thom1102
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:42 PM
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Grudge match of the century... |
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We should really try and do this. A debate between Freeper, and DUer!
Each side will nominate and vote for their champion. Then the two champions will square off in a neutral, moderated chat room, and duke it out issue by issue. All members of both boards can watch but can't participate, and the champions must agree to talking about the issues, and not bashing each other, each other's party, or candidates/politicians.
A real issues debate by the best and brightest from both sides. What do you think?
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:43 PM
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of civilized debate and will resort to ad hominem attacks.
facts are of little use to them.
but it would be fun to see someone wipe the floor and expose them...
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:48 PM
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3. well, That's kinda why I think it's a good idea, |
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:44 PM
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:48 PM
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4. definitely among our best and brightest. |
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:51 PM
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5. They will never agree to it |
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If you knew that all you had was conjecture and someone else had provable facts...would you debate them?
As soon as they start looking like fools (say after the first post) they will quit and not post anymore...
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:58 PM
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7. I second that! Lets nominate Will Pitt! |
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Wed Oct-08-03 04:23 PM
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11. I "third" that nomination... |
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He's the sanest of us. :)
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Wed Oct-08-03 06:46 PM
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12. Pitt is great - but there are others here who are great too |
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pit is best at writing a thoughtful piece - ther might be some others who also have anamazing command of facts.
And should it be a team thing? maybe 5 on a team feeding to the lead poster?
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Wed Oct-08-03 08:12 PM
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Will is the MAN! He could take ANYONE that they offer up! Anyone want to go over there and issue the challenge to the FReepers?
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Wed Oct-08-03 03:56 PM
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But the chances of FR agreeing to that are about as likely as Bill O'Rielly agreeing to go one-on-one with Al Franken.
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Wed Oct-08-03 04:00 PM
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DU: This war in Iraq was not necessary in the war on terrorism.
Freeper: Ok you Saddam loving Liberal Commie homo. Saddam gased his own people.
DU: NO terrorists from 9/11 were Iraqis.
Freeper: Duh. All Muslims are one in the same. They are all dirty smelly terrorists who should be converted to Christianity.
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Wed Oct-08-03 04:02 PM
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9. Yeah--no one will "win" this debate |
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Each side will claim victory, I'm sure.
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Wed Oct-08-03 04:21 PM
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it's a great idea! Can't we have some good ideas explored without nay sayers coming out of the woodwork? It's at least fun to think about, huh? Sheesh, today is a bad enough day. I like the idea if only because it's helped pull me out of my doldrums. It would be like having Bev Harris debate *anyone* at Diebold.
Thanks for the lift, Thom! Can I have the popcorn concession?
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Wed Oct-08-03 06:48 PM
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This'll be a great launching pad to my nomination for the next recall in California. :silly:
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Wed Oct-08-03 06:53 PM
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14. Let's pretend the Freeps have evolved posable thumbs |
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to type with. Talk about knuckle draggers. THey should be in a zoo somewhere or exterminated alltogether.
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Wed Oct-08-03 08:06 PM
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15. well, the biggest problem is |
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freepers/republicans rarely actually answer questions or address points brought up.
i've done my share of debating on forums and they usually will just pick out pieces or ignore any hard facts, even it asked flat out to answer a question.
or they quote the wash times or faux news website..
its a no win deal..
unless it was live and broadcast via internet radio or something..
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Wed Oct-08-03 08:12 PM
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17. Denial is strong there |
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They will never be convinced of anything wrong.
I don't know if it is a strength or a weakness. We often analyse our weaknesses, debate when somebody on our side does wrong, but over there, it's often sycophantic loyalty to the messenger no matter the message. Arnold being a case in point.
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Wed Oct-08-03 08:14 PM
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Maybe we could arrange that via Live365.
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Wed Oct-08-03 08:50 PM
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It's "opposable thumbs," not "posable thumbs." Don't give 'em any ammunition.
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Wed Oct-08-03 08:13 PM
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18. I refuse to fight an unarmed man... |
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Wed Oct-08-03 08:16 PM
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21. Bartcop has had a standing challenge up |
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for any freeper to take him on in a chat room. NO takers and he has had it as long as I;ve been reading him, about a year.
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