Godhumor
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Sun Apr-06-08 08:46 PM
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Whee, tomorrow I have to argue a "controversial" topic for a grad class |
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And I get graded on how many people I convince to come to my side.
Super fun.
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Sun Apr-06-08 08:51 PM
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1. How 'bout this one - "Babies: A strain on the population, or good eatin'?" |
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And use A Modest Proposal as the basis of your topic. :P
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Godhumor
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Sun Apr-06-08 08:52 PM
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2. I was thinking about "Everyone should give me 5 dollars" |
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I'm sure I could present some nice looking presentation slides to support such an idea.
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DarkTirade
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Sun Apr-06-08 08:54 PM
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3. Hmmm... might have to offer an incentive for that one. |
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Or do some kind of raffle where you split the proceeds with a random winner.
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Sun Apr-06-08 09:14 PM
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I'd be interested in your argument.
I had a similar project as an undergrad for my keystone course in political theory. I like to see other people's approaches to a problem like this. I failed to convince virtually-anybody, but I got a sympathy B+ because my professor said that my argument was well-thought-out and my failure to convince was due to "biases and historical-ignorance".
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Mon Apr-07-08 08:16 AM
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12. coffee is for closers |
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i had a similar project in high school
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otherlander
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Sun Apr-06-08 09:22 PM
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5. That sounds like a horrible assignment. |
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You can tell people The Truth and not have a single person listen, or you can get them to believe lies if you're eloquent about it. Truth and logic can't be measured by how many people believe it...
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Godhumor
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Sun Apr-06-08 09:26 PM
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7. Not a class on truth and lies, unfortunately |
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The assignment is specifically on how persuasive you are--I'd like to think the professor based it off the ice cream scene from the movie version of "Thank You for Smoking".
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Sun Apr-06-08 09:25 PM
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6. Privatizing social security - pretty fucking stupid idea now huh?? |
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bush proposed it, bush ruined economy, bush's actions made it an asshole idea. Anyone want to buy me a beer after class?? And to think, I only got a BA!
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Godhumor
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Sun Apr-06-08 10:33 PM
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8. Too late to edit, but, yay, finished my presentation slides |
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Nothing to do now but wait to see the reaction.
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Mon Apr-07-08 01:41 AM
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I would find it controvercial, anyhow.
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Mon Apr-07-08 01:57 AM
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10. How about Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a terrible, terrible movie? |
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Mon Apr-07-08 08:14 AM
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11. what type of grad program is that? |
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