We'll be seeding into four sections, meaning four 1 seeds. Than once we get down to the final four, we'll do another reseed to determine the last match ups. Here they are. Also note we have some new topics thanks to D'OH. Also Round 2 ends on Friday August 15th.
Section 1
# 1 Alt4 vs #4 BengalzRZ
#2 JamStunna vs #3 Lonejedi
Section 2
#1 Hyuga vs #4 Burrito
#2 TOM vs #3 RDK
Section 3
#1 Delorted vs #4 Variola
#2 CF=) vs #3 Dark Hart
Section 4
#1 Blazed vs #4 Vro
#2 DO'H vs #3 ComanderSAL
We added in Ghost Anime in there since he lost a debate that would have earned him a win. We also made a list of reserves for those who lost but, debated well, so if someone drops out, they will be the first to fill-in. Here's that list
Reserves
Ghost Anime
Modest Egoist
Debate Topics:
War
Iraqi Stability as Affected by the War in Iraq
Was the US Right in going to Iraq?
Was the execution of Saddam Hussein just?
Should Canada Pack Up and Go Home?
Was Operation Iraqi Freedom a Success?
Should the U.S. invade Iran?
Should the U.S. pull out of Iraq?
Government
Should the government continue welfare, public school, social security, and Medicare?
Is the Constitution too flexible?
Electoral College vs One Person, One Vote
Has Big Business turned the US to Big Government -Regulations, Restrictions, etc.
What political party America needs right now?
Are Tax Rebates helping the economy?
Do Tax Cuts for the Rich help the economy?
Has the government become corrupt?
Who should be the next president, McCain or Obama?
Religion
Evolution vs. Creationism
Should there be teacher led prayer in Schools?
Should there be prayer in schools period?
Which religion should the US be considered?
Bible vs History
Social Issues
Immigration: Should US have Open Borders
Gay marriage: Should it be Legal
Genetic Engineering: For or Against (Cloning Included)
Capital Punishment: For or Against
Same-Sex Parent Adoption
Should Marijuana be legal?
Should there be smoking bans?
Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice
Rules and Guidelines
1. Double/Triple posting is aloud.
2. No editing your posts
3. Don't use Wikipedia as a Credible Source
Now on to judging.
You'll be judged on a few things. First off, each judge will give some personal comments to each debate for both contestants. They might compliment you on what you did right, as well as give you some constructive criticism on what you could improve on. Each judge will give a letter grade, and say who they thought won the debate. They will be judging on how well you used sources, if the sources are reliable. They will also be judging on how well you present your side. Don't just list your side, but paint a picture with it. Make it to where you're drawing someone into your side. Most of all, don't be jumping around too much, stay with your topic.
Here are the new topics, these are additonal, any of the older ones can be used.
Wiretapping: Privacy vs. Security
Unipolar vs. Multipolar systems: which is best for world stability
The Three Gorges Dam: good or bad?
Should the US continue to unconditionally support Israel?
China's 'Unconditional Aid for Oil' Strategy vs. the US's 'String's attached' policy
Hegemony vs. Diplomacy
What should the plan for Iraq be?
What role should the UN play in a post-Cold World framework?
What should the function of law be?How should the US act in the Darfur genocide?
Should the US intervene to stop corrupt politics, such as Mugabe in Zimbabwae?
Are safe haven cities justified?
MAKE SURE YOU GET IN CONTACT WITH YOUR OPPONENTS!!!!
As soon as you see this, first of all post here saying you saw this, secondly pm your opponent, decide on a topic, have the affirmative post the topic. Make sure you and your opponent agree on one, don't just choose one you can easily win and assume your opponent will debate it
Topics should look as so
DWYP 2 Round 2.1 Should people with buzzcuts be banned from brawl? Myface vs YourFace
Section 1
# 1 Alt4 vs #4 BengalzRZ
#2 JamStunna vs #3 Lonejedi
Section 2
#1 Hyuga vs #4 Burrito
#2 TOM vs #3 RDK
Section 3
#1 Delorted vs #4 Variola
#2 CF=) vs #3 Dark Hart
Section 4
#1 Blazed vs #4 Vro
#2 DO'H vs #3 ComanderSAL
We added in Ghost Anime in there since he lost a debate that would have earned him a win. We also made a list of reserves for those who lost but, debated well, so if someone drops out, they will be the first to fill-in. Here's that list
Reserves
Ghost Anime
Modest Egoist
Debate Topics:
War
Iraqi Stability as Affected by the War in Iraq
Was the US Right in going to Iraq?
Was the execution of Saddam Hussein just?
Should Canada Pack Up and Go Home?
Was Operation Iraqi Freedom a Success?
Should the U.S. invade Iran?
Should the U.S. pull out of Iraq?
Government
Should the government continue welfare, public school, social security, and Medicare?
Is the Constitution too flexible?
Electoral College vs One Person, One Vote
Has Big Business turned the US to Big Government -Regulations, Restrictions, etc.
What political party America needs right now?
Are Tax Rebates helping the economy?
Do Tax Cuts for the Rich help the economy?
Has the government become corrupt?
Who should be the next president, McCain or Obama?
Religion
Evolution vs. Creationism
Should there be teacher led prayer in Schools?
Should there be prayer in schools period?
Which religion should the US be considered?
Bible vs History
Social Issues
Immigration: Should US have Open Borders
Gay marriage: Should it be Legal
Genetic Engineering: For or Against (Cloning Included)
Capital Punishment: For or Against
Same-Sex Parent Adoption
Should Marijuana be legal?
Should there be smoking bans?
Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice
Rules and Guidelines
1. Double/Triple posting is aloud.
2. No editing your posts
3. Don't use Wikipedia as a Credible Source
Now on to judging.
You'll be judged on a few things. First off, each judge will give some personal comments to each debate for both contestants. They might compliment you on what you did right, as well as give you some constructive criticism on what you could improve on. Each judge will give a letter grade, and say who they thought won the debate. They will be judging on how well you used sources, if the sources are reliable. They will also be judging on how well you present your side. Don't just list your side, but paint a picture with it. Make it to where you're drawing someone into your side. Most of all, don't be jumping around too much, stay with your topic.
Here are the new topics, these are additonal, any of the older ones can be used.
Wiretapping: Privacy vs. Security
Unipolar vs. Multipolar systems: which is best for world stability
The Three Gorges Dam: good or bad?
Should the US continue to unconditionally support Israel?
China's 'Unconditional Aid for Oil' Strategy vs. the US's 'String's attached' policy
Hegemony vs. Diplomacy
What should the plan for Iraq be?
What role should the UN play in a post-Cold World framework?
What should the function of law be?How should the US act in the Darfur genocide?
Should the US intervene to stop corrupt politics, such as Mugabe in Zimbabwae?
Are safe haven cities justified?
MAKE SURE YOU GET IN CONTACT WITH YOUR OPPONENTS!!!!
As soon as you see this, first of all post here saying you saw this, secondly pm your opponent, decide on a topic, have the affirmative post the topic. Make sure you and your opponent agree on one, don't just choose one you can easily win and assume your opponent will debate it
Topics should look as so
DWYP 2 Round 2.1 Should people with buzzcuts be banned from brawl? Myface vs YourFace
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