Climb the Mountain

November 4, 2019 Warm Room

Online Debates

 

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ROUND 1

 

Sequels are never better than the original.

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The best brand of cars is ______________.

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The U.S. federal government should heavily subsidize solar power.

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Animal testing should be banned.

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The social security tax cap should be removed.

 

ROUND 2 TOPICS

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State department posts except the Secretary of State should not be political appointees.

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Mike Bloomberg’s candidacy is good for the democratic primary.

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The U.S. should impose trade sanctions on China unless it ends its crackdown on pro-democracy protestors.

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Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian troll.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg should have retired in 2013.

 

ROUND 3

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California should make PG&E a public utility.

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The United States should ban the sale of tobacco to new users.

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Peer pressure is actually good.

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The United States should increase aid to Central and Latin America.

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A wealth tax is the best way to bring in tax revenue from the wealthy.

 

FINALS TOPICS

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The U.S. should expand the Senate to 250 seats and give each state senate seats proportional to the state’s population with a minimum of one seat per state.

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The affirmative team objects to Disney live remake movies.

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The seeming failure to convince Republicans of the need to impeach Donald Trump indicates the Republicans will allow Donald Trump to do any illegal act he wants.

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Massive increase in high quality bus service is better than major increase in light rail.

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The United States should have a public jobs program that assures good paying jobs for all Americans willing to work.

 

 

 

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