Discussion Dignitary Gifts

"The university said he was a climate change denier so remove the statue."

'In its new 'spirit of evenhandedness,' the U. S. Government today sent troops to occupy all foreign countries....'

"But I see you're having difficulty following my argument."

"I wonder how many people are claiming to be your messiah right now?"

"Did you read my review on Amazon? Four out of four people found it helpful."

"I'm an agnostic now that I've started having self doubts."

"Afterward, there will be a short Q. and A. that will be just long enough for one person to take up too much of it."

1880 Presidential Election - Columbia Consoles General Hancock after Election Defeat

"I worry that the king's constant lying and his attacks on our societal norms and institutions is coarsening the civic discourse deemed essential by enlightened people everywhere!"

"Free speech" does not mean your ignorance is equivalent to our knowledge!

Opening arguments would begin after the intimidation round.

"I stand corrected..."

'Tell me about it, buddy... I completely understand where you're coming from.'

"I believe it because I believe it and that's how I know it's true."

"Would you like me to get one our experts to tell you what you think of it."

'I'm from a sexual abstinence pro-imperialism advocacy group.'

"After endless delays, boarding confusion and lost luggage, it appears he's finally arriving at his conclusion."

"I'm just saying, if you keep insisting we seriously discuss problems and work on solutions, we're stuck here all afternoon!"

Alexis Tsipras meets Francois Hollande

Night of the Living Well-Read

"Our manifesto must offer a measured but devastating critique of flying."

Hey! This is good in a first meeting. A frank exchange of opinion!

"Says WHO?"

My belief is better than yours!

Opposing viewpoint.

'Oh yeah! My self help group knows a lot more than your psychiatrist. First of all, there's a lot more of them.'

"So is there anything apart from us stopping being 'a bunch of cynical dishonest lying hypocrites' that would help us secure your vote?"

"With religion and politics off the table, the only thing left to argue about is gluten."

Joe's: 'Opinions on anything & everything!'

World Economic Forum in Davos 2020

"Theologian? You guys are always fun."

'I say it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you're sincere.', 'Who do you think you're kidding?'

"All the wrong people are right."

"You see why I hate talking about politics during meals?"