BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
School should only go for 4 days a week.

Ladies and Gentlemen, It is obvious that school should only have 4 school days for these next reasons: Firstly, children these days are so busy doing school work all the time and doing their extra-curricular activities that sometimes this leads them to burn out and get too stressed. If schools only had 4 school days a week than students would have time to relax and regain sleep. Secondly, many children these days do not have enough time to spend with their family and friends and may be becoming anti social due to the enormous amount of work that they have to finish. I have made my case clear
Social Contract Theory

Social contract theory, I will argue, is an illogical concept that cannot be the basis of states. I will define this as the idea that a state is based, in some way, on consent of the governed with an explicit or implicit contract. My opponent will seek to argue that such a contract exists, or could at least in theory. Contract has been defined in this debate to be any voluntary agreement, whether explicit or implicit, between parties that can understand and consent, that neither is coerced into, with consideration of an exchange for their mutual benefit. I will begin with the following arguments against social contract theory: 1: There is no actual historical example of such a contract existing. 2: A social contract is not possible, since all states by their nature impose this upon third parties that have not agreed to it, or alter its terms without permission. In addition there is no clear way to redress breaches of such agreements, when one party, by its nature, is the power monopoly, except by intervention from another state, that leaves them at equal disadvantage. 3: That such a contract, even assuming it were to exist, would be quickly violated because of this and cease to bind people. In conclusion, social contract theory is simply a legitimating myth of states. I look forward to my opponent's response, and hope this debate will be fruitful. More information: http://en.wikipedia.org...
America is a Global Superpower

At the very bottom of the argument please cite a reference with the corresponding number. Please try to use a formal language and format Debate Topic It is 2017. The world has completely changed since the Cold War. After the USSR fell, there remained only one super power in the world, the USA. It is argued that the USA is no longer a superpower, that they have lost that status. Has the US mirrored Great Britain? Once a global superpower that controlled the world, which slowly lost their power over time? Let's find out
Religion is overall not beneficial to the well being of society and humanity

Thanks to my opponent for his... passionate response. Now I will defend my opening argument. I'd like to point out that I didn't negate my premises at all. I mentioned religion in general was largely a neutral force. That's not to say all of them are good. Let's use a variation of my car analogy. Cars are always a good form of transportation if used properly, but some cars are just not suited for use for various reasons, such as safety. Those are the exception, NOT the rule. The same thing goes for religion. My opponent has not even touched my first car analogy and I ask him to do so. Mother Teresa I already said she was flawed, but that wasn't the point of my argument at all. There are plenty others that do good in the name of religion, such as the charities I listed. My opponent has no right to ignore this and yet he continues to do so. Christianity is homophobic Not true. Those laws were only given to the children of Israel when Moses led them and not to Christians, as Christ hadn't even been born yet. Sexism If you read the entire chapter, you'll find that those were laws regarding leadership structure in the church, and not everywhere. And my opponent continually cites Old Testament laws for his proof of religion's evil, and I've demonstrate how those old laws don't apply to us today. Secular Charities This point is not relevant. I know people can do good even if they are secular, but I'm trying to point out that religion in general is largely a neutral force that can be used for good or for evil, just like cars. Now I'll rebut my opponent's last argument. All he did was restate his argument and did nothing to refute my rebuttals. I stated and clarified already: Religion doesn't cause anything; people do. Or in this case, religious followers. How can my opponent say while making generalizations that religion causes things if it is not a sentient being? Religion itself has no causal ability. To attribute correlation to causation like my opponent has is a demonstration of the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy. "my Opponent's arguments don't hold water when ingestigated further , his entirely vacus assumptions are unsupported by evidence. Moreover he has yet to make one valid argument agianst the motion. "Religion is overall not beneficial to the well being of society and humanityReligion is overall not beneficial to the well being of society and humanity" I've provided numerous examples of how religion cuases violence and injustice. Vote PRO." This is extremely rude of my opponent. I clarified twice already using the car analogy how religion itself doesn't cause things good or bad; people do. I provided evidence for that while refuting Con's arguments along the way. He has done nothing to attack the analogy; therefore, my point of religion not causing these things by itself stands.
Short Debate Series: The Great Wall of Mexico

JobsWith the US jobs numbers still in a historic slump it would be beneficial to create a large public works project to boost the numbers. If you're unemployed or have part time work and want more we'll ship you to the border to do government sponsored public works. This would be beneficial in getting Americans back to work, bulking them up via labor and creating a beneficial public works project. Then we'd have to man it with agents. Jobs on jobs!Security A lot of people scoff at the idea of a fence which can be easily jumped, scaled and burrowed under but try getting over a massive stone wall. We could smooth it down so the face was slick and slippery, no grip, no mercy. You couldn't tunnel under it because we'd sink the foundation at least ten feet under ground. Good luck jumping that! Also, we'll make the top wide enough so that border patrol agents can ride along its length between the guard towers on mopeds. The travel will be quick and allow people to make zippy continuous patrols of the top of the wall. By the time you get to the top you'll probably be spotted by a scooter guard and then apprehended. The border will never have been more secure!FeasibilityI'm sure my opponent is going to whine that this is not a feasible proposition. Well they'll be wrong. The wall which this wall has been inspired by, the Great Wall of China, is over 13,000 miles long. [1] And it was built in ancient times! The US-Mexico border is a paltry 1,969 miles long, less than one sixth that of the Great Wall. [1] If ancient Chinese peasants, armed with rudimentary tools and a slave driver can build a stone wall over 13k miles long, our modern workers can make one on our border too.Tourism and WonderWe'd have our own Great Wall! People would come from all over the country to get a glimpse of this massive feat of engineering. Tourism would flourish in the Southwestern US. People would stand in wonder at our achievement and perhaps it would even be considered a modern classic. What an accomplishment! The guard towers can double as tourist stops (some of them) and people could even rent scooters and take a realistic guard scoot around the wall top! Security, tourism AND wonder?! Why hasn't this wall been built yet?So, this wall will create jobs, secure our border, is completely feasible and would generate tourism and prestige for the United States. Therefore, we should build this wall! [1] http://www.whitehousedossier.com...
Occupy Wall Street

Contention 1: Grassroots Movement"The birds did not understand Snowball's long words, but they accepted his explanation, and all the humbler animals set to work to learn the new maxim by heart. FOUR LEGS GOOD, TWO LEGS BAD, was inscribed on the end wall of the barn, above the Seven Commandments and in bigger letters"I begin this argument with a quote from George Orwell's Animal Farm. My opponent argues that this is a good thing even if they are uneducated, but this is the tragedy here. If we have great movements with the uneducated masses we can see that they will follow blindly or start something rediculious. We already know that there is no actual platform for the Occupy Movement and they don't actually stand for anything. When many Occupiers don't even know what the movement actually stands for. . http://www.youtube.com... was a major reason that many were actually against democracy in the early 1600 and 1700s as the majority of the people were uneducated and couldn't make sound decissions. We can see that Yes they have the right to assemble, but the vagueness is a major flaw in this movment for the same reason we see the Sheep in Animal Farm. My opponent wants to change Occupy, but the thing is that Occupy Movement currently is dead. We can see that there really isn't be used as a mission for good while we can see that the Occupy hype is practically over and we would need a new movement to make a change. You can't revive Occupy Wall Street. Contention 2: Goals are UnclearMy opponent concedes here. All points extended. Contention 3: Occupy State of the Union and Violence. My opponent concedes here that this violence and such was unacceptable as it also is a concession of the Leftist Media targetting Police attacks without showing the full story. So that part of my opponent's case is negated. My opponent tries to shift the blame again to cops, but we can actually trace this back to Bill Clinton's Bill that permitted US Military to arm the local law enforcement to combat crime and this has definately caused an increase in violence on both sides. I would love to debate this by arguing the passage of the CAMERA Act of Rand Paul that would mittigate Clinton's Bill. Yes, I agree that the public has to be informed, but this is the wrong way to do it. I can also argue that economically that what Occupy was pushing for was also invalid and contradictory to their own beliefs, but that is also for another debate. With that I thank you and urge you to vote Con! Thank You.
Occupy Wall Street

RulesRound 1 is rules and definitions for Con, Pro may begin his Constructive Case. Round 2 Con may begin his Constructive Case (No Rebuttals), Pro will begin his rebuttals. Round 3 Rebuttals (Pro may also post his conclusions)Round 4 Rebuttals and Conclusion by Con. Pro will post "No round as agreed upon. "If Pro posts anything, but what is posted above then it is an automatic forfeiture. No trolling. No semantics. No profanities. Occupy Wall Street (OWS) is the name given to a protest movement that began on September 17, 2011, in Zuccotti Park, located in New York City's Wall Street financial district, receiving global attention and spawning theOccupy movement against social and economic inequality worldwide. (. http://en.wikipedia.org...)
christanity (pro) or christianity (con)

First of all, look at your spelling. I should get a point for my nearly infallible grammar. Second, people is the US use defence also, and people in the UK use defense. Both spellings are accepted nearly everywhere. Same with chirstanity and christianity. Lets say that US english can keep christianity, and UK will have christanity. I don't want to make it the only word as it is not possible, moreover the resolution is that which spelling is better "christanity or christianity" Con hasn't shown as to why christianity is a better spelling and should be the only spelling, nor rebutted my claim that it is easier to pronounce. Officially changing the spelling can happen in the UK dialect, and most dictionaries don't have the word ain't but people still use it. Same should happen with my new spelling.
christanity (pro) or christianity (con)

Defense and defence are spelled diffrently not becouse one is easier than the othe but becouse of the diffrent regions US and UK.Also from what i understand you want not two diffrent spellings like christianity and christanity or Defense and defence nut you want to make it soo the only only word is christanity wich really is impossible youd have to change all the books and all the internet articles that include christianity wich is impossible.
Rap Battle 17

Come on baby, can't you take a joke? Or to do that have I gotta make your system full of coke?Ik he's not you, but you gotta admit the resemblance is trueAnd at least Brian knows where my clit is located, the way you're going I'm about to get you baitedTalk about swallowing, my insults are just the startI'm gonna make you devour my pu$$y like a kid near a fvcking caramel cartOf course I'm pro-abortion, your mama's decision to give birth to you musta really took some forcin' I'd never forfeit b1tch, instead I'm happy to make you itch and give you a nasty wound to stitch How's the depression going? Hopin you've quit your whiny moaning You sound worse than me when I'm being fvcked by 3 men, but at least those are screams of pleasure rather than you and ya bad weather Going back to suckin your dick and eatin it, babe it's no bigger than my tit nipples...get' enthusiastic about that I really need some strong liqueur tipplesEach time I spit on that lil sausage it gives way like a newborn ostrich You can put your fingers inside my pu$ tho, yeah come on you Ben Shapiro hoeOh my bullets are going right through, and guess what I got loads new for youYour rhymes haven't touched me you see, they're about as useless as a fake fvcking palm tree So go watch your favourite pirates movie you'll need some soothing after this, you really need to learn how to do better for your cvnt mistress
Rap Battle 17

The photo's Bad Luck Brian, he's a famous meme[1] Might be ugly, but to look like him's your dream- It seems your scheme is mean and steamed... But I easily swallow what insults you'are feeding me Check your profile, see you're pro-abortion, I'm Pro-Life, but just to kill you I'd support it You on this world: everybody abhors it. And to win this rap, you could never afford it So forfeit, and keep your pvssy juice! I don't want that shjt, I can barely look at you you shook me loose callin' me the pope's homo... dissin' the Vicar of Christ is a big no no Your bullets are only grazing me, mine puncture. You think your rap is waking me, I slumber You run but can't evade me, the hunter My rhythm's fvcking amazing, you flustered? 1. http://knowyourmeme.com...
Rap Battle 17

So it's almost May, and right now I'm coming at this gayJimShady is your name name, retardation is your game Think you're some kind of thug, well I'll show ya just a fvcking mugA Catholic too, how low can you get, each night you dream of being the popes lil homo petNo presents at Christmas, cus' you a loser...with a personality like a depressed heroin userWe agree on some big issues, but to me ya just like a crying toddler with no tissues Referring to yourself in 3rd person, wtf is that? You gotta stop acting like a demented tw@tJust looked at your memes and saw your school photo...a personal portrait that everybody say no toI'd guessed you was ugly but that is grim...you need b1tch slapping harder than the mother fvcking Krym Pirates of the Caribbean? Jim you need to heal...and learn to refrain from this childish spiel Never had pu$$y for real, but now ya gonna get the chance to taste my mealI'll rub it in ya face, and will leave every trace You can be my tongue servant, least then you'll have a useFondling yourself while slurping on my c**t juice I'll dress you as a pirate, the time I finished ya end up needing nirateParade you around a room full of real men, who will screw you over more than the lefties do to ya friend Ben'
Rap Battle 17

It's been a rough week, my spirit's low Depression's cuffed me, you wouldn't know And it's my fault, Fvck me, I'm my own foe Inside I feel ugly, took a low blow But time to forget the past, live the present like unprotected sex I have learned my lesson I got a legacy that needs reppin' so time to step in Time to lay my traps at my house like Kevin... Emilrose, a bjtch right outta Russia If my djck weren't occupied, I'd had already fvcked ya Your profile pic seems to hint at cleavage But with that ugly face you can go ahead and keep it So here's my edict, suck my djck and eat it Lately I been knee high in deep shjt But I'm crawlin' out now, Ima gon defeat it And leave it just so I can get at Emilrose and beat "it"
Rap Battle 17

Idc, race is not my game Besides being a jerk is his only claim to fame I'm only half Soviet anyway, rest of me is Sephard Now I'm gonna b1tch slap you harder, and use you like a powerless retard Idgaf about the Nazis, I can take them all at once...for me they just be puttin on some fronts' So what if I touch you? I ain't no pedo though, just a hoe who loves the doe and gets kicks out of spiking your kiddy drinks tho' As for the make-up, at least I make an effort ;) and don't look like some homeless shepard Only thing that's wheeling is my pvssy, you're exciting me with these insults making you think you might actually be a man I wouldn't complain if you tried to fvck me on a beach while I'm topping up my tan' I'd like to see this fatty sausage now, he'll it might even make me wanna bow But b1tch you couldn't kill me, I'm still waiting to see if you can really thrill me Before you get to me I'd hit ya with a saucepan, then get some matches while wetting you up with a fvcking petrol can Then I'd spank you with a spatula, you'd enjoy it as well...that sausage getting harder than the toughest church bell You've lost already Jimmy, now come sit by my lap and listen to me You're my little b1tch, ima use you up like and you're gonna make my pu$$y rich With your cum, I'll never be done...and babe I'm always gonna get on that tongue Some come on JimShady, you know you'll never win against this lady
Rap Battle 17

You insult Ben Shapiro, yet you are Jewish too. I'll give away your address so Nazis can come for you A Soviet Russian Jew, the Nazis can't stand your @ss This rap battle round right here is your chamber of gas... New profile picture in front the TV got me scared straight- You look like a pedo who touches me and gives a hair raise Too much makeup, what a fake bjtch, and that's fair game I got you weeping and bleeping but you think I care, babe? Cause I don't. You called my meat a mere lil' sausage... But it's so fat it makes cum run like it come from a faucet Your rhymes make the battle seem like somebody paused it! I'll press play on this chess game, kill you and hide you in the closet I solved it, I can't possibly lose when I'm fighting hoes My bars flow in rows that I suppose can't come to a close... Defeating the foes, My rhymes got people seated for shows Here to watch the gladiator swiftly strike down Emilrose!
islam is a religion of violence

Islam is not a violent Religion: Quran (2:191-193) - "And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. -" This is a reference to a peoples who developed a society in the likeness of South Asia. Child sex trade, poverty, drugs, criminals and both underground and surface wars. Al-Fitnah is indeed worse than killing. These are references to people who harbor, support and develop rapists and selfish and disrespectful citizens as their primary populous, whilst the rest suffer. Fact. we aught to kill child rapists, the pagan, atheist states east of Arabia make up these regions of the world predominantly. Quran (2:244) - "Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things." The cause of Allah is to ensure the sanctity of humanity, society for all humanity. Quran (2:216) - "Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not." This verse did not suggest killing was virtuous. It suggests it is factually negative in the eyes of a faithful man. However, God knows that these bad people will become a worse people. Remove the cancer before it grows. Islam is not a violent religion, it is a sensible religion with foresight and morality as it's foundations. Those who interpret Islam as a violent religion are short sighted and have not yet come to an understanding of God. {meaning you have not yet read the Quran, because reading the Quran is more than text, it is accepting the spiritual wisdom. hence the Quran begins with a prayer, and if your heart does not partake in the prayer you have not finished this segment of the Quran to progress forwards through it.) If one seeks to understand that God is all-knowing and merciful prior to reading the Quran then they have already determined God is right in his judgments and then they progress to making sense of his judgments not arguing with them. I hope you enjoy this DairyGirl4me2c I was glad to have this opportunity to enlighten you, and show my support.
islam is a religion of violence

Quran (2:191-193) - "And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah [disbelief] is worse than killing... but if they desist, then lo! Allah is forgiving and merciful. And fight them until there is no more Fitnah [disbelief and worshipping of others along with Allah] and worship is for Allah alone. But if they cease, let there be no transgression except against Az-Zalimun (the polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc.)" (Translation is from the Noble Quran) The historical context of this passage is not defensive warfare, since Muhammad and his Muslims had just relocated to Medina and were not under attack by their Meccan adversaries. In fact, the verses urge offensive warfare, in that Muslims are to drive Meccans out of their own city (which they later did). The use of the word "persecution" by some Muslim translators is thus disingenuous (the actual Muslim words for persecution - "idtihad" - and oppression - a variation of "z-l-m" - do not appear in the verse). The actual Arabic comes from "fitna" which can mean disbelief, or the disorder that results from unbelief or temptation. Taken as a whole, the context makes clear that violence is being authorized until "religion is for Allah" - ie. unbelievers desist in their unbelief. Quran (2:244) - "Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things." Quran (2:216) - "Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not." Not only does this verse establish that violence can be virtuous, but it also contradicts the myth that fighting is intended only in self-defense, since the audience was obviously not under attack at the time. From the Hadith, we know that this verse was narrated at a time that Muhammad was actually trying to motivate his people into raiding merchant ca