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Summer3

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Posted: 12 years ago

Debate is not a discussion but an argument. In most debates (esp in schools) one is asked to take a certain stand and argue their way out. There is no choice even if one has some other views.
Debate skills have great value in politics, policies and legal cases. It is an art of persuasion too and acting skills would be an added advantage. At times politicians offer other incentives to win votes.😆

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_Angie_

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: Summer3
Debate is not a discussion but an argument. In most debates (esp in schools) one is asked to take a certain stand and argue their way out.
Here on DM we very often have a discussion rather an argument unless personal egos get in the way.

There is no choice even if one has some other views.

Theres no such restriction here.
Debate skills have great value in politics, policies and legal cases.

Well as far as this forum is concerned I think its more of a pass time when we have enough time at our disposal.

It is an art of persuasion too and acting skills would be an added advantage.

What about virtual acting skills?

At times politicians offer other incentives to win votes.😆

Are you too suggesting that it operates here on DM? Take a clear stand on this one now! 😆

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Believe

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Posted: 12 years ago

Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. 😆that time mind says,Dear clever comeback, please come to me BEFORE the argument is over😉

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Summer3

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: angie.4u

Ah Angie well said. Yes we do have plenty of choices.

Rule No. 1 is " Do not argue with Ladies"

Rule No. 2: " Sometimes there is no right or wrong"

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Summer3

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: Prometeus

Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. 😆that time mind says,Dear clever comeback, please come to me BEFORE the argument is over😉

The mind knows before hand that it is losing ground, so tries to clutch a straw.

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blue-ice.

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: Summer3

Rule No. 2: " Sometimes there is no right or wrong"

There is no right and wrong except in Math and Science...everything else is just our perception...if it matches our perception its right..if not..its wrong...

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_Angie_

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IF-Sizzlerz

Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: Prometeus

Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. 😆that time mind says,Dear clever comeback, please come to me BEFORE the argument is over😉

On the contrary Vinu, you should feel proud that you have the ability to realise that and had the opportunity of appreciating a different point of view. 😆

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_Angie_

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: blue-ice

There is no right and wrong except in Math and Science...everything else is just our perception...if it matches our perception its right..if not..its wrong...

even maths and science has its share of paradoxes 😛

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blue-ice.

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: angie.4u

even maths and science has its share of paradoxes 😛

Math and science have their paradoxes because we have not been able to figure it out...but there can be only one correct answer..

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_Angie_

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: Summer3

Ah Angie well said. Yes we do have plenty of choices.

Rule No. 1 is " Do not argue with Ladies"

If you dont dispense with your chivalrous nature you will never be able to argue summer 😆

You could remind yourself that the members (ladies included) have willing participated in a topic for debate so you are well within your rights if you argue back. Arguing does not mean bad mouthing. There is no need to resort any to name calling.

Rule No. 2: " Sometimes there is no right or wrong"

These are the topics most amenable to a healthy and long debate!

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