Debate Spectator thread
BLARGistania
30-03-2005, 05:47
for all those wishing to watch the NS debate teams have at it, this thread is for you to post your comments in or host little side debates, whatever suits you.
Debate thread can be found here: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=408633
Dementedus_Yammus
30-03-2005, 05:48
cool!
someone took my idea!
:D
BLARGistania
30-03-2005, 05:50
you betcha! I was just reviewing all of the comments made by the non-debaters on the other thread. Good idea. ;) :fluffle:
Dementedus_Yammus
30-03-2005, 05:52
so when does the debate start?
i'm looking forward to some organised debating in here.
it's all too often that one side of the issue gets carpet bombed simply because there are more people on the other side to do more research and feild more ideas, regardless of which side had the stronger arguments
i've had the good fortune to be on both sides of that one. ;)
BLARGistania
30-03-2005, 05:55
Deleuze said he would post his opening arguments tomorrow, Super-Power shouldn't be far behind that.
After regulation debate has finished its course, the thread will be opened to anyone wanting to throw their two cents in.
Me and Euroslavia decided we were tired of random spam/debate/flame threads so we organized a team to try and hold actual modeled debates. In the hope (vain most likely) that NS will become a better place for it.
BLARGistania
30-03-2005, 20:46
bump, the debate has started!
New Genoa
30-03-2005, 20:49
*cheers on Superpower*
BLARGistania
30-03-2005, 22:42
Deleuze is going to present his opening post today as well, after that is when the actual debate starts.
Scouserlande
30-03-2005, 22:44
A constructed debate, holy be-jesus, thats a freak-in, fan-tastic idea.
The Internet Tough Guy
30-03-2005, 23:03
Dammit, if there ever was a thread that I wanted to be involved in, it would be that one.
Dementedus_Yammus
30-03-2005, 23:09
Deleuze is going to present his opening post today as well, after that is when the actual debate starts.
is he online right now?
The Internet Tough Guy
30-03-2005, 23:11
Would I know Deleuze as someone else or does he seriously only have 65 post?
Another question, do either of these guys have any schooling or experience in economics?
BLARGistania
31-03-2005, 01:28
he might only have 65, but it really doesn't matter. Post count does not really equate to intelligence.
As for information, they have basic resources provided for either side by me as well as whatever else they can dig up on the internet.
The Internet Tough Guy
31-03-2005, 01:36
he might only have 65, but it really doesn't matter. Post count does not really equate to intelligence.
I know that, but I would imagine that a more established poster would be more reliable and more likely to follow the civil discourse.
As for information, they have basic resources provided for either side by me as well as whatever else they can dig up on the internet.
I'm not saying that I could provide it, but I would like to see some actual insight and understanding of the subject rather than rehashed ideas off of the internet.
But oh well, Superpower seems to be a good poster with some smarts and ideas, so this shouldn't be too bad at all.
Dementedus_Yammus
31-03-2005, 05:48
Ok, sorry, major problems today have prevented me from posting. This post will be deleted by tommorow night and replaced by my constructive.
aw, man.
i'm gonna be in chicago tomorrow night.
i'm gonna miss the whole thing :(
well, this is just the first of many, right?
BLARGistania
31-03-2005, 07:20
I know that, but I would imagine that a more established poster would be more reliable and more likely to follow the civil discourse.
I'm not saying that I could provide it, but I would like to see some actual insight and understanding of the subject rather than rehashed ideas off of the internet.
But oh well, Superpower seems to be a good poster with some smarts and ideas, so this shouldn't be too bad at all.
sorry if I misstated the context - I wasn' ttrying to attack you, I was just giving you what I knew about the debaters resources.
aw, man.
i'm gonna be in chicago tomorrow night.
i'm gonna miss the whole thing
well, this is just the first of many, right?
ny, right?
yeah, first of many
The Internet Tough Guy
31-03-2005, 08:09
sorry if I misstated the context - I wasn' ttrying to attack you, I was just giving you what I knew about the debaters resources.
Don't worry, I never thought you were.
New Genoa
31-03-2005, 20:47
You guys should get Dogburg for another debate involving capitalism - he's genius in his posts, very well thought out and constructive.
The Internet Tough Guy
31-03-2005, 21:11
Deleuze, I believe you missed the most important aspect of the graduated tax system.
Check this site and pay close attention to the part about the marginal utility of a dollar.
http://www.wordwiz72.com/flattax.html
Deleuze, I believe you missed the most important aspect of the graduated tax system.
Check this site and pay close attention to the part about the marginal utility of a dollar.
http://www.wordwiz72.com/flattax.html
I'm not supposed to comment here, but you did address this to me. I addressed this (albeit in a roundabout manner) in my discussion of Bill Gates and welfare.
The Internet Tough Guy
31-03-2005, 21:20
I'm not supposed to comment here, but you did address this to me. I addressed this (albeit in a roundabout manner) in my discussion of Bill Gates and welfare.
I just think that SP will rebut your point about wealth distribution with a property rights argument, and you should point out that the progressive tax taxes the dollars differently and the people the same.
BLARGistania
01-04-2005, 02:15
well, the debate is moving slowly so far, but, I think we can all deal with it.
Does anyone have comments on the structure/nature of the debate? Please, feel free to make suggestions as to how to make this better.
This is a great idea Blarg!
*Puts on SP fanshirt and "big-hand-we're- #1-glove"*
Okay, I'm ready! "Popcorn!"