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Challenge Match: intrepid vs. MemoryShock: Political Partisanship Is Healthy
flags: 15, replies: 8
flags: 15, replies: 8
The topic for this debate is “Political Partisanship Is Actually Healthy For The United States Political System"
intrepid will be arguing the "Pro" position and will open the debate.
MemoryShock will argue the "Con" position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no... more
Challenge Match: titorite vs Scooby Doo: "The Rife Machine: Valid Machine or scam?"
flags: 8, replies: 13
flags: 8, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is "The Rife Machine: Suppressed because it works or suppressed because it's a scam?"
titorite will be arguing for the Rife Machine, that it works.
Scooby Doo will argue against the Rife Machine, that it's a scam.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement... more
Challenge Match: Republican08 vs Skyfloating: "Atheism vs. Theism"
flags: 10, replies: 13
flags: 10, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is "Atheism vs. Theism"
Republican08 will be arguing for Atheism.
Skyfloating will argue for Theism.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character limit per post.
Any character count in excess of 10,000 will... more
Challenge Match!! titorite vs _BoneZ_ "No Planes Struck the WTC Twin Towers On 09/11/01"
flags: 7, replies: 14
flags: 7, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is "No Planes Struck the WTC Twin Towers On 09/11/01"
titorite will be arguing the "Pro" position and will open the debate.
_BoneZ_ will argue the "Con" position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is... more
Challenge Match: jkrog08 vs TheMythLives: "Is There Intelligent Life Somewhere In The Universe?"
flags: 8, replies: 14
flags: 8, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is "Is There Intelligent Life Somewhere In The Universe?"
jkrog08 will be arguing the "Pro" position and will open the debate.
TheMythLives will argue the "Con" position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.... more
Championship Debate: 44soulslayer vs Maxmars: "WTC 7 Was Brought Down By Controlled Demolition"
flags: 38, replies: 3
flags: 38, replies: 3
The topic for this debate is: "World Trade Center 7 Was Brought Down By Controlled Demolition"
44soulslayer will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Maxmars will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.... more
Challenge Match: TheMythLives vs peacejet: 'Anim'-naught Abuse...Or Is It?
flags: 2, replies: 13
flags: 2, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is “Sending Animals Into Space For Research Is Animal Abuse"
TheMythLives will be arguing the "Pro" position and will open the debate.
peacejet will argue the "Con" position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is... more
Round 4: americandingbat vs Maxmars "Faith or Proof? Which Do We Want?"
flags: 8, replies: 4
flags: 8, replies: 4
The topic for this debate is: "The Missing Books from the Christian Bible were Removed to Conceal the Truth"
americandingbat will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Maxmars will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.... more
Round 3: Maxmars vs TruthWithin: "Revolutionary Hero Or Terrorist?"
flags: 12, replies: 7
flags: 12, replies: 7
The topic for this debate is: "If Thomas Jefferson Was Alive Today, He Would Be Labeled A Terrorist"
Maxmars will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
TruthWithin will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a... more
Round 3: chissler vs 44soulslayer: "America! Enough Is Enough!"
flags: 14, replies: 13
flags: 14, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is: "The United States Has Run It's Course. It Is Time For Another Country To Step Up And Be The World Leader"
chissler will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
44souldslayer will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and... more
Round 3: schrodingers dog vs americandingbat: Twitter Causes Twitters?
flags: 12, replies: 2
flags: 12, replies: 2
The topic for this debate is: "The Increased Rate Of Communications/Information Exposure In Modern Society Will Negatively Affect The Emerging
Generation."
schrodingers dog will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
americandingbat will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There... more
Challenge Match: whatukno vs SemperParatusRJCC: "HIV Is My Business, Not My Bosses"
flags: 6, replies: 10
flags: 6, replies: 10
The topic for this debate is “Should HIV positive workers have to tell their employers of their status? "
whatukno will be arguing the "Pro" position and will open the debate.
SemperParatusRJCC will argue the "Con" position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and... more
Challenge Match: skeptic1 vs TheMythLives: "Public or Private? You're Being Schooled"
flags: 7, replies: 13
flags: 7, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is “Public vs Private schools."
skeptic1 will be arguing the "Pro" Public School position and will open the debate.
TheMythLives will argue the "Pro" Private School position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There... more
Challenge Match: TheMythLives vs skeptic1: "Internet Killed the Newspaper Star"
flags: 5, replies: 14
flags: 5, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is: "The demise of the printed newspaper can't happen soon enough, the internet is a superior source for news."
TheMythLives will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
skeptic1 will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one... more
Challenge Match: jasonjnelson vs TheMythLives: "So Duh; The Best Is Obvious"
flags: 2, replies: 10
flags: 2, replies: 10
The topic for this debate is "Coca-Cola Is Superior To Pepsi."
jasonjnelson will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
TheMythLives will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character limit.... more
Challenge Match: Irish M1ck vs skeptic1: Dissin' An Ability?
flags: 7, replies: 11
flags: 7, replies: 11
The topic for this debate is “A Very High IQ Should Be Considered A Disability."
Irish M1ck will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
skeptic1 will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character limit... more
Challenge Match: Supercertari vs orange-light: "It's a Sole Thing"
flags: 11, replies: 16
flags: 11, replies: 16
The topic for this debate is "shoe shopping is essential for women."
Supercertari will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
orange-light will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character limit. Excess... more
Round 2: budski vs Maxmars : "Move Along Sir, Nothing To See Here"
flags: 13, replies: 15
flags: 13, replies: 15
The topic for this debate is “The Right to Political Protest Should Be At The Discretion Of Law Enforcement To Insure Public Safety.”
budski will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Maxmars will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and... more
Round 2: TheMythLives vs americandingbat : "Hello Comrade"
flags: 13, replies: 13
flags: 13, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is "The United States Is Ready For A Move To Socialist Government"
TheMythLives will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
americandingbat will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000... more
Round 2: Ian McLean vs 44soulslayer: "Here Ye! Here Ye!, Read All About It!"
flags: 13, replies: 17
flags: 13, replies: 17
The topic for this debate is: "The Main Stream Media Is Exaggerating The Intensity Of The Current Economic Status To Create Headlines."
Ian McLean will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
44soulslayer will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing... more
Round 2: neformore vs TruthWithin : "On a Clear Day I can See..."
flags: 11, replies: 14
flags: 11, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is “Chemtrails Are A Myth Propagated By A Paranoid Mind”
neformore will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
TruthWithin will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character... more
Round 2: TheWayISeeIt vs The Vagabond: Digital Reserves?
flags: 13, replies: 17
flags: 13, replies: 17
The topic for this debate is "The Benefits Of A Cashless Society Outweigh The Detriments"
TheWayISeeIt will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
The Vagabond will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character... more
Round 2: nyk537 vs chissler: Guinea Criminals?
flags: 13, replies: 13
flags: 13, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is "It is Ethical To Use Repeat Felons For Experimentation With Or Without Their Consent."
nyk537 will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
chissler will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000... more
Round 2: skeptic1 vs Heike: *******?
flags: 12, replies: 11
flags: 12, replies: 11
The topic for this debate is "Censorship Of Some Topics Is Necessary For Efficient Communication On The Internet."
skeptic1 will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Heike will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character limit.... more
Round 2: visible_villain vs schrodingers dog: Psychological Health For Physical Health?
flags: 12, replies: 14
flags: 12, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is "Psychological Manipulation Of The Public Is Justifiable To Insure Physical Security."
visible_villain will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
schrodingers dog will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing... more
Challenge Match: enigmania vs. intrepid: ATS Censors Entire Subjects
flags: 13, replies: 2
flags: 13, replies: 2
The topic for this debate is “ATS censors entire subjects.”
enigmania will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
intrepid will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character limit. Excess characters... more
Challenge Match: xpert11 vs Maxmars: "The Big Dog Should Make The Rules" (No Points Challenge)
flags: 5, replies: 10
flags: 5, replies: 10
In the finest tradition of ATS Fighters, xpert11 has volunteered to step up and debate this topic.
There are no points on the line and this is for practice only.
The topic for this debate is "The United States is the only Super Power and should be policing the world."
xpert11 will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Maxmars will argue the con... more
Round 1: TheWayISeeIt vs enjoies05: : "Someone Is Tracking You"
flags: 11, replies: 14
flags: 11, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is "The Probable Benefits Of Mandatory Radio Frequency Identification Chip Implantation Outweigh The Probable
Consequences."
TheWayISeeIt will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
enjoies05 will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing... more
Round 1: skeptic1 vs constantwonder: "I Just Ate But I Am Still Hungry"
flags: 10, replies: 8
flags: 10, replies: 8
The topic for this debate is "Eventually we will need food supplements as the soil is rapidly losing all nutrients."
skeptic1 will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
constantwonder will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no... more
Round 1: nyk537 vs wormwood13: "Please Don't Shoot"
flags: 12, replies: 13
flags: 12, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is "Firearms should be mandatory for all citizens and kept in all homes; excluding convicted criminals."
nyk537 will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
wormwood13 will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
... more
Round 1: Supercertari vs Heike: "Is It Hot Today Or Is It Just Me?"
flags: 11, replies: 12
flags: 11, replies: 12
The topic for this debate is "Man Made Global Warming is a Myth and I Can Prove It."
Supercertari will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Heike will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character... more
Round 1: Doomsday2029 vs Maxmars: "The Big Dog Should Make The Rules"
flags: 12, replies: 6
flags: 12, replies: 6
The topic for this debate is "The United States is the only Super Power and should be policing the world."
Doomsday2029 will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Maxmars will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There... more
Round 1: Chissler v Anti – Government: "Education and The NWO"
flags: 10, replies: 13
flags: 10, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is "Education is no longer designed to “Help” children. It is now a propaganda tool to indoctrinate the youth into the
NWO."
Chissler will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Anti – Government will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be... more
Round 1: whatukno vs Budski: "Are The Police Out Of Control?"
flags: 12, replies: 14
flags: 12, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is "If you resist arrest, you deserve what you get. (The police are actually far too nice)"
whatukno will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
Budski will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There... more
Round 1: Skyfloating vs visible_villain: "It's All A Fairly Tale"
flags: 12, replies: 13
flags: 12, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is "The Fairy Tales of your youth are actually recounts of when magic was alive."
Skyfloating will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
visible_villian will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal. ... more
Round 1: OzWeatherman vs schrodingers dog: Anonymous vs Scientology
flags: 12, replies: 13
flags: 12, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is The Group Anonymous Has Failed, And Will Fail, In Its’ Conflict With Scientology.”
OzWeatherman will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
schrodingers dog will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no... more
Round 1: antar vs 44soulslayer: Two Be Or Not Two Be?
flags: 11, replies: 14
flags: 11, replies: 14
The topic for this debate is “The Works Of William Shakespeare Were Authored By Multiple Persons
antar will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
44soulslayer will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character... more
Round 1: TheMythLives vs maria_stardust: Modern Manifest Destiny?
flags: 11, replies: 15
flags: 11, replies: 15
The topic for this debate is “Eminent Domain Is A Necessary And Positive Government Policy.”
TheMythLives will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
maria_stardust will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There... more
Round 1: nefermore vs orange_light: The Dumbing Down Of Science?
flags: 11, replies: 15
flags: 11, replies: 15
The topic for this debate is “Intelligent Design Should Be Taught In Schools.”
nefermore will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
orange_light will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and no rebuttal.
There is a 10,000 character... more
Round 1: Frankidealist35 vs americandingbat: Courting A Verdict?
flags: 11, replies: 13
flags: 11, replies: 13
The topic for this debate is “The Media Has Made It Virtually Impossible For A Celebrity To Receive A Fair Trial.”
Frankidealist35 will be arguing the pro position and will open the debate.
americandingbat will argue the con position.
Each debater will have one opening statement each. This will be followed by 3 alternating replies each. There will then be one closing statement each
and... more
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