No he won't.macacos2 said:You'll debate the opposite side of this argument
No he won't.macacos2 said:You'll debate the opposite side of this argument
Drake_Dercon said:How about these? Pick your side.
Be it resolved that:
a) As Stalin's massacres were much more widespread than the Holocaust, the U.S.S.R. was more evil/deluded than Nazi Germany?
I know Master Chief is my Avatar, but I have never read any of the books.HG131 said:Ok then, debate who would win in a fight between Noble Team (Halo: Reach) and Blue Team (Kelly, Fred, Linda and John, Halo books).Gilhelmi said:I only know who the Flood are.HG131 said:Debate which would win in an all-out fight: The Deadites, The Necromorphs or the Flood. Pick any side and try to convince me.
*Gil hands over his Nerd Club members badge*
Well it would reduce the population which is starting to get overcrowded.Engarde said:I have a one.
All crimes deserve equal punishment, here meaning the death penalty.
I'll argue negative, you argue positive.
Problem is if this get into a "verse thread" the Mods will come. So far I still have hopes for my Neo badge.HG131 said:Damn it. Ok, what games and shows and movies DO you know?Gilhelmi said:I know Master Chief is my Avatar, but I have never read any of the books.HG131 said:Ok then, debate who would win in a fight between Noble Team (Halo: Reach) and Blue Team (Kelly, Fred, Linda and John, Halo books).Gilhelmi said:I only know who the Flood are.HG131 said:Debate which would win in an all-out fight: The Deadites, The Necromorphs or the Flood. Pick any side and try to convince me.
*Gil hands over his Nerd Club members badge*
Terrorism. If you said that one word after 9/11 to argue for it you'd have passed with an A+.eggy32 said:O.K. here's a tough one. I actually had to do this in school once. It's about Guantanamo Bay. I was chosen to argue for it and tell fo it's fantastic advantages and why it really shouldn't be shut down.
Go and do that for me. I failed, so will you. Take all the time you want, btw.
Yes but if China invaded the US it would already be a world war. And since when did the UN ever have any actual punishment for use of nuclear force and arms build up other than a wrist slap? Also if we are doing China vs America in crisis now as an example may I say two things:Gilhelmi said:China, Their military will blindly follow orders without thinking about it too much, they believe the propaganda. Also, the Chinese may come to the conclusion that the US would not us Nukes on our home soil, I think they are right. The US would avoid firing its missiles at China, because lets face it, no matter where it hits it will kill civilians. Then the UN will cry foul and may (I stress may) attack the US. So I do not know how likely it is that strategic (ie: affect large area, like a H-Bomb) weapons will come into play. We would probably use tactical (ie: affects smaller areas; like tanks, guided missles, small less-than kiloton nukes, ect). So mostly a world war could happen and be almost fully conventional weapons.zer0kevin said:snip
I see your point but you must also consider that most major powers that have the supplied military structure to do this would not be willing to war with a major nuclear power especially if it would lead to a situation where said nuclear power becomes cornered and out of options.Gilhelmi said:I disagree, You can sack modern western cities. All you need is multiple terms of poor leadership causing weakened economy, this leads to civil unrest that diverts military and police assets away from strategic points. This can lead to a collapse of an economy.zer0kevin said:sinpGilhelmi said:snip
c) Western society is doomed to failure as was the late roman empire?
snip
I invite others to join in as well as I'm not a particularly good debater myself.
Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed above may not be those of the author.
C) Well most likely all countries will eventually come to an end. If this will happen within our lifetime? Probably not. There may be minor changes but it is unlikely that all major Western Powers will just suddenly be destroyed. It's not like they can sack Rome.
snip
Look at the looting from most riots, the damage done to most infrastructure greatly outweighs the lose of the items stolen. Any invading army will have better equipment to loot with and will be encouraged to do so to gather supplies like food and other necessities. The US even did it to some extent in WW2, although mostly when we liberated concentration camps or POW camps and had many more mouths to feed.
Also which non-western power would have the supplied military force and cause to actually invade us?
To clerify, is what you mean to say that Batman is wearing a mask, and that that mask is Bruce Wayne?FalloutJack said:Batman is not wearing a mask. The mask is his real face. (Metaphorically speaking, of course.)
You make an excellent point. I am one of those crazies with an AR-15 and a 1911 by my side. and yes the UN is pretty useless.zer0kevin said:Yes but if China invaded the US it would already be a world war. And since when did the UN ever have any actual punishment for use of nuclear force and arms build up other than a wrist slap? Also if we are doing China vs America in crisis now as an example may I say two things:Gilhelmi said:China, Their military will blindly follow orders without thinking about it too much, they believe the propaganda. Also, the Chinese may come to the conclusion that the US would not us Nukes on our home soil, I think they are right. The US would avoid firing its missiles at China, because lets face it, no matter where it hits it will kill civilians. Then the UN will cry foul and may (I stress may) attack the US. So I do not know how likely it is that strategic (ie: affect large area, like a H-Bomb) weapons will come into play. We would probably use tactical (ie: affects smaller areas; like tanks, guided missles, small less-than kiloton nukes, ect). So mostly a world war could happen and be almost fully conventional weapons.zer0kevin said:snip
I see your point but you must also consider that most major powers that have the supplied military structure to do this would not be willing to war with a major nuclear power especially if it would lead to a situation where said nuclear power becomes cornered and out of options.Gilhelmi said:I disagree, You can sack modern western cities. All you need is multiple terms of poor leadership causing weakened economy, this leads to civil unrest that diverts military and police assets away from strategic points. This can lead to a collapse of an economy.zer0kevin said:sinpGilhelmi said:snip
c) Western society is doomed to failure as was the late roman empire?
snip
I invite others to join in as well as I'm not a particularly good debater myself.
Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed above may not be those of the author.
C) Well most likely all countries will eventually come to an end. If this will happen within our lifetime? Probably not. There may be minor changes but it is unlikely that all major Western Powers will just suddenly be destroyed. It's not like they can sack Rome.
snip
Look at the looting from most riots, the damage done to most infrastructure greatly outweighs the lose of the items stolen. Any invading army will have better equipment to loot with and will be encouraged to do so to gather supplies like food and other necessities. The US even did it to some extent in WW2, although mostly when we liberated concentration camps or POW camps and had many more mouths to feed.
Also which non-western power would have the supplied military force and cause to actually invade us?
1) The US is probably the only major power who allows its citizens to keep, carry, and store arms. It is our second most protected right. I mean the founding fathers top list of rights goes: 1) freedom of speech, 2) freedom to arm yourselves.
2) The US is flipping crazy. You think US citizens (the crazy ones not the others) would allow a full invasion or annexation of the US? I understand that countries like France just get used to being invaded but this is "Merica!" we are talking about. Even if fighting the enemy is irrational, futile, stupid, or crazy, we will do it. Heck Glenn Beck and people will lead the charge, they have been waiting for an actual threat to America to fight against (Now Mr. Beck just makes up threats to get by).
I mean I can just see Chinese forces trying to take LA, Detroit, any place in the south, New York, Most of south California (and North for that matter), Texas, Most of those crazy north eastern cities (Philidelphia, Chicago, Cinncinatti, etc.) and so on. I mean they could probably get away with taking Hawaii, Alaska, and Florida, and then maybe the Carolinas & Virginia but that is about it.
In one comic or another (I want to say Grant Morrison's Arkham Asylum, though I may be wrong), someone said that it was pointless to remove the mask, because the mask WAS his real face. Namely, Batman is the real person. So, perhaps Bruce Wayne being the false identity is what I mean.X10J said:To clerify, is what you mean to say that Batman is wearing a mask, and that that mask is Bruce Wayne?FalloutJack said:Batman is not wearing a mask. The mask is his real face. (Metaphorically speaking, of course.)
You are the 3rd person to make that joke. Do you still fell proud?Chefodeath said:Well, this guys a Master Debater
Wow that is deep. I should read batman comics again.FalloutJack said:In one comic or another (I want to say Grant Morrison's Arkham Asylum, though I may be wrong), someone said that it was pointless to remove the mask, because the mask WAS his real face. Namely, Batman is the real person. So, perhaps Bruce Wayne being the false identity is what I mean.X10J said:To clerify, is what you mean to say that Batman is wearing a mask, and that that mask is Bruce Wayne?FalloutJack said:Batman is not wearing a mask. The mask is his real face. (Metaphorically speaking, of course.)