Development Debaters Gifts

You Are Here - Uncle Sam's Exit Strategy

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

Dialogue

"Now that's a win."

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

Changing Minds

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

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

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

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

"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.'

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

Davos

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

"Our intelligence shows that everybody loves us."

Like Minded

And now, for a rebuttal.

"In the spirit of compromise, Canada is willing to offer any state of the United States, sanctuary if they wish to secede."

Global warming debate.

"I'm going out on a limb here, and sincerely apologize to my constituents today for the misappropriations and bribes I will take if I'm elected governor."

Approved Debate Questions

The last word.

'My opponent hates cats.'

Debate Club Note

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

Citizens' Jury - 'The jury thinks you should get rid of Citizens' Juries.'