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- How to Organize a Political Debate on Your College Campusa debate between members of College Democrats and College Republicans can raise the level of political interest on your college campus
- History Doesn't Exist: An Existential Discussion About the Merit of Political DebatesI am constantly getting into vicious political debates with some of my friends concerning what I feel is the constant degradation of our society and the fact that we are slowly watching humanity kill the earth and each other.
- A Brief Glossary of Contemporary American Political Debate Terms and EuphemismHere is a brief and to the point glossary for understanding debate terms and euphemisms in contemporary American Politics. In politics popular sound bites and buzz words require careful translation.
- Ten Rules for Online Political DebateWhile online political debates can quickly devolve into counterproductive exercises in futility, the following ten rules will provide a more coherent framework.
Dueling and America's History of Political DisputesDueling was used to handle personal and political disputes during the 18th century but was not without strong opposition and declined before the Civil War because of public opposition.- I Have a Dream - What Martin Luther King Can Teach Us About Political DebateWith political discourse more vitriolic than ever, Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech can teach us many lessons about how, and how not, to engage in public discussion and accomplish fundamental change.
We the People and the Right to a Decent Minimum Health CareSince the passing of the new health care law under Obama administration, the issue of the right to a decent minimum health care has come up more than ever in political environments. But, how do we really know the answer to this debate?- Trade Center Site Mosque Project Talk Becomes Hot Political DebateOne writer's queries, questions and thoughts about the politically heated, weeks-long debated issue on whether or not a mosque and community center should be built near the World Trade Center site in New York City.
- Reshaping the Political DebateHonestly, I did not mind fighting foreigners for our way of life but I really do not wish to fight my fellow Americans over the same thing. If the majority does not wake up soon, it may just come to that.
- What Good is Tolerance?Tolerance is a highly celebrated Christian virtue. But are there times when we shouldn't be tolerant?
How to Prepare for a DebateHere are some simple ways on how to prepare for an upcoming debate.- Why I Love YouThis is a list poem about love
- Discussing Politics with Your SpousePolitical debates in your family can be healthy if done the right way. Don't let it resort to an argument...
- McCain? Obama? a Political DebatePoem about America's current economy and political campaign
Political Debate RageWhatever happened to the art of civilized debate?
Palin Parodies Political DebatesDebate? What debate? Maverick Sarah Palin ignored Gwen Ifill's questions at last night's vice presidential debate and stuck to her well-rehearsed talking points.- Where Are Political Conversations Appropriate?A brief rundown of appropriate and inappropriate places for political discussion.
- How to Watch a Political DebateA guide to separating the the intellectual wheat from the political chaff.
- Online Political Debates Fuel Paranoia, DelusionI keep remembering the YouTube clip of the West Virginia woman saying she did not vote for Obama because he was Muslim. The reporter reminded her that Obama had stated he was a Christian.
How to Avoid Political ConflictPolitics can divide anyone, anywhere. But what do you do if the propaganda is coming from your own family?- The Thirteen Percent SolutionI find this statistic amazing!
Political Debates: Exercises in FutilityWhat we call debates are useful as academic exercises and as opportunities for people to clarify their own points of view. Their value in changing minds is abysmally slight.- The Two Party Fortress: Keeping Diversity Out of Political DebatesA look at why third parties are struggling to gain ground in American politics.
- Surprising Effects of Brain Centers on Political DebateDo you have to be brain damaged to support certain politicians? Is there hope for the rational to overcome the emotional in political thought?
