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Shawn Marion/Shaquille O'Neal Trade

1. The Suns have been among the most successful teams in the NBA the last several seasons. Yes, they have failed to capture a championship, but as you point out, last year their playoff failure was a direct result of bad NBA disciplinary policy. The Suns had a winning formula that could have captured them a championship. Why mess with the formula? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. By adding Shaq to the mix -- mixing oil and water -- you have broken something that didn't require fixing. Expect a first-round ouster from the playoffs. 2. Again, there is NO GUARANTEE that Marion would not be back next year. A lot can happen over the course of a season. It's possible the Suns would have won the championship and everything would be fine going into 08-09. But regardless, there's every reason to believe something better than Shaq could have been gotten in an emergency dumping of Marion this year -- especially if you believe, as I do, that almost ANYONE would have been better than Shaq; and indeed, NO ONE would have been better. Comparing Shaq to KG is completely disingenuous. KG was not averaging 14 points a game for Minnesota before being traded to Boston. He may not have been quite at MVP level, but he was still playing like one of the top five players in the NBA. Shaq, on the other hand, could not even make the All-Star team this year. 3. For the Suns, this trade is a clear example of "subtraction by addition." Shaq is oil and the Suns fluid offense is water. Mixing the two will result in engine congestion and sludge. Steve Kerr will go down as the Matt Millen of the NBA. He needs to get back to TNT, because he obviously has no idea what he's doing as a GM. This will go down as one of the worst trades in NBA history; the malevolent butchering of a great team by an arrogant and untested GM.
Shawn Marion/Shaquille O'Neal Trade

1. Your first point is about how Shaq is a bad fit for the Suns. But this is only true if we stick with the run and gun offense. Who said we couldn't adjust? A slower half court game could very well give us an edge this post season. Just look at the past years we've gone to the playoffs. Our energy levels were definitely a factor. It takes a lot out of a team to run like that every game. Maybe this slower pace will be a needed change, and it's all because of Shaq. 2. Marion not only made a public statement saying that he was not coming back, but he also wanted out at the beginning of the year! He's been frustrated with the Suns for months. He figured that the same thing was going to happen that has happened the past three years: we get to the Western Conference playoffs and choke (however, last year's lose was David Stern's fault). He didn't think he had any future here. There was no way he was going to stay. Also, you argue that Shaq cannot recover from the lackluster season he's had so far. This isn't true. Just like with Kevin Garnett and the Timberwolves, Shaq was never going to win again in Miami. They are a dying franchise, and he needed to get out. But Garnett is doing great in Boston, and I'm sure Shaq is capable of doing the same in PHX. And, there has been a lot, and I mean A LOT of criticism of this trade. The skepticism of Shaq will no doubt motivate him to bring us our much deserved championship. 3. "Addition by subtraction." I agree, but I think this principle was applied to Marion. He was one of the best players we've ever had, but we needed a change. Don't get me wrong, I loved Marion, but I do think that we need some fresh players on this team. True, Shaq is older than most, but his experience and prowess in the post would give the Suns a much needed boost in this push for the playoffs. Your argument that we could have gotten someone better, even if it were true, doesn't work. There is no way to prove that anyone else would have signed with us, or that they would have become a better fit than Shaq.
Shawn Marion/Shaquille O'Neal Trade

1. My main contention is that the Suns could have gotten something better than Shaq for Marion. I realize the trading deadline is coming soon. Nevertheless, virtually any other player in the NBA would have been a better fit for the Suns than Shaq. Even a journeyman role player would be better than Shaq. I don't doubt that, even at his advanced age, Shaq IS one of the better centers in the NBA. . . But he is a horrible fit for the Suns. A journeyman would have been better than Shaq, but even with the trade deadline drawing near, the Suns probably could have executed a trade for a decent player or a draft pick. 2. I will go further and say that, yes, no trade at all would have been better. The Suns would have had Marion for the remainder of the season, at least. Who knows, maybe things could have been smoothed over and Marion would have stayed around. Otherwise, they would have had him for the season, vs. having Shaq for the season. Is Shaq going to be around next year? Maybe, but he will be even worse than he is now. He is done. Put a fork in him. Great career, but it's time to hang it up. 3. Someone is not always better than no one. Ever heard of addition by subtraction? It happens all the time in pro sports, especially in the NBA.
Shawn Marion/Shaquille O'Neal Trade

My contention was that a trade was better than no trade. If I wasn't explicit enough, I'm sorry, but that's the angle I was going for. But we'll leave it to the voter to sort out. Shaq is not worse than no one. He is one of the best centers in the NBA, and would give us some desperate help in the post, on defense, and for rebounds. He won't fit with the run and gun style play, but who said we can't adapt? Mike D'Antoni is one of the best coaches in the league. I'm sure that he won't have a problem making some adjustments to the game plan. Also, Shaq will help us, even when he's not playing. He's been to the playoffs and to the championship. He knows the do's and don'ts of the post-season. His veteran guidance will definitely help some of our young and/or inexperienced players. People also say that Shaq has hit record lows in his stats. While this is true, think about the team he was on. The Miami Heat are quickly becoming a dying franchise. They have only one 9 games this whole season, and are last in the Eastern Conference. When a superstar like Shaq is on a losing team, he also loses his motivation. Once he moves to a team that is a playoff contender, i.e. PHX, he will gain some drive and push himself to the limit. Shaq doesn't have much time left in the NBA, so this fresh start will give him a good chance at going out on top. To say that Shaq is worse than no one doesn't make sense. To just loose a million dollar all-star for nothing is just stupid. Someone is better than no one, and considering the circumstances, didn't get a bad trade.
Shawn Marion/Shaquille O'Neal Trade

Shaq is worse than nobody. He is the worst possible fit for the Suns offense. Even in his prime, Shaq would not have fit in with the Suns, but Shaq is FAR from his prime. He will be a liability to the Suns. He will slow them down. Shawn Marion is the most underrated player in the NBA. He -- not Nash or Stoudemire -- is the best player on that team. The Suns would be hurt by him leaving as a free agent, but there's no reason to believe they couldn't get something else for him other than Shaq. And I think getting NOTHING for him, i.e. cutting him, would be better than adding the overpaid, over-the-hill, overweight, and often-injured Shaq to the team.
Shawn Marion/Shaquille O'Neal Trade

First, let me say this: I HATE TO SEE THE MATRIX GO! He was one of my all time favorite players, and he can never be replaced, but after some thought, I've decided that it was for the best. Shawn Marion was having issues with the Suns organization since the beginning of the season. In fact, he was almost traded. But we decided to keep him. Since then, the Suns have had somewhat of a lackluster season. As a result, Shawn Marion decided not to renew his contract for next year. We had to trade him. If not, he would have been signed by another team and we would have received no one. Yes, Shaq doesn't exactly fit with the run and gun offense of PHX, but it was good that we got somebody, instead of no one.
Society has created mental illness.

Several mental illnesses can be seen biologically or chemically to exist. Clinical depression is something that is actually caused by some sort of mess-up in the brain. You can't say that society created this when there is evidence that there is something actually WRONG inside the brain. Autism, ADD, ADHD etc are illness" people are either born with or develop overtime how can someone create this. / Society has evolved and their are new ways of bullying like cyberbullying etc but their are also Most studies examining social media and mental health aren"t able to determine whether spending more time on social media leads to depression or anxiety, Or if depressed or anxious young people spend more time on social media.
Society has created mental illness.

Yes, I understand that mental illness has always existed as they may be heredity. However, Only a small proportion of mental illnesses are caused from genetics. In fact, According to Don Mordecai, The national leader for mental health and wellness at Kaiser Permanente, "What [he] can definitely see is that there is a genetic predisposition. Genetics can increase your risk, But it"s not a guarantee, " Additionally, Many other scientists haven"t yet found the specific genes that can be linked to mental illness. Many scientists say that social and environmental factors play a significant role in the development of mental health conditions rather than genetics.
Society has created mental illness.

Society has created social standards and "norms" that people believe they must conform to. Many people encounter societal pressure from media and standards by which they should abide to. For example, Social media is a large platform which sets expectations of what people should look lie and how they should act. They may send messages that say "if you look like this or if you have this product, You will feel much happier". Therefore, People become obsessed with following this message media presents and obsessed with meeting this standards such as having a perfect body. However, These expectations are often unrealistic and therefore people often end up blaming themselves for failing to achieve. People then lack self-esteem which can often lead to mental illnesses such as an eating disorder. In surveys of over five hundred thousand American adolescents, Psychologist Jean Twenge found that adolescents, Who spent more time on screen activities (smartphones, Internet, And social media) were significantly more likely to have symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation than those who spent their time on non-screen activities.
Jesus is Not the Messiah

I would like to extend a thank you to my partner and friend, NewCreature, for an exciting and thrilling debate. Although we disagree on this topic, you have shown superb conduct throughout this debate and have stayed on topic. I look forward to debating you again. I will make this round short and sweet because it is the final round.Did Not Fulfill the Messianic PropheciesMy partner sadly dropped most of my arguments here. My partner wishes to take a metamorphic interpretation WITHOUT JUSTIFYING IT. Why should I trust your metamorphic interpretation of the prophecies when the Jewish nation understood otherwise. It would be like me quoting Matthew 22 for a failed prophecy saying that it is literal without justifying my literal interpretation. Jesus as a prophet My partner gives me the definition of the word "genea" which I accept. However, according to the Strong's Concordence Dictionary, the word for this is "This, these, etc." [1] which clearly show that Jesus was defining which generation Jesus was talking about.Son of David My partner makes an interesting claim, "Solomon's line is cursed to never again hold the throne after Jechonia's sin (Jeremiah 24). Jesus being also a descendant of Nathan ensures his right to David's throne." The reason I find this interesting is that in both Matthew, Jechonia is listed as a member of David's geneaogy. [1] Therefore, from my partner's own admission, Jesus is not the Messiah. Moreover, Solomon had more than one son; hence we can conclude a probabiity of the Messiah to come from Solomon without coming from Jechonia. " I'd love to debate about Isaiah 53. "Who would have believed what we have heard" This is God's people speaking of the Messiah! If you want to debate on who Isaiah 53 is speaking of (nation of Israel or Jesus) I am open to that, but right now, we are in no way in agreement of that passage's interpretation."I would also love to debate about Isaiah 53. Sadly, my partner has mis-interpreted this. It is clear that it is NOT G-d's people speaking about the Messiah, but rather the Gentile king's of the earth astonashed at Israel's regeneration. [3] Thank you. Reference[1] Strongs, James. "The Strong's Concordance Dictionary." http://www.blueletterbible.org...; [2] Matthew 1:12 [3] See Rabbi Marshall Roth's verse-by-verse commentary: http://www.aish.com...;
Jesus is Not the Messiah

ResolutionJesus is not the messiah that was predicted in the Old Testament. The opponents of the debate, and what positions they will argue.Mr.Infidel is possitive, my opponent is negative. The length of the debate, in number of rounds.Arguments begin in round 2There are a total of 4 rounds.The maximum length of each statement.8,000 characters.The time limit between statements.72 hours.Burden of ProofEither I have the full BOP or my opponent can share the BOP. Either one works for me. If my opponent chooses the latter, I request a max of 3 messianic prophecies that Jesus allegedly fulfilled so I can have the most time to rebut them. ______________________________For the Old Testament, I request my opponent use the JPS translator available online at chabad.orgThesis: Jesus is not the Jewish messiah because he failed to fulfill the messianic prophecies, and he did not embody the personal qualifications to be the messiah.Messiah: The messiah is a Hebrew word meaning annointed one. Generally, this is being PROPERLY annointed with oil. I will explain in round 2.DO NOT ACCEPT IF YOU ARE JUST GOING TO PLAY DEVIL'S ADVOCATE! PLEASE BE SERIOUS ABOUT THIS DEBATE! IF YOU TROLL, I WILL BLOCK YOU!
Windows 7 vs Windows 8

Let's get started, shall we?Many reviews on Windows 7 state that Windows 7 is clearly more simple than Windows 8. Windows 7 is the last OS to feature the taskbar, a tool on the bottom of the screen to easily navigate through programs.Windows 7 features also the minimize, downsize, and exit tool, which many programs on Windows 8 do not.The Windows 8 app store is clearly hard to use, because of software limitations and limited amount of current software.Windows 7 is easy, because you can download any product or application without the limitations of Windows 8.Windows 7 also holds more current software needs than Windows 8. Windows 8 is new to the market, and many software applications we use have not yet upgraded to the new 8. Windows 7 holds more software abilities to many programs we know today.Windows 7 is also at its stable version. Windows 8 still has a few bugs to wring out, which may take a while.Windows 7's navigation is clearly more basic than Windows 8. The desktop is clear to read on 7, while 8 has complicated program pictures and text.Touch Screens can also be heard to navigate.Windows 8 will take much learning to use, unlike Windows 7. Windows 7 has been around for a while, making it easy to use to consumers, while 8 consumers need time to learn how to use it.Source: http://cnettv.cnet.com... me
Windows 7 vs Windows 8

As con, I will be arguing that Windows 8 is the better operating system. As my opponent has failed to define what he means by “better”, I will define it here: For the purposes of this debate, the “better” operating system is the operating system that, when installed on PC’s and tablets that are still in production or retail, provides the user with a more enjoyable, efficient, and optimized environment through factors including, but not limited to: GUI, interfacing, software efficiency, connectivity to peripherals, hardware integration, touch interactivity, etc. Note that I will be arguing for the individual Windows 8 OS, not the collection of operating systems released about the same time as Windows 8, such as Windows RT. Good luck to my opponent, and I look forward to an entertaining debate!
Sermon Challenge

Gods amazing Love. Who among you is a sinner? Who among you have lied, cheated or stole? None of us are without the burden of Sin. Nor will our burden ever be released. Any of us are capable of sinning now, and forever more in the future. So how can anyone trust a liar? A cheater? Such as in the Parable of the Fig tree, one cannot go against his nature. Yet, trust is the foundation for Love. Each of us are love, and are loved by others. If we cannot be trusted, how can we be loved? The answer is simple. "But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever". As long as our trust in the spirit of God and his unfailing Ability to love us, do we continue to love, and be loved, by Him. Many doubt whether Gods love is upon them. It is especially hard, since both the temptation of Sin and the harsh reality is so prevalent amongst the world. However, Gods love can be seen anywhere. In the nice man across the street who bent to pick up the cane that was dropped. In the teenager who volunteers his weekends at the shelter. At the park, where a complete stranger offers his meal to a homeless. " But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." Deeds are what represent Gods love, and through them, do we recognize the love of God and His presence within our world. I am reminded of a Joke, once told to me. A young man was standing atop the roof of a house, water quickly rising around him in a devastating flood. A rescue Boat comes along and asks whether he needs help, and the young man answers, "I have faith that God will save me". As a Helicopter and a plane come along, the young mans answer was the same. When the water finally reached such severity that he drowned, he was sent to heaven, where he asked God why He didnt save the young man. God replied, "I tried to save you! i sent you a boat, a helicopter and a plane, and you refused them all!" Weve all heard of this joke, im sure. But the truth behind it, is simple. God sends his miracles everyday. He sends His love every day. And His means are through the deeds of men. God loves every one of us. Only by placing our trust in that love, can we start to understand and recognize Gods love. "Nor is anyone excluded from that love. "Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? And yet not one of them is forgotten before God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows.". God has shown that he loves each and every one of us, regardless. All we have to do is recognize that love, and accept it. End.
Sermon Challenge

Round 1: God's Amazing Love Who do love? You may love your husband, your wife, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your sister, your brother, your mother, your father. Whoever you love the most in the world, I want you to make a picture of that person in your head. How would you feel if that person went through an extreme amount of pain? Let's suppose the following thing is happening. You have a bucket of cockroaches. You love those cockroaches. However, these cockroaches are evil, and are destined on a road of destruction. You love those cockroaches, but if you don't intervene, they will die. What are you to do? Would you sacrifice the person you love the most to become a cockroach, and eventually die for those cockroaches? Most of us would not. However, this is what God did. God created this world. Since God is all knowing, he knew that these humans would abandon him and become evil. So what does God do? He created them anyway, and they disown him. Millenniums later, he sends his only son, Jesus, to die for the forgiveness of our sins on a cross. One scripture sums it up: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son, and whoever believes in him should never die, but have eternal life". God sent his one and only son to be mocked, scorned, and killed so that humans, cockroaches, could join him in heaven after their death. Humans can only begin to fathom that. We are all sinners. We are like a spider, or some other disgusting insect, that we hold over a fire. We deserve nothing more than to be cast into the fire, to spend eternity in Hell, to be cut off from God forever. Why would God do such a thing? Why would he save our souls? The scripture in 1 John 4:7-8 explains: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love is of God. He who loves is born of God, and knows God. He who does not love, does not know God. For God is Love" God is love. St. Thomas Aquinas once stated that every comparative property have a maximum. We say things like warm, hot, hotter, and hottest, but the maximum of heat is fire. This means that all heat comes from fire. Well, similarly, all love is of God, for God is love himself. He who loves is a reflection of God. If God is love, than he cannot hate. For love and hate are not compatible. He loves us all, no matter if we're red, or yellow, black, or white, we are precious in his sight. God loves us so much that his son died for us. The end.
Sermon Challenge

==Sermon Challenge== This is how this is going to work. Each debater will deliver a sermon about a assigned topic in each round. The following topics include: Round 2: God's Amazing Love Round 3: The Need for Salvation Round 4: The Holy Spirit ==Stipulations== (a) Whoever accepts this debate must be a Christian, as stated on their homepage. I do not want to debate a Jew, Hindu, Atheist, etc. (b) We are delivering sermons on the Christian god and no other religion/god may be mentioned. (c) In every round/sermon there must be at least three scriptures. ==Rules of Conduct== (a) It is not okay to attack the sermon your opponent gave, failure to do this will result in immediate loss of the conduct vote. (b) No sources should be given, if sources are given than the person who gave the sources lose the sources vote. (c) In the event that there are no sources, the vote for sources should be given to the side you agreed with the most. Thank you, and I look forward to this debate.
Putin vs Trump Rap Battle

Oh DonaldIs that all you have? You really gotta' learn how to come at this gangsta SlavI'm not red either, I like my capitalism fattyHonestly just because I get a little bit auto-craty'I got a flat tax, can't be more capitalist than thatCome on my blonde friend what are you going to do with America's tax trend?If your walls almost as big as your dick, then I'll guess it's very small...with less size it in than Obama's favorite golf ballThose Mexicans are refusing to pay, if you're such a big player why don't you call their day? Too much of a big pvssy, they're dominating your a$$...if I was you, on them I'd throw the glassInvade them like I did with Crimea, only thing they'd ever feel is fear'Making them my sweet little whore's and of course no would ever stop me...they'll just go on a bit like boresNATO can suck my dick, and so can your White House too...that you won't be there long is more than true My economy isn't failing, but it it wasn't for your sanctions it would be fvcking sailing But those sanctions don't scare me or my fellow Russian man, we've seen tougher times than this unlike your spoiled muffin loving American clanYour 100 days? Oh Donald, they've been messier and more erratic and than your most devoted Chechen fanatic You are all over the place, you simply cannot save face'...you won't even have a fall from grace as you were never at the top and were always expected to flop I have more to show than you, idolized by Russia, with enough power to crush ya