Bonus Debater Pillows

"Would you stop referring to my bonus as 'Loot'!"

"I really miss being in a committed relationship, Randy." "Which part do you miss most?" "Having someone disagree with you over what you're going to eat, or over what TV shows you're going to watch? Or do you miss having to account for how you spend your time? Or having to explain why you bought yourself something awesome without first getting permission?" "Mostly I miss the back rubs. They don't ask you to wash the dishes first at massage parlors."

Dialogue

"O.K., O.K., people - we're not workshopping these, they're already set in stone."

Changing Minds

'It wasn't long before Larry realized his calling as a lawyer whisperer...'

"Now that's a win."

'HA Ha! One good idea doesn't make a genius!'

"Strawman argument terrorises conversation... News at eleven."

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

"Mainstream? Who's to say what's mainstream?"

Always Compatible

"I don't think Dawson understands the concept behind the 'Talking Stick.'"

'I'm terribly worried, Doctor - he doesn't talk back to Bill O'Reilly any more.'

"Ever notice how grateful people are when you present them with facts contrary to their beliefs?"

"On the contrary, Bosworth, it's YOU who has lost all perspective."

The Church of DanaeDanaeism: 'And let such sacrilege go uncontested? Never! I demand equal time for alternate explanations of things.'

'I'm now going to open the floor to questions.'

Like Minded

"You might want to save that for your blog."

And now, for a rebuttal.

Sermon - why our religion is really better than yours.

The last word.

Global warming debate.

Approved Debate Questions

John Newman

'My opponent hates cats.'

'No, please, go on. It's so refreshing to talk to someone with an entirely different point of view.'

Debate Club Note

Hot air ballon, but with the ballon replaced by a thought bubble.