyone else who wants to have a go at gun rights.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beirut
Eh? Eh? Now's the time what for all you 'civilized' folks to step up to the plate and put your money where your mouth is vis a vis your anti-gun opinions.
CR
I'm almost tempted, but I'll stick with my commie medicine topic I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit
300 - 400 word introduction?!! You have to remember that others have homework and assignments and projects and extra-curricular activities.
Then they shouldn't sign up. That's what is stopping me - that and a complete lack of ideas about what to debate for.
I like you too, my esteemed comrade. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Beirut
Anytime, any place, any topic, any side. I'm happy to practice debating - it has been a long time. I still think our first debating effort would be best displayed by non-backroom staff.
That said, Sigurd Fafnesbane generously volunteered his time and effort to lead this project, and provide its administration. In respect of that, whatever he decides, I not only concur, but also wholeheartedly support that work, in any way he sees fit.
@Louis: I haven't forgotten; you 'n me, HALO3, in the right place, at the right time, mon ami. :)
If you can do it in less I would be impressed. (BTW OP is 337 words).Quote:
Originally Posted by RoadKill
I would really like to see at least one debate playing out.
If that means a friendly match between Beirut and Kukri is the means to get this thing going then ...
I am expecting your introductions gentlemen.
I will be happy to go against you Husar on the Does God exsist if you dare... :beam: and you can choose which side you want to argue.
I didn't realise tribesmen was one of the subjects for debate .Quote:
I won't debate tribesman.
Hey Pann when you wrote this.......was that one of the reactions you envisaged ?Quote:
It's not the debate that amuses me, but their reaction to you
Oh wellhttp://www.jilldaniels.com/Run%20Rabbit%20Run.htm
And...I rest my case.
CR
You rest your case:laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:
Now tell me Rabbit , your fondness for the second and the relevance you think it has . Wasn't all the discussions about what wording to use and all the alterations to the wording just about semantics , hasn't all discussion since then on the meaning and intent of the second been semantics ...lots and lots of talking about what the words mean eh , since beore it was passed right up until the present....funny how you can claim that it is clear and can only be interpreted one way .:dizzy2:Quote:
I don't find the idea of getting involved in some farcical debate on semantics appealing.
BTW Didn't you like the song ? it did have a gun in it :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:
Let's not derail the thread. :beadyeyes2:
I would like to be involved in the debate, yes.
Also, rather than have opening statements for both sides, it go...
- Opening statements by Pro - Bring up points of discussion and sources
- Opening statements Against - Refute points and sources, bring up your arguments
- Rebuttal by Pro
- Rebuttal by Against
- Against Closing Statements - Argue your case, point out significant points
- Pro Closing Statements - Argue your case, and close the debate.
The first two statements reveals sources and their arguments that they have to use through the rest of the debate.
My idea was that we open a locked thread about Socialized medicine, and the two debaters. The two debaters pm the arguments to the judge, who posts them in the locked thread. The thread can go on until there is a decision by the panel of who the winner is.
At the end the reviews by the panel are submitted to the Gahzette, declaring the winner.
Yes, you have some good ideas and I bet you are better at this than I.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshal Murat
However, I feel that it would be better if both candidates had a go at actually putting forth their proposition without being distracted by his/her opponent’s proposition. That’s why I would like to have both propositions in before they start arguing against their opponent. If this means we need an extra round of replies, so be it.
If there is enough interest in this we might get a subforum for it and then we can play out your scenario with a locked thread and the mechanics you described.
*****
We have as of now the following proposed topics:
Abortion
Gun Rights/ Gun Control
Global Warming; man made or not?
What to do in Iraq?
The Israel – Palestinian conflict
int. peacekeeping operations
Socialised medicine
Smoking ban: yes or no?
Halo3
Does God exist?
The members who have been willing to participate are:
Kamikhaan [What to do in Iraq? - xx]
Crazed Rabbit [Gun control - pro]
{BHC}KingWarman888 [Gun control - pro?]
Beirut [socialised medicine - pro]
Inca [Global warming - yes]
RoadKill [Global warming - no, War in Afghanistan -xx]
Kukrikhan [any subject]
Bopa the Magyar [The Israel – Palestinian conflict – xx]
Louis VI The Fat [Halo3 – xx]
Sigurd Fafnesbane [Does God exist? - Yes/No]
Marshall Murat [any subject?]
The - xx is an indication that no angle for discussion is defined.
Alright fellow debaters, I hope your interest is still alive.
I would really like to get at least one of these going as a kick off. I am putting myself in the list to better the chances and I will debate the topic listed as a theist or an atheist.
Take a look at the list. These are those who are willing. Now is the time to make a challenge.
If any of you readers want to have a go against any of these, post your interest here.
There are some restrictions though.
Tribesman can’t challenge CR.If enough interest is apparent I bet we could make something like TWC’s fight club here. And btw… the TWC have a standing challenge against us. I feel we need to at least prove that we are capable to do our own thing before venturing outside our forum looking for fights.
A staff member can’t be in the first debate.
I think we'll aim for a fully published version this time; and take a look at the threads idea at a later stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Murat
In addition, I'm very strongly of the opinion that both opening statements should be in the affirmative, so that's not really going to change.
Real life debating is a very different beast to this, and a clear statement of claim (not one put in the last few lines after rebutting the opposition argument for 350 words) is essential to highlighting the sort of fallacies that we're looking for.
I want to Play with Tribes about Gun Control :beam:
I'd like to see a debate between Gregoshi and Whacker about bad puns :grin:
I am here for the chicks really
The winners get the chicks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fragony
What shall we debate, then? :evil:
Which is better.
Milk or Dark Chocolate?
A debate I feel has been on the minds of every member for at least five years now.
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Originally Posted by Bopa the Magyar
Milk. Milk, Plus Salted Cashews.......:yes:
So Tribes, you up for it :beam:
*BUMP*
Reviving this thread now that the Gahzette is out.
WE NEED PARTICIPANTS FOR A DEBATE!!!!
Are there none that will take the challenge? There are no members in the Backroom that are up for this? :whip:
I'd like to debate about Belgium and to be more particular about the francophone inhabitants of Brussel-Halle-Vilvoorde.
To gain a different perspective on the matter for myself, as a Fleming, I will (surprise, surprise!) defend the Walloon/francophone points of view on this matter. In particular I'd like to discuss the following:
a) should the french speaking inhabitants of Bruxelles-Hal-Vilvorde have the right to be treated in their own language by government institutions (évidemment!);
b) should the french speaking inhabitants of Bruxelles-Hal-Vilvorde have the right to vote for Walloon/Brussels political parties (bien sur!);
c) Should there be more tax money available to spend in Bruxelles-Hal-Vilvorde on french education, walloon/french culture, french libraries and the developpement of the french language in Flanders (oui, oui, oui!).
d) should the towns of Sint-Genesius-Rode, Wemmel, Drogenbos, Linkebeek, Kraainem en Wezembeek-Oppem belong to the Brussels Region (mais enfin, pourquoi pas?!).
My favourite opponent on this matter would be Louis VI the Fat, who has to defend the Flemish (preferably flemish-nationalistic) points of view on these matters.
doc_bean, peasant phill, Moros, Conradus or any other Belgian opponent would be nice as well.
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Originally Posted by Sigurd Fafnesbane
I am willing to do it
How can I possibly resist? :laugh4: :laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by Andres
I shall fiercely defend the brave Flemish nation in their righteous cause. :knight:
I already said earlier in this thread that debators defending the opposite of their usual positions would be most fun.
(This is all assuming, of course, that there is some general interest in the byzantine minutiae of Belgian regionalism. If we would only bore everybody to death, then let's just open a thread about this It's too good to pass up upon. :2thumbsup: )
I'm still up for defending gun rights. Or is no one up to the task of going against me?
CR
I would love to debate you, CR. You are one of my favourite posters in the Backroom. But not about guns - the subject simply bores me to death. :shrug:
Edit: but if I am going to enter a debate, I think I shall opt for Andres' offer. :laugh4:
Guns don't have rights .Quote:
I'm still up for defending gun rights.
Are you going to be picky about who you feel that you might be competant enough to go up against ?Quote:
Or is no one up to the task of going against me?
I wouldn't mind the Belgium debate Between Andres and Louis. It definately would be a unique topic.
If CR really wants to debate gun control then I am willing to take him on.