Recent questions tagged debate

Description : Are you in favor of mothers being charged in Co-sleeping deaths?

Last Answer : No. It only adds to the pain, and does nothing to protect the public or deliver justice.

Description : Aren't factual statements used as a straw man arguments?

Last Answer : Not really, because a strawman is by definition a misrepresentation of an argument. A more accurate version would be stating that the sun is a piece of burning coal.

Description : Should the Democrats pay reparations to everyone who watched the two debates?

Last Answer : I found them quite interesting. Feel free to spend your time elsewhere.

Description : If you forget all the things you want to say to another person because (s)he's talking for a determined amount of time and you pay attention to him/her, would you still participate in a debate?

Last Answer : Why would you need to debate this person?

Description : Do you think having some strict regulations and laws regarding gun ownership is anti-2nd amendment?

Last Answer : No. Rights are earned from being responsible with freedoms. Misuse then you lose the privilege.

Description : Are you more passionate arguing over a topic online, or in real life?

Last Answer : In a lot of ways it's easier online, as no one interrupts you while you're typing. i also like that there are other points of view. In real life, like you, @SQUEEKY2, it requires much more effort ... are not carefully gauged and considered. The walk away option on line is a plus for me, too.

Description : Are you watching the presidential debate tonight?

Last Answer : I have it on while I’m ask-publicing. I wasn’t going to watch it but there’s not much else on and I don’t feel like reading. I hate contention and I hate this political bullshit – it’s all spins and sound bites.

Description : What does redirect mean when it comes to election debates?

Last Answer : …Correction “Does it mean why didn’t he avoid answering the question?

Description : Who won the debate?

Last Answer : CNN. I enjoyed it.

Description : When is it okay to bring up Hitler in a debate?

Last Answer : Well its perhaps ok to bring up Hitler when emphasising how extreme a certain act or attitude towards a minority. I sometimes bring up Hitler when debating with homophobes (particular homophobes who regard homosexuals ... as Hitler. Then ask them why they align with Hitler's morality (or lack of).

Description : Do you have to have the last word?

Last Answer : In my younger days I always had to have the last word—at work and at home. Looking back, I’m not very proud of that.

Description : What would your Secret Service code name be if you became President of the United States?

Last Answer : The first one that came to mind was “Tricky Dicky’ but that has already been used.

Description : Why is Trump saying all these horrible things, is he really interested in being president?

Last Answer : answer:This, from one commentary-and I agree: Trump's presidential campaign is more or less a giant marketing campaign for his wide-ranging business investments. His bid for the Republican nomination ... Republicans in 2016. Here are some more Trump-bastic comments to raise your dander even higher.

Description : How do you think Donald Trump did in the debate last night?

Last Answer : As good as his hair!

Description : Would you love to see a Trump/Hilary debate?

Last Answer : No, it would be appalling if he were nominated.

Description : Why do you enjoy debating strangers on the internet?

Last Answer : I pretty much avoid debating anyone here. I've tried it and it never ends well. Instead I say what I know. Sometimes there's a discussion that arises out of that, but it's hardly a debate. I ... anything, but sometimes I am able to help someone who wants the help. I do enjoy the give and take.

Description : If your State/Province held a referendum on assisted suicide..(rest in details)

Last Answer : I will start off with a BIG YES!!!!!!!!

Description : Why are some people convinced that their opinion is the only one that matters?

Last Answer :

Description : Who debated William Lane Craig the best in your opinion?

Last Answer : Craig does not outwit his opponents. He covers his shit arguments in tons of pseudophilosophical babble to baffle the audience with bullshit. The one who should debate Craig is AronRa. He would go all out. Just look up how he completely eviscerated Ray Comfort.

Description : What are the main arguments against Picasso not being a great artist?

Last Answer : answer:Art is in the well-cliched eye of the beholder. I don't consider hip hop music to be art. I don't consider signing a urinal with a Sharpie to be art. Some people don't consider sideways face ... . Personally, I like quite a bit of Picasso, but I'm not a huge fan of the sideways face stuff.

Description : What are the cons of classified information belonging to the U.S. government being leaked?

Last Answer : If we talked about something one time, say, bombing Disneyland with chemical weapons, and then we find out the Government knows about it, we can figure out how they found out. Did we talk on ... which the Feds may not be monitoring. Mickey gets gassed because we got tipped to the Feds procedure.

Description : When people post very opinionated, negative things on FB, do you jump into the debate or leave it alone?

Last Answer : I leave it alone. Facebook has my name attatched to it and some day an ultra conservative future employer may be reading my profile when I’m applying for a job. Always remember: if you’re not paying for a service you’re the product, not the customer.

Description : Is it difficult for you, in a debate, to get over the blasphemy of someones point of view, and at least applaud their efforts.

Last Answer : If I see a good answer (in my humble opinion). Regardless of whether it concurs with my own, that person gets a GA. Even if I find that particular jelly has behaved (what I consider) in a ... GA is a GA. I do however notice stinginess with GA selection with some jellies, so treat same for same

Description : Arguments for pro choice?

Last Answer : I'm male. I don't have a frigging clue how to answer this. I can't make the call for someone else. I have an incredible 22 month old nephew. His mother had the appointment scheduled ... Another family memeber was advised to abort a badly damaged fetus. She refused. It nearly destroyed their family.

Description : Why should taxpayers foot the bill for PBS?

Last Answer : Great Question. The first thing that jumped into my mind when I read your question is whether or not PBS is non-profit. I looked it up and it is. The second question would be, how much money ... is commercial free, so how is it bringing in sales? Is it through cable channels buying the programming?

Description : What arguments or points can you make against China's one-child policy?

Last Answer : answer:This is a 10 year old article from the New York Times so strictly speaking it is a lead to follow and needs updating. It talks about reasons why the one child policy is ineffective, ... and the resuling imbalance of sexes in the populace? That has many other social implications as well.

Description : In the Octagon, Romney or Obama?

Last Answer : I’m going to liken this with roulette, I always bet on black!

Description : Want to dialog about the debate as it happens? pt 2.

Last Answer : I gotta say I’m already loving this moderator so much more than Jim. She’s doing great so far.

Description : Did last nights debate effect how you will vote?

Last Answer : I did watch the debate, but I knew it would not effect the way I will vote.

Description : Want to dialog about the debate as it happens?

Last Answer : Yes. But I can’t find it

Description : Would you be prepared to help the Mitt Romney election campaign?

Last Answer : “You have a tight ass, small head & big ole ears BO, sumfink to grab a hold of when i’m riding you all the way up the oval orifice….yee-haa!!”

Description : How popular will the O'Reilly vs. Stewart debate be as compared to the popularity of the presidential debates?

Last Answer : answer:Oh, I would love little more than to see Jon Stewart rip O’Reilly a new one. The only thing better would be to see Dawkins vs. the Pope or Templeton.

Description : Do you debate on Facebook?

Last Answer : Depends on the disagreement. I’ve dropped people over disagreements.

Description : How can I watch the ongoing presidential debate live on the internet? I've tried the Fox News link, but it isn't working.

Last Answer : I will pm you. Public disclosure of this information risks Fluther having their DNS entry removed in the near future.

Description : I need good tips to improve upon my debating skills?

Last Answer : I went to a great Jr High and I was in a debate class for social studies. It was a long time ago, but I can tell you the most valuable thing to me, was when I was assigned to argue a position I ... so focused (as jr high girls tend to be) on her hatred of anyone who would kill an animal. She won.

Description : Hey guys, sorry to bother you today, but where is the line between political correctness being a barrier, and someone just wanting to say stupid stuff?

Last Answer : It acts as a barrier to people getting to be openly bigoted without being called out on it.

Description : Did Walt Disney ever voice an opinion on Hugh Hefner?

Last Answer : Lol. Sure wish I have a real answer! : )

Description : Is it ever reasonable to take offense at facts?

Last Answer : Only if the one offering the fact is trying to turn the fact into an insult. I can’t help what my ancestors did so many hundred years ago. Quit blaming me for their actions.

Description : Can you explain to an ideologue the difference in their thought process and that of a pragmatist?

Last Answer : answer:I have been lax with this process recently, but I used to have a policy of doing the following (Ignore the details. This topic is just for example.) If you're in a debate about gun ... the question, What facts would change your position? It's possible that nothing will. Save your breath.

Description : I don't know if this has been asked yet (if so, just tell me), but what is considered an "attack" when discussing or questioning religion or god?

Last Answer : Something like an ad hominem “Oh you believe in x, your opinion is worthless” or something to that degree.

Description : Is emotion the killer of sound logic?

Last Answer : answer:No. It doesn’t kill logic but it does tend to cloud vision. Unless you are a Vulcan, emotion is a part of your thought process whether you like it or not. I know there will be a shit ton of folks that would like to disagree with that but, you know, that’s just because their dander is up.

Description : Is it ever OK to be biased? If so, when?

Last Answer : If you love your own kids more than anyone elses, I’d say that’s ok.

Description : Are you for or against nuclear power?

Last Answer : Against Fission, but for Fusion.

Description : Can you watch this video, then read this response I found to it, and tell me what you think?

Last Answer : I think that person is narrow minded and refuses to accept that his/her government may not be perfect. Thats all really.

Description : Where is the best place to find evidence for debate?

Last Answer : Try looking at opposing viewpoints

Description : Would aliens really understand our mathematics?

Last Answer : It just seems like something that would be difficult to determine with any degree of certainty. Does our mathematics actually describe the universe or only describe the universe as far as we have ... will leave it to the scientists and mathematicians to give you a better and more accurate answer.

Description : Do community meetings still....happen?

Last Answer : answer:Your local municipality will have a public meeting - usually once a week. Generally, they're to discuss the public's thoughts on a new construction project, but there's often time for open-floor ... forces', I was not about to get in the way of the senior citizens protesting the new WalMart.

Description : What belief or strong opinion has a ask-public discussion forced you to modify or reverse?

Last Answer : I’ll have to think about that one.

Description : Do you love to disagree?

Last Answer : answer:Yeah. You got a problem with that? What? Do you expect everyone to agree with you all the time? Why can't you agree? ~ Someone at the office was like that. He was in management and just needed ... disagree with me but We tended to avoid the jerk as much as possible . What a waste of energy.

Description : What is wrong with the pot calling the kettle black?

Last Answer : answer:The implied term is that the pot is insulting the kettle by calling it “black”. It’s as though the alcoholic were saying “You’re nothing but a damned dirty alcoholic”, which would would effectively start a Pee-Wee-esque “I know you are but what am I?” argument.