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Post by
MyTie
This is coming from the person who makes jokes about how much alcohol he can consume.
Me? I don't consume much alcohol at all. I grew up. When I was in the military I was much more immature.
Edit: consuming large amounts of alcohol isn't funny.
Post by
Laihendi
Vikey... Bert the Turtle says that when you see the flash, the only thing to do is duck and cover. It's the best defense against the soviet if they drop the atom bomb.
Wow MyTie... how many pages ago was that? lol :P
Post by
Lusky
Me? I don't consume much alcohol at all. I grew up. When I was in the military I was much more immature.
And from the ashes of stupidity rises
The Dude
. Why do you always appear after the stupidity fades? Intuition?
Post by
MyTie
Our cat went missing and I put up a search for her. No luck. We're all very sad in the MyTie residence.
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309832
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Post by
Laihendi
*Points to the sky*
"It's the atom bomb!"
Sorry to hear that about your cat :(
going to bed, good night
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309832
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Post by
Lusky
Ouch, my cat went missing last June during a storm, to my dismay, I didn't know it was coming and I put him outside. Be happy it isn't your fault.
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309832
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Post by
Lusky
One sec lemme consult my shoulder angel and... well the other guy.
Hey yall anyone want to help me build an arguement for a debate assignment I have for history? We drew out of a hat what topic we were to do and I got "why students and citizens should NOT be forced to say the pledge of alleigance dailey in schools, work, ect." Helpz me D: I don't need to get fierce I just need to build an arguement that can hold it's own for five minutes.
No, because I think little punks who don't say the pledge are idiots. No respect for the country who gives them more than other country could or would.
Post by
MyTie
several different angles, but it really depends on your opponent and your debate skills, not your material... i can give you pointers on debate in general if you want
Post by
Laihendi
*not in bed yet*
Laihendi has already pledged allegiance to the US well over a thousand times that this point, to do it more is just redundant. He stills stands during the pledge to not be rude.
Also, take out "under god" from the pledge. It wasn't even added until the middle of the cold war because of anti-communist/anti-atheist hysteria.
Post by
Lusky
Well, have fun with that
Dude
.
I'm off for the night, g'day to ya ladies and gents! Best of luck to you and your cat,
Dude
.
Post by
Laihendi
Can Laihendi be
Dewd
? or maybe
Gaydude
?
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309832
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Post by
MyTie
*not in bed yet*
Laihendi has already pledged allegiance to the US well over a thousand times that this point, to do it more is just redundant. He stills stands during the pledge to not be rude.
Also, take out "under god" from the pledge. It wasn't even added until the middle of the cold war because of anti-communist/anti-atheist hysteria.
ignoring that bit of ungratefulness....
Methods of a skilled debater:
1) Laugh at your opponent. Do this ONCE during the debate, and ONLY if you audience seems very responsive and positive toward YOU. Do it during the most rediculous part of thier argument. This usually comes close to the end, after you have your boot firmly on thier throat.
2) Always end your debate round in a pointed question. This keeps them on the defensive and thinking more about thier position than yours. A defensive opponent is one who is not attacking your position.
3) Listen. Listen very very carefully to thier entire argument. Show your audience you are listening by taking notes during thier arguement. It is important to pick out the weakest point that they put out during thier arguement. Use this to 'ask your question' or base a series of attacks.
4) Never forget. As an opponent, you want the ability to catch them changing stances, retracting opinions, anything and everything down to the smallest detail to show that they don't know what they are talking about, and don't have a solid footing in thier arguement.
5) Have attitude. Positive, open, inviting, clear, passionate. If they hit home on some issue, and have you on the ropes, at least LOOK like your enjoying it, like you expected them to say what they are saying. You are never surprised, you are never caught off guard, you are never speechless. YOU must look in control.
Your arguments:
1) Forced pledges are forced, and therefore are not admissable, honest, or a pledge at all.
2) Social pressure to conform to any government causes nationalism. Compare this to how the Nazis coerced thier citizens by using cults of personalities, oaths, etc.
3) Use the God angle, and freedom of religion. Don't rely on this too much, because your debater is probably like Laihendi, and is expecting this.
4) Argue that it is not educational, and is not lawful. If something is not educational, and is not mandatory by law, why should a school use time, paid by tax dollars, to do it?
5) Some children going to school here are not from our country. They should not be forced to take an oath to our country.
If you follow the suggestions for debate style, and come armed with the points I've suggested, you should annailate a novice debater with ease.
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309832
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Post by
mudfish
Sing the most annoying one
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